Stramer Lab

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Cell migration | Extracellular Matrix | Image Analysis
https://www.stramerlab.com/

RT @RLWczyk
Exciting times for cell-matrix research with a @wellcometrust Discovery Research Platform!!

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“We are thrilled to announce that our @wellcometrust application to establish a Discovery Research Platform for Cell-Matrix Biology @OfficialUoM was successful! 🎉 Here’s what to expect #cellmatrixbiology 👇 (thread)”

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RT @eriksahailab
Opportunity to join our team & @thecrick to work on the tumour microenvironment funded by @ERC_Research Applicants with diverse backgrounds encouraged. Please RT.
https://crick.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/London/Senior-Laboratory-Research-Scientist_R1128-2
Senior Laboratory Research Scientist

Salary for this Role: From £39,950, subject to skills and experience Job Title: Senior Laboratory Research Scientist Reports to: Erik Sahai Closing Date: 11/May/2023 23.59 GMT Job Description: Job title: Senior Laboratory Research Scientist Reports to: Erik Sahai, Principle Group Leader – Assistant Research Director Contact term: This is a full-time, fixed term (2 year) position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Project summary The Senior Laboratory Research Scientist role is to provide support to interlinked projects within the Sahai group. In particular, we are seeking to understand the mechanisms that determine the spatial organisation of tumours and how this is linked to disease progression and therapy responses. To answer these questions, we use a suite of models and tools. These range from the analysis of patient tissue, through pre-clinical models, and in vitro co-culture systems, to in silico modelling of the tumour microenvironment. The project will involve the generation of models and tissue for spatial analysis, and the subsequent imaging and quantitative analysis of the tissue. Perturbations to the tumour systems are likely to include the addition of drugs targeting driver oncogenes, radiotherapy, and immune-modulating agents. Key outputs will be the response of models to therapy and linked quantitative information about either gene expression or the spatial organisation of the tissue. The Research Group Dr Sahai’s laboratory focuses on how the tumour microenvironment influences the spread of cancer and how it responds to therapies. Details of research projects currently being undertaken can be seen at: https://www.crick.ac.uk/research/labs/erik-sahai The research aims to understand the mechanisms determining the composition, organisation, and functionality of the tumour microenvironment - and will contribute to the research funded by an ERC grant. In this project, some of the specific aims could include but not be limited to: Spatial analysis of the tumour microenvironment using highly multiplexed immunostaining Analysis of responses to targeted, radiotherapy, and immunotherapies Establishment and analysis of co-culture models of the tumour microenvironment The Senior Laboratory Research Scientist role is expected to contribute to between 1 and 3 projects at any one time on a collaborative basis (both in the lab and with external collaborators). They are expected to be able to plan, execute, and interpret experiments and provide input into the long-term direction of projects. The ability to work in a team and communicate with other teams is essential. Key responsibilities These include but are not limited to: Collaborating with other lab members on research projects. Providing experimental or technical support to other lab members. Providing technical expertise for the development, refinement and troubleshooting of relevant methodologies. Design and execute experiments using transient- and viral-based expression systems to modulate the activity/expression of target proteins Participating in academic activities, including group meetings and journal clubs, seminars, Organisation and management of the laboratory, including maintaining laboratory databases, ordering of laboratory supplies, monitoring, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Key experience and competencies The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: bold, open, and collegial, in addition to the following: Essential PhD in cell or cancer biology, or significant experience. Good knowledge and experience in cancer biology Technical expertise in cell culture, immunostaining of cells or tissues, and fluorescence microscopy Track record of contribution to papers as evidenced by publications or submitted manuscripts in referred journals Evidence of data presentation at scientific meetings Experience of experimental design Ability to work independently and also capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience in research with model biological system Experience in molecular biology and/or highly multiplexed immunostaining Experience in design and delivery of pre-clinical cancer models Experience in quantitative analysis of experimental data using R, Matlab, or similar Has a desire to work in pre-clinical cancer models, respects and has empathy towards the care and use of animals in science Possesses good observational, attention to detail, and record keeping skills Works in a flexible, but organised manner, to meet objectives/deadlines Find out what benefits the Crick has to offer: For more information on our great pay and benefits package please click here: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-study/life-at-the-crick/pay-and-benefits Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, or civil partnership, marital or family status. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Minority Ethnic as they are currently underrepresented in the Crick at this level. Diversity is essential to excellence in scientific endeavour. It increases breadth and perspective, leading to more innovation and creativity. We want the Crick to be a place where everyone feels valued and where diversity is celebrated and seen as part of the foundation for our Institute’s success. The Crick is committed to creating equality of opportunity and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We all share in the responsibility to actively promote dignity, respect, inclusivity and equal treatment and it is our aim to ensure that these principles are reflected and implemented in all strategies, policies and practices. Read more on our website: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-study/life-at-the-crick/equality-diversity-and-inclusion The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute researching the biology underlying human health. At the Crick, scientists and staff collaborate to stretch the very limits of what we know about how life works. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases. The Francis Crick Institute is a charity, founded by the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, UCL (University College London), Imperial College London and King’s College London.

RT @chubblab
Interested in single cell and/or collective decision making? Interested in working in London- the hub cap of the universe? We have 2 post-doc positions.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?nPostingId=4264&nPostingTargetId=9169&id=Q1KFK026203F3VBQBLO8M8M07&LG=UK&mask=ext
Contact me if interested.
UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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RT @BLadoux
🔬Reminder with additional info! We are looking for a new post doc working on collective cell behaviors@IJMonodin Paris. Interested in science at the interface between cell biology and biophysics? Please contact us @BLadoux,@ReneMege.
#postdocposition
The extracellular matrix can be surprisingly dynamic during development. Check out the work led by @_LaloSM showing that basement membrane assembly directly contributes forces initiating Drosophila central nervous system morphogenesis https://www.cell.com/developmental-cell/fulltext/S1534-5807(23)00135-1
Amazing to watch the collaborative lab effort, including @lankylaste @BesaizSanchez. And a special shoutout to @C_M_Hobson at @AICjanelia for their invaluable help acquiring the lattice light-sheet movies
#ExtracellularMatrix #Drosophila #DevBio
RT @robinsall
A short thread about Adam Dowdell's excellent chemotaxis paper, just out in @CurrentBiology. It shows how combinations of ligands for the same receptors cause fascinating & counterintuitive outcomes (1/n)
https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(23)00294-4
Competition between chemoattractants causes unexpected complexity and can explain negative chemotaxis

Competition between different ligands for the same receptor type can explain how cells can drive negative chemotaxis in which cells migrate away from a chemical repellent. Dowdell et al. show that ligand competition and breakdown can combine to cause counterintuitive behaviors, such as two attractants combining to repel cells.

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RT @IvaskaLab
We are looking for a postdoc to join our lab! interested? go to https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies
Select job ID #14703 for full details and apply online
Open Vacancies at the University of Turku

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RT @KyraCampbellLab
Or if you know a student looking looking for a PhD who would be excited by the images below, please tell them to get in touch!!
RT @AEloseguiArtola
A few more weeks left to a apply for the (Senior) Laboratory Research Scientist in our lab @thecrick to study cell and tissue mechanobiology!! https://twitter.com/AEloseguiArtola/status/1612793705311633410
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“📢We are recruiting a (Senior) Laboratory Research Scientist in our lab @TheCrick to study cell and tissue mechanobiology. @KCL_Physics @ERC_Research Please RT https://t.co/2VkAkfTSN4”

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