Radcliffe Department of Medicine, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, MRC Molecular Haematology Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join our research program. Our group is developing new methods for T cell receptor discovery, T cell manufacture and gene engineering.
Working closely with Professor Ronjon Chakraverty, Professor Persphone Borrow and Professor Paresh Vyas, you will carry out research in the areas of the selection and expansion of therapeutic T cells being developed for clinical use.
Applicants will hold (or be close to completion - thesis submitted at time of application ) a PhD/DPhil in biosciences or a relevant field, together with sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. Significant expertise in cellular immunological techniques including multiparameter flow cytometry, in vitro lymphocyte culture and T cell functional assays is essential. Prior experience in bioinformatics (R/Python) is desirable.
This is a fixed-term appointment for 2 years, funded by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
The closing date for this position is 12 noon on Tuesday 11 June 2024.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25 June 2024
Contact Person : HR Administrator Vacancy ID : 173176 Contact Phone : 01865222675 Closing Date & Time : 11-Jun-2024 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : £36,024 - £44,263 per annum