Research Assistant in Heteroclitic Peptides
Overview of the Role
Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in peptide vaccination and in vitro T-cell priming? Do you have an interest in immunotherapies for hepatocellular carcinoma? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?
As an enthusiastic, talented and motivated post-doctoral researcher (or close to completion) you will support translational immunotherapy research in peptide vaccination for hepatocellular carcinoma, in LIMR. The main focus of this research is to develop and characterise short peptide vaccines for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
This role entails independent laboratory research towards specified aims, including competency in T-cell priming assays. Other tasks will include the preparation and submission of a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal.
Your line manager will be Prof. Adel Samson. The research team comprises academics with expertise in early phase clinical trials, translational immunotherapy, tumour biology and therapeutic viruses.
What we offer in return
1. 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
2. Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
3. Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
4. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
5. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!