About the role
The role involves conducting experiments and performing data analysis using the following technologies to investigate CAR therapies used in clinical trials:
1. Integration site analysis
2. scRNAseq analysis
3. Mass spectrometry analysis
4. CyToF analysis
5. Sc Secretome analysis
The post is funded for 34 months in the first instance.
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)
About you
The successful candidate must have a PhD (or be in the process of submitting a PhD) in Immunology or or Molecular biology or a related subject and BSc or equivalent in Immunology or Molecular biology or a related subject.
Knowledge of regulation of T cell activation and differentiation and authorship of papers in relevant research areas, either published or under review are desirable but not essential.
Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B £38,- £41, (salary per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
6. 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
7. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
8. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
9. On-Site nursery
10. On-site gym
11. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
12. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
13. Discounted medical insurance