Research Fellow Cancer Sciences
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Feb 16, 2017
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- Sector
- Business and Finance, Science, Computer Science and IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Location: Southampton General Hospital
Salary: £29,301 to £33,943 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term
Closing Date: Thursday 16 February 2017
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 828217CM
The Cancer Sciences Unit in Southampton is renowned for its leading role in cancer immunotherapy and particularly for DNA vaccines to target cancer. In keeping with our long standing interest we are looking to recruit a T-cell immunologist to study CD8 T-cell responses to two recently discovered cancer antigens in HPV negative head and neck cancer patients with the aim to target these antigens with DNA vaccines. The overall purpose is to develop new therapeutic interventions for this currently incurable cancer.
Previous experience in T-cell immunology is essential for this post. Experience with pre-clinical models of cancer and a valid Home Office license are also desirable.
The post is funded by Medical Research Council for 22 months from April 2017 in the first instance.
Further details can be discussed with Professor Gareth Thomas, Dr Natalia Savelyeva and Professor Christian Ottensmeier at G.Thomas@soton.ac.uk; N.Savelyeva@soton.ac.uk; C.H.Ottensmeier@soton.ac.uk
You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Jennifer Dickson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 828217CM on all correspondence.
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