Research Fellow
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Jul 31, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
- First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
- PhD level degree in the fields of immunology or biology
- In vivo skills and current home office personal license for animal work
- Strong knowledge and technical experience in modern concepts of immunology and/or biology
- High level analytical capability
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
- Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
- Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
- To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.
We are developing an immune-based therapy for cancer that involves genetically engineering patient’s T cells to express a receptor (known as a “CAR”) specific for a marker selectively expressed on the tumour vasculature. Having already generated data from in vitro and in vivo studies, we now need to conduct further preclinical studies to define the optimal CAR design, and conduct further tests to determine toxicity and anti-tumour efficacy leading towards testing in a phase I clinical trial.
The project will involve tissue culture, flow cytometric analysis, working with mouse tumour models, immunohistological analysis of tumour tissue and in vitro and in vivo tests of T cell function. The work will also involve interacting with a range of other ongoing projects within the laboratory in the field of tumour immunotherapy. The post holder will set specific objectives in consultation with Dr Lee.
The group is supported by a number of high profile grant funders including: Wellcome, MRC and the Cell Therapy Catapult.
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