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Research Fellow (Molecular biologist/protein engineer)
Cancer Sciences
Location:
Southampton General Hospital
Salary:
£29,799 to £36,613
Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 3 years
Closing Date:
Friday 14 September 2018
Interview Date:
Thursday 27 September 2018
Reference:
1045518CM
The Centre for Cancer Immunology is a newly
constructed, dedicated research building that is the result of a significant
fund-raising campaign. It builds on a 40 year history of pioneering immunology
and cancer research at Southampton, and represents the first dedicated cancer
immunology Centre in the UK. The activities in this Centre span from pioneering
discovery science to applied research and preclinical modelling and, crucially,
onto first-in-human clinical trials and beyond. The Centre houses world-class
research facilities, including state-of-the-art scientific laboratories and a
clinical trials unit.
The position is associated with the
laboratory of Professors Ward and Ober who are relocating their research group
from the USA. Their interdisciplinary research program is dedicated to the
development of novel antibody-based therapeutics that in the past has led to
several therapeutics that are currently in advanced clinical trials. The group
also develops advanced microscopy techniques for the evaluation of novel
therapeutics in cellular environments. Their research is supported by major
grants from the Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK and support from
collaborating biopharma companies.
This position is full time fixed term for 3 year in the first instance. The panel are looking to schedule the interviews for week commencing 24/09/2018.
You will have a PhD or equivalent
professional qualifications and experience in protein engineering including
protein expression, purification and biochemical/biophysical analysis and be
highly motivated and excited by the challenges involved in generating
engineered antibodies for use in subcellular trafficking/microscopy studies and
as therapeutics. You will have an outstanding background, including high
quality publications, in using molecular biology approaches related to
protein/antibody engineering, including experience in recombinant protein
expression and characterisation. Experience in phage display, or other display
techniques, is highly desirable. You will possess relevant academic
qualifications and work experience as well as good IT skills.
Applications for Research Fellow
positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing
completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research
Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior
to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior
Research Assistant will be given.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor E. Sally Ward, e.sally.ward@gmail.com, or Professor Raimund J. Ober, raimund.ober@gmail.com.
Application Procedure:
You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The vacancy will
close at midnight on the closing date as shown above.
References
are requested along with your application. This reference system is automated
so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these
to be received, prior to the close date, to assist the department with
shortlisting.
If
you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)
23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1045518CM on all correspondence.
The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.
Further details:
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