Postdoctoral Research Associate in CAR T-cell: King’s College London, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Postdoctoral Research Associate in CAR T-cell PET Imaging to join Dr. Ran Yan’s team at the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences. This exciting role involves developing innovative PET imaging reagents for Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cells, enabling early assessment of safety and efficacy in cell therapy. If you are a proactive CAR T-cell biologist with a passion for cutting-edge research, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: CAR T-cell Biology, PET Imaging
Location: London, St Thomas’ Campus
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Education: PhD degree in a relevant field.
- Experience: Strong research background in CAR T-cell biology with a proven track record. Experience in small animal imaging is desirable, and familiarity with radioactivity handling is preferred.
Job Description: As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will collaborate with CAR T-cell experts, including Dr. John Maher and James Arnold from KCL, and radiochemist Prof. Erik Årstad from UCL. The role involves evaluating novel PET tracers for detecting CAR T-cell biodistribution and behavior in preclinical mouse cancer models. Key responsibilities include:
- Generation of cancer-targeting CAR T-cells.
- In vitro evaluation of CAR T-cell specific radiotracers.
- Establishment of tumor xenograft models.
- PET imaging of CAR T-cells in tumor xenograft models using newly developed PET tracers.
The ultimate goal is to establish a long-term CAR T-cell PET imaging strategy that enables clinicians to assess the real-time in vivo biodistribution of CAR T-cells, predict therapeutic efficacy, and identify potential off-target toxicity at earlier stages of development.
This is a full-time post offered on a fixed-term contract for up to three years (latest end date 30 November 2026).
How to Apply: Interested candidates must complete an online application process at King’s College London Job Portal with Job Ref: 075866. Additionally, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Ran Yan at ran.yan@kcl.ac.uk for any inquiries about the position.
Last Date for Apply: Application closes on 13 November 2023.
Table: Job Details
| Organisation/Company | King’s College London – Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine |
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| Posting Number | 075866 |
Table: Contact Information
| Contact Person | Dr. Ran Yan |
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| Contact Email | ran.yan@kcl.ac.uk |
| Contact Website | King’s College London Job Portal |
