Research Assistant in T cell Immunology / Immunotherapeutics: The Radcliffe Department of Medicine at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, is seeking a talented and motivated scientist for a fixed-term position in T cell immunology and immunotherapeutics. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking research that aims to discover new peptide-HLA-II (pHLA-II) antigens and assess their potential as immunotherapeutics.
Research Assistant in T cell Immunology / Immunotherapeutics
Designation
Research Assistant
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | T cell Immunology / Immunotherapeutics |
| Location | John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford |
| Duration of Contract | 12 months (fixed-term) |
| Salary (£) | Grade 6: £34,982 – £40,855 per annum |
| Funding | Yellowstone Bioscience |
| Vacancy ID | 180361 |
| Contact Email | recruitment@imm.ox.ac.uk |
| Contact Phone | 01865222453 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant biological science.
- Relevant laboratory and computational experience including:
- Flow cytometry
- Cell culture
- Molecular sub-cloning
- Analysis of next generation sequencing data
- Experience in coding and using computational pipelines.
- Specialist knowledge in T cell immunology, cancer immunology, and cancer immunotherapeutics.
Job Description
As part of the Vyas Laboratory, you will be involved in:
- Discovering new peptide-HLA-II (pHLA-II) antigens and their cognate T cell receptors (TCRs).
- Analyzing their function, molecular and biophysical characteristics.
- Conducting proof of concept work to establish their utility as immunotherapeutics.
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to dissect alloreactive immune responses.
- Repurposing these immune responses to develop novel TCR T-cell therapies and soluble bispecific T cell engagers.
This position is suitable for candidates interested in pursuing a PhD or those looking to engage in long-term research opportunities in the Vyas Laboratory.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online. You will be required to upload the following documents:
- CV
- Supporting statement
Last Date for Apply
Applications must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Monday, 15 July 2025.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 28 July 2025.
