Research Fellow Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- £30,942.00 - £42,792.00
- Closing date
- Oct 25, 2020
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical, Business Development
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,942 to £40,322, with potential progression once in post to £42,792
Grade 7
Full Time FTC 12 months
2 Posts available
Closing date 25 October 2020
Background
The post holder will be based in the group of Professor Paul Moss in the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy; working on a Department of Health and Social Care funded project aimed at investigating SARS-CoV-2 specific T cell responses in various cohorts, particularly those living and working in the care home sector.
Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
Person Specification
With a PhD in a relevant subject area and laboratory experience in immunology, preferably viral immunology, you are expected to have practical experience in immunophenotyping, and T-cell based functional assays. Proven experience in the isolation and enrichment of immune cell subsets would be an advantage.
Informal enquires to Professor Paul Moss ( p.moss@bham.ac.uk )
We value diversity at The University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community '
Valuing excellence; sustaining investment
Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,942 to £40,322, with potential progression once in post to £42,792
Grade 7
Full Time FTC 12 months
2 Posts available
Closing date 25 October 2020
Background
The post holder will be based in the group of Professor Paul Moss in the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy; working on a Department of Health and Social Care funded project aimed at investigating SARS-CoV-2 specific T cell responses in various cohorts, particularly those living and working in the care home sector.
Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
- Contribute to writing bids for research funding
- Analyse and interpret the results of own research and generate original ideas based on outcomes
- Design a successful programme of investigation, managing individual components of the study from the start of the project to dissemination of research findings for publication, research seminars etc within set timeframes.
- Make and contribute to decisions on day to day matters that affect their own work and that of the team
- Keep abreast of the literature and maintain a good working knowledge of the background and current developments in the field of the project.
- Attend research seminars, meetings and conferences and undertake training courses where required.
- Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and for future collaboration.
- Be aware of the risks in the work environment and contribute to COSSH and other regulatory assessments when appropriate
- Undertake management/administration arising from research
- Contribute to Institute research-related activities and research-related administration
- Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
- Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
Person Specification
With a PhD in a relevant subject area and laboratory experience in immunology, preferably viral immunology, you are expected to have practical experience in immunophenotyping, and T-cell based functional assays. Proven experience in the isolation and enrichment of immune cell subsets would be an advantage.
- experience of isolation, enrichment, and culturing of immune cell subsets
- experience of phenotypic and functional characterisation of lymphocytic and myeloid cells from fresh and frozen specimens
- extensive experience of flow cytometry and experience of cell sorting
- knowledge of T cell cloning including the discovery of novel HLA restricted specific peptide epitopes.
- knowledge of PCR techniques including RT-qPCR and endpoint PCR.
- 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
Informal enquires to Professor Paul Moss ( p.moss@bham.ac.uk )
We value diversity at The University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community '
Valuing excellence; sustaining investment
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