Cancer Sciences

Location:  Southampton General Hospital
Salary:   £30,942 to £36,914
Full Time Fixed Term (12 months)
Closing Date:  Friday 28 May 2021
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  1375321CM

Antibody and Vaccine Group, Centre for Cancer Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Cancer Sciences, University of Southampton

The Antibody and Vaccine Group based in the newly opened Centre for Cancer Immunology in Southampton has a strong track-record in basic and translational immunology. One of its central aims is to develop new and more effective antibody reagents for treating cancer. 

An exciting opportunity now presents itself for a research fellow to work on a CRUK project funded in collaboration with UCB Pharma to develop a novel antibody technology capable of eliciting powerful anti-tumour responses. The collaboration will expose the successful candidate to cutting edge industry and academic technologies.

You will be motivated, educated in a relevant subject area and ideally have practical laboratory experience of antibody biology and in vivo methodology. 

A PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Immunology/Cell Biology is essential for this role.

The position is full-time and for 12 months in the first instance with the provision for a subsequent 12 months based upon progress. 

 Informal queries should be directed to Professor Mark Cragg (msc@soton.ac.uk)

Details about the School of Cancer Sciences and Centre for Cancer Immunology can be found at http://www.som.soton.ac.uk/research/cancersciences/ and https://www.southampton.ac.uk/youreit/

*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

Application Procedure 

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Annabelle Trimm (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk  Please quote reference 1375321CM on all correspondence.