Research Fellow in Cancer Immunology

Location:  

Southampton General Hospital

Salary:  

£34,980 to £37,099
per annum

Full Time Fixed Term until 28/02/2026

Closing Date:  

Tuesday 27 February 2024

Interview Date:  

To be confirmed

Reference:  

2624724CM

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

The Antibody and Vaccine Group has a strong track-record in basic and translational immunology relating to the development of therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of cancer. Immunostimulatory antibodies (ISA) are a distinct class of antibodies that target activating immune receptors and function by mimicking the natural ligands. The current opportunity is for a research fellow to work on an exciting project developing ISA with the potential to alter the tumour microenvironment and enhance anti-tumour immunity. The post-holder will have an interest in cancer immunotherapy as well as the cell biology of the tumour microenvironment. 

You will be motivated, educated to PhD* level in a relevant subject area and ideally have practical laboratory experience of immunofluorescence microscopy, multiparametric flow cytometry, molecular biology and pre-clinical models of cancer.

Informal enquiries to Professor Aymen Al-Shamkhani ([email protected] ) are welcome.

Applications 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 completion of PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Further details:

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or [email protected] quoting the job number.