Senior Postdoctoral Scientist - Tumour Immunology

Location: Oxford Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ

Salary: Research Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 with a discretionary range to £64,228 p.a. (pro rata). This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata). 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Postdoctoral Scientist to work with Professor Benoit Van den Eynde on a research programme developing new cancer vaccines based on a recombinant virus platform and combination therapies for effective cancer treatment. This role is based at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Nuffield Department of Medicine. 

You will be in charge of the day-to-day operational management of the research group. You will be responsible for overseeing the work of the lab and supervising the work of junior postdocs and students. You will take part in the Ludwig funded research programme led by Prof Benoit Van den Eynde, to understand the interplay between tumours and the immune system and to develop next-generation cancer vaccines. The research involves a wide range of classical molecular and cellular techniques related to cellular immunology, including T-cell assays. Additionally, you will develop research questions, conduct individual research and responsible to overseeing the laboratory area and general laboratory management. 

To be successful in this role, you will hold a hold a PhD/DPhil in Molecular Biology/Immunology or other related subject together with experience in tumour immunology. You will also have experience with immunology, standard recombinant DNA and with in vivo handling. Having strong publication record, excellent communication skills and ability to work individually and in teams are deemed essential. To have background in cancer research can be seen desirable. 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. 

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 36 months and is funded by Ludwig. 

Only applications received before 12 midday on Friday 2 May 2025 will be considered. Please quote 178736 on all correspondence.

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