Research Associate in immuno-engineering
Job summary
We are seeking to employ a postdoctoral researcher on a 24-month contract to work in the research group of Dr Ishihara at Imperial College London department of Bioengineering. Ishihara lab is focusing on immunology, oncology, immuno-engineering, and protein engineering. The selected researcher will join an internationally-regarded, dynamic, friendly, diverse and inclusive team working on the application of cutting-edge drug development,...
Job listing information
- Reference ENG02730
- Date posted 7 August 2023
- Closing date 7 October 2023
Job description
Job summary
We are seeking to employ a postdoctoral researcher on a 24-month contract to work in the research group of Dr Ishihara at Imperial College London department of Bioengineering. Ishihara lab is focusing on immunology, oncology, immuno-engineering, and protein engineering. The selected researcher will join an internationally-regarded, dynamic, friendly, diverse and inclusive team working on the application of cutting-edge drug development, addressing current challenges in key areas such as cancer immunotherapy, specifically ovarian cancer. This post offers an excellent opportunity for academic career advancement.
Duties and responsibilities
This position is open for a research associate (postdoc) to work on development of new cancer immunotherapeutics. The project will run in close collaboration with the department of neuroscience, which helps to take the progress of the project from the lab to the clinic.
The ideal candidate will be experienced with immuno-oncology and drug delivery systems. It is necessary to have extensive experience in animal experiments.
Essential requirements
This post offers an excellent opportunity for academic career advancement in one of the best research institutions in Europe. Imperial College has a dedicated innovation hub for translating lab research.
Applicants must have a PhD in bioengineering (protein engineering), drug delivery, immuno-oncology (or equivalent) for appointment at Research Associate level. Applicants close to completion of their PhDs will also be considered where experience is directly relevant. Please see the job description and person specification document associated with this advert for the full list of criteria.
Further information
This is a full time, fixed-term appointment for 24 months.
*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £38,194 - £41,388 per annum.
Informal queries relating to the position should be directed to Dr Jun Ishihara (j.ishihara@imperial.ac.uk).
Our preferred method of application is via our website. Please click “APPLY NOW” to go through to the online application form. Should you have any queries regarding the application process please contact: Yusra Vallimohamed at y.vallimohamed@imperial.ac.uk
For technical issues when applying online please email recruitment@imperial.ac.uk Please ensure that you include the job reference number in any correspondence.
The Department of Bioengineering leads the bioengineering agenda both nationally and internationally, with its staff coming from diverse academic disciplines, including all main branches of engineering, physical sciences, life sciences and medicine, to create a rich collaborative environment. More information about staff benefits, including generous annual leave entitlements and excellent professional development opportunities, can be found here: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants/staff-benefits/
Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer, and are working in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people
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About Imperial College London
Imperial College London is the UK’s only university focussed entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business and we are consistently rated in the top 10 universities in the world.
You will find our main London campus in South Kensington, with our hospital campuses located nearby in West and North London. We also have Silwood Park in Berkshire and state-of-the-art facilities in development at our major new campus in White City.
We work in a multidisciplinary and diverse community for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle the big global challenges our complex world faces.
It’s our mission to achieve enduring excellence in all that we do for the benefit of society – and we are looking for the most talented people to help us get there.
Additional information
Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to follow the Imperial Values & Behaviours framework. Our values are:
- Respect
- Collaboration
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Innovation
In addition to the above, employees are required to observe and comply with all College policies and regulations.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
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