About the role This role will involve working across the CAR T cell labs in UCL to drive the above project.
The post holder will develop new approaches to CAR-T design based on rational modulation of T cell function and evaluate CAR-T cell activity primarily in vivo.
Using skills of protein engineering, CRISPR screening in combination with detailed phenotyping by high dimensional flow cytometry, single cell and bulk sequencing, and TCR sequencing.
The post holder will be highly experienced in flow cytometry, including the design of high dimensional panels, molecular biology, and have an understanding of cancer immunology.
The post holder will be required to set up new platforms as required for the successful execution of the project.
Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description.
(By including a Cover Letter, you?can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)
Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at research assistant Grade 6B (salary £38, per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission and award of the PhD thesis.
For enquiries regarding the application process please contact the Cancer Institute HR Office For informal enquiries about the role please contact Drs Paul Maciocia or Lydia Lee at The post is funded till August in the first instance About you Applicants must have experience in presenting complex scientific concepts and content both in writing and verbally.
They will show a strong commitment to the lab mission and embody its values through excellent collaborative interpersonal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Further, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team and to train juniors are essential.
The post holder will be expected to have the ability to assist other members of the lab, supervise MSc and PhD students, collaborate with external research groups, as well as contributing to the organisation and smooth operation of the lab.
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