Research Assistant - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London
University College London
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London, United Kingdom

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Description

Ref Number
B


Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support


Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)


Location
London


Working Pattern
Full time


Salary
£34,605-£39,980


Contract Type
Permanent


Working Type
On site (> 80% of working time)


Available For Secondment
No


Closing Date
25-Mar-2024


About us:


About the role:

The post holder will join an established team of scientists developing engineered T-cell therapy for childhood solid tumours. This project will focus specifically on childhood cancer rhabdomyosarcoma.

The post holder will work closely with experienced clinician scientists to develop a new treatment approach based on chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) designed to redirect the patient's T-cells to recognize RMS tumour cells.

The post holder will work on testing newly developed engineered T cells in in vitro functional assays as well preclinical models of childhood cancer.

The role is ideally suited for a creative individual with a strong interest in tumour immunology and cancer immunotherapy, and novel cellular therapy development including clinical translation in a leading academic setting.

The post is until 31st December 2024 with a possibility to extend pending further funding.


About you:

The role is ideally suited for a creative individual with a strong interest in tumour immunology and cancer immunotherapy, and novel cellular therapy development including clinical translation in a leading academic setting.

The successful applicant will have experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques.

Prior experience with flow cytometry and relevant functional assays is required and prior experience with retroviral transduction of T cells is desirable.


What we offer:

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

  • 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • On-Site nursery
  • Onsite gym
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
  • Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.


These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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