About the role

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative group working on generation of TCR-T cells for Ewing Sarcoma and characterisation of their functions in killing tumour cells using 3D in vitro cancer model. The post will be primarily based in the Department of Surgical Biotechnology, within the UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science at the Royal Free Campus (Hampstead, London). Work will also extend to the UCL-GOSH Institute of Child Health and Cancer Institute at University College London.

The post provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with tumour immunologists, tissue engineering scientists, cancer biologist, and bonce cancer surgeons in a highly dynamic and stimulating environment.

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• The advert will close on 24th November at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
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About you

The post holder must have a PhD degree in molecular and cellular biology, or biotechnology or in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
Expertise in gene transfer, T cell immunology, oncology, molecular and cellular biology and experience in design, generation as well as characterisation of genetically engineering immune cells in vivo.
The successful candidate must also have a scientific rigor and excellent analytical and synthetic capabilities with proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality original research.
Competent use of statistical analysis software, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other common software packages.

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 (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance