Infectious Disease Scientist (9-Month FTC)

Immunocore; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Immunocore invites applications for a research role in Abingdon, UK within the Infectious Diseases department. The role involves planning, designing and executing experiments to support the ImmTAX platform and other modalities for development of novel treatments targeting chronic infections such as HIV, HBV and EBV, with exposure to CL3 work as needed.

The successful candidate will contribute to multiple stages of drug discovery, from target discovery to clinical development, and will work in a

Qualifications

• PhD in virology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, genomics or related field.
• 0–2 years related experience or a strong MSc/BSc with bench work.
• Bench-based lab environment with key techniques: culturing cells, flow cytometry, ELISpot/ELISA.
• Proficiency in PCR/qPCR and basic molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute experiments under guidance to support project goals.
• Perform cellular and molecular experiments to address scientific questions.
• Work in CL3 containment with human viruses as required.
• Analyse data and present results at internal meetings.
• Collaborate within a matrixed team and build relationships externally.

Skills

Bench-based laboratory experience

Flow cytometry

ELISpot/ELISA

PCR/qPCR

Data interpretation

NextGen sequencing

Education

PhD in virology/immunology/related field

BSc or MSc with significant relevant experience

Tools

NextGen sequencing

Job description

Immunocore invites applications for a research role in Abingdon, UK within the Infectious Diseases department. The role involves planning, designing and executing experiments to support the ImmTAX platform and other modalities for development of novel treatments targeting chronic infections such as HIV, HBV and EBV, with exposure to CL3 work as needed.

The successful candidate will contribute to multiple stages of drug discovery, from target discovery to clinical development, and will work in a