Infectious Diseases Scientist — ImmTAX & Immunology

IMMUNOCORE LTD; Steeple Claydon; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Immunocore in Oxford is seeking a Scientist – Infectious Diseases to advance projects using the ImmTAX platform. You will plan and execute experiments across molecular and cellular assays, including advanced sequencing and flow cytometry, contributing to HIV/HBV/EBV related programs.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, present results, and help push drug development from discovery toward clinical exploration, while expanding your expertise in relevant diseases and technologies in line

Formación

• PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, genomics, virology, immunology, or related discipline with 0–2 years of experience.
• Alternatively, a BSc or MSc with significant work experience in relevant scientific areas.
• Bench-based laboratory experience with proficiency in Droplet Digital PCR, NextGen sequencing, Genomics/Transcriptomics, PCR, Mutagenesis, qPCR, and culturing primary cells or cell lines.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, design and execute assignments to meet project goals within defined timeframes.
• Execute experiments addressing scientific questions using a range of molecular and cellular techniques (e.g., DD-PCR, qPCR, cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISAs, ELISpots).
• Work in a containment level 3 (CL3) facility and handle human viruses as required.
• Analyse data, interpret results, and make recommendations.
• Expand scientific knowledge in HIV/HBV/EBV biology and drug development through literature review and seminars.
• Collaborate in a matrixed team and cross-functional settings; present findings in internal meetings.
• Establish internal or external collaborations to support project progression.

Conocimientos

Molecular biology

Immunology

Virology

Genomics/Transcriptomics

qPCR

Cell culture

Data analysis

Educación

PhD in molecular biology / related field

BSc or MSc with significant relevant experience

Herramientas

Droplet Digital PCR

NextGen sequencing

PCR

Genomics/Transcriptomics

Flow cytometry

ELISAs

ELISpots

Viral integration site analysis

Descripción del empleo

Immunocore in Oxford is seeking a Scientist – Infectious Diseases to advance projects using the ImmTAX platform. You will plan and execute experiments across molecular and cellular assays, including advanced sequencing and flow cytometry, contributing to HIV/HBV/EBV related programs.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, present results, and help push drug development from discovery toward clinical exploration, while expanding your expertise in relevant diseases and technologies in line