Infectious Diseases Scientist, Immunology & Viral Research

Oxford Immunocore (nasdaq: Imcr); Radstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Immunocore is seeking a Scientist in Infectious Diseases to contribute to the application of the ImmTAX platform and other modalities in the development of novel therapies for chronic infections including HIV, HBV, and EBV-associated diseases. The role involves planning and executing experiments, data analysis, and presenting results within a matrixed team.

Required qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field or a MSc/BSc with substantial bench experience, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc/BSc with relevant bench experience in molecular biology, immunology or related field.
• Experience with molecular and cellular techniques and basic data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute experiments to support discovery and development within the Immunocore pipeline.
• Analyse data and present results; contribute to cross-functional team discussions.
• Maintain scientific rigour, supervise/mentor junior staff, and communicate findings at meetings.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Genomics

Virology

Immunology

PCR/qPCR

Education

PhD in molecular biology/virology/immunology

BSc/MSc with significant relevant experience

Tools

NextGen sequencing

Droplet Digital PCR

Genomics/Transcriptomics

PCR

Mutagenesis

Flow cytometry

ELISAs

ELISpots

Job description

Oxford Immunocore is seeking a Scientist in Infectious Diseases to contribute to the application of the ImmTAX platform and other modalities in the development of novel therapies for chronic infections including HIV, HBV, and EBV-associated diseases. The role involves planning and executing experiments, data analysis, and presenting results within a matrixed team.

Required qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field or a MSc/BSc with substantial bench experience, and proficiency in