Post-Doctoral Gene Therapy Scientist - LVNP Research

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford, based at John Radcliffe Hospital, seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist in gene therapy to join the Gene Medicine Research Group.

You will optimise LVNP production, scale-up processes, purification and concentration testing, and contribute to translational research.

Candidates should hold a PhD/DPhil in gene therapy or related field and have experience in gene delivery, cell culture, flow cytometry, ddPCR, vector production and chromatography.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in gene therapy or related field is required.
• Experience in gene delivery, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, ddPCR, vector production and chromatography is essential.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills for integrated team working are required.

Responsibilities

• Optimise processes to produce LVNPs at scale, including testing strategies for purification and concentration.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team developing LVNPs to treat rare diseases and contribute to translational research.

Skills

Gene therapy

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

ddPCR

Vector production

Chromatography

Communication skills

Education

PhD / DPhil in gene therapy or related field

Home Office Licence for in vivo gene delivery (advantage)

Job description

University of Oxford, based at John Radcliffe Hospital, seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist in gene therapy to join the Gene Medicine Research Group.

You will optimise LVNP production, scale-up processes, purification and concentration testing, and contribute to translational research.

Candidates should hold a PhD/DPhil in gene therapy or related field and have experience in gene delivery, cell culture, flow cytometry, ddPCR, vector production and chromatography.