Postdoc Innovator: Immunotherapy & Neuropathic Pain

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Immunotherapy and Neuropathic Pain at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. The role focuses on modeling neuropathic pain in neuroblastoma and investigating immune mechanisms related to anti-GD2 antibodies.

You will establish a behavioral assay in a mouse model, test antibody derivatives, and analyze blood samples from treated patients.

Qualifications

• Background in neuroscience or immunology is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Establish a behavioral assay of spontaneous pain in a mouse model of neuroblastoma and use this to interrogate underlying immune mechanisms.
• Develop and test new antibody derivatives using in vitro and in vivo assays.
• Process and analyse blood samples collected from patients undergoing anti-GD2 therapy for neuroblastoma.
• Mentor less experienced members of the team and supervise MSc and UNIQ+ projects.
• Participate in termly project meetings and attend networking events as part of the team.

Job description

University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Immunotherapy and Neuropathic Pain at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. The role focuses on modeling neuropathic pain in neuroblastoma and investigating immune mechanisms related to anti-GD2 antibodies.

You will establish a behavioral assay in a mouse model, test antibody derivatives, and analyze blood samples from treated patients.