Postdoctoral Immunologist - Vaccine Immunology Research

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Immunologist in the Outbreak Pathogens Vaccine Group in Headington, Oxford. You will study T- and B-cell responses to adenoviral-vectored and RNA vaccine antigens, advancing candidates toward clinical development.

The role involves in vivo immunogenicity assessment, data analysis, protocol development, and collaboration with internal and external researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in a relevant biological sciences subject.
• Practical experience with cellular immunology assays is a must.
• UK Home Office Personal Licence is required.
• Self-motivated, technically competent and able to work independently in a laboratory.
• Ability to interpret scientific data and write factual reports.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate vaccine immunogenicity with in vivo models.
• Analyse and present experimental data.
• Adapt laboratory protocols and contribute to new approaches.
• Collaborate with internal and external researchers, contribute to reports and publications.
• Support training and supervision of junior team members.

Skills

Immunology

Cellular immunology assays

Data analysis

Education

PhD/DPhil in biological sciences

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Immunologist in the Outbreak Pathogens Vaccine Group in Headington, Oxford. You will study T- and B-cell responses to adenoviral-vectored and RNA vaccine antigens, advancing candidates toward clinical development.

The role involves in vivo immunogenicity assessment, data analysis, protocol development, and collaboration with internal and external researchers.