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Post-doctoral Research Associate, T cell Immunology, Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. : London

Position

a postdoctoral position—research position within the Department of Immunobiology

Institution

King's College London

Website

http://www.kcl.ac.uk

Location

London

Date Posted

May 08, 2009

Date Expires

May 25, 2009

Description

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position within the Department of Immunobiology; Division of Immunology, Infection and Inflammatory Diseases, Kings College London.

The research programme seeks to understand how one can broaden and enhance the quality of the CD8+ T cell repertoire induced against HIV immunogens encoded by adenoviral vectors in pre-clinical animal models using molecular approaches and “novel adjuvants”. The research team led by Dr Linda Klavinskis forms part of a multidisciplinary international consortium funded by a prestigious award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to achieve the scientific breakthroughs needed to develop an effective HIV vaccine.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in Immunology or a related discipline plus experience and skills in cellular immunology, preferably in murine systems. Experience in flow cytometry, tetramer binding, ELISPOT and CFSE assays as readouts for T cell induction, functionality and memory would be an asset, as would a current UK Home Office license. Applicants will need to demonstrate a strong enthusiasm and a methodological approach to scientific research including an ability to take innovative and creative approaches to problem solving and possess excellent communication skills. In addition, applicants should have a record of scientific publication and be able to report research data to both scientific and lay audiences.

This is an opportunity to join a Group with an international reputation working at the forefront of dendritic cell and T cell immunobiology; to gain experience in a research environment that interfaces discovery with translational activities, within a world renowned postdoctoral training program located in one of Europe’s leading Centers for Biomedical Research.
(visit www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/medicine/about/review.html)
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/medicine/research/diiid/news/

The appointment will be renewable annually for a period of 2.5 years under the terms of the Gates Foundation award.

Contact

For informal discussions please contact Dr Klavinskis via tel. + 44 (0) 20718 80151 or email linda.klavinskis@kcl.ac.uk

The salary will be on grade 6: £32,917, inclusive of £2,323 London allowance per annum.

For information pack, with more details of the post please see our website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs or e-mail linda.klavinskis@kcl.ac.uk

Please quote reference W6/MII/446/08-TB when applying and in all correspondence.

Closing date: 25th May 2009

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来源：http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/96280-Post-doctoral-Research-Associate-T-cell-Immunology-Funded-by-the-Bill-and-Melinda-Gates-Foundation-