Research Fellow

Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £50,047 – £55,805 per annum (Grade 6)
Reference: QMUL30793
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 31 October 2022
Closing date: 29 November 2022

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Overview

About the Role

Applications are sought for a Research Fellow to undertake research investigations in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) in order to realise the objectives and development of the research programme. The research will be based in the Centre for Haemato-Oncology, Barts Cancer Institute, within the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.

About You

Essential requirements for this post include a PhD in a relevant biological subject and an undergraduate degree in a biological subject, with significant research laboratory experience in tumour immunology and molecular biology. Appropriate publications records including first author manuscripts on relevant subjects are essential, along with experience of supervising students and/or junior staff. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team and maintain good laboratory records are also essential.

About the Project

The project involves characterisation of the tumour microenvironment in haematological malignancies and steps that can be taken to reverse immune defects to improve immunotherapy approaches for the treatment of these cancers.

The aims of the project are to determine the molecular mechanisms whereby leukaemias and lymphomas downregulate T cell and NK cell responses, to characterise the impact of BTK inhibitors and other novel agents in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, and understand why PD1 inhibitors fail to improve responses in lymphomas other than Hodgkin Lymphoma.

The post holder will be part of Professor John Gribben’s group in the Centre for Haemato-Oncology https://www.bartscancer.london/staff/professor-john-gribben/

About Queen Mary

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 36 months, with an expected start date of January 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 6, in the range of £50,047 – £55,805 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to (John Gribben) at [email protected]  or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3818.

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 29th  November 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held beginning of December or shortly thereafter.

Further details and apply