Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology and Immunology

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: Permanent

Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology and Immunology-2401120


 

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
TE TARI MOROMOITI ME TE ĀRAI MATE

Te mahi/The role

Applications are invited from outstanding PhD-qualified candidates for a post-doctoral fellowship, to carry out research on an externally funded project in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell and Natural Killer cell immunotherapy. 

The successful applicant will be based in a laboratory using genetic manipulation to improve CAR T and NK cell activity, persistence and safety. 

The laboratory is housed in a department committed to research excellence in molecular biology, immunology and microbiology. 

Kā pūkeka me kā wheako/Skills and experience

Successful candidates will have:
•    A PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or similar field. 
•    Experience with retroviral gene transfer into T cells.
•    Experience in T cell cytotoxicity and cytokine assays.
•    Proficiency with sequence design programmes, such as Geneious or Snapgene.
•    Experience in experimental molecular including cloning, sequencing, PCR and viral packaging.
•    A thorough, organised, and systematic approach to laboratory practice and record keeping (essential).
•    Self-motivation and be able to work well in a team environment.
•    High ethical standards of work. 
•    Excellent organisational skills.

Pūroko/Further details

This is a full-time (1 FTE), fixed term (1 year) position, available from August 2024 and based in Dunedin.

The salary for this position is $86,210 per annum.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Professor Alexander McLellan via the contact details below.

Tono/Application

Interested candidates should provide a short cover letter and a detailed CV (highlighting publications relevant to this project) which includes the names of at least two academic/scientific referees.

Applications quoting reference number 2401120 will close on Sunday, 28 July 2024.

Additional Information

Contact: Professor Alexander McLellan

Position details: Information Statement

Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin



Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Fixed Term 
Salary Level and Range
 Postdoctoral Fellow ($86,210)
Organisation
 Microbiology and Immunology
Job Function
 Research


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