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Research Assistant in HCV-HCC Immunoproteasome Modulation
Work Model
📍 Leeds, England
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Research Assistant in HCV-HCC Immunoproteasome Modulation
Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in hepatitis C virus-related modulation of the immunoproteasome? Do you have an interest in immunotherapies for hepatocellular carcinoma? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?
As an enthusiastic, talented and motivated post-doctoral researcher (or close to completion) you will support translational immunotherapy research in virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma, in LIMR. The main focus of this research is to characterise the mechanisms of hepatitis C virus-mediated evasion of adaptive immunity in the context of hepatocellular carcinoma.
This role entails independent laboratory research towards specified aims, including competency in T-cell priming assays. Other tasks will include the preparation and submission of a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal.
Your line manager will be Dr Adel Samson. The research team comprises academics with expertise in early phase clinical trials, translational immunotherapy, basic virology and molecular biology.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Adel Samson, Associate Professor, Email: a.samson@leeds.ac.uk
Location:
Leeds - St James University Hospital
Faculty/Service:
Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute:
Leeds Institute of Medical Research (LIMR)
Section:
Division of Haematology & Immunology
Category:
Research
Grade:
Grade 6
Salary:
£28,762 to £34,308 p.a.
Working Time:
1.0fte
Post Type:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Fixed Term (available for 6 months due to external grant income)
Release Date:
Monday 06 February 2023
Closing Date:
Monday 20 February 2023
Reference:
MHLMR1111
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