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Postdoctoral Researcher in the gene therapy/genetic vaccine group
Royal Holloway-University of London

(http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Biological-Sciences/AcademicStaff/Dickson/)

We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral scientist with experience in viral vectorology and/or HIV vaccinology to join our well-funded HIV vaccine research programme. The successful candidate should have excellent skills in molecular biology, aseptic cell culture, molecular cloning, viral vector construction to undertake work in the field of HIV vaccine development evaluating a revolutionary new approach to combat HIV and generate sustained and robust immune protection. They will be responsible for developing lentiviral vectors, manufacturing of recombinant virus and co-ordinating activities of using viral gene transfer vectors. Post is available now and will be up to 12 months in the first instance, and is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

  • 12 months contract, likely renewable, depending on achievements & phase II funding.
  • Scientific environment with a high critical mass and core facilities available.
  • Competitive salary, with possibility to work at the cross-roads of fundamental and translational research, bridging the gap between academia and biotech industry.
  • Senior or junior postdoctoral researcher required with ….
    • Good knowledge and skills in immunology or gene transfer vectorology.
    • Excellent English communication, writing and reporting skills.
    • Record of publication.

Informal enquiries to Professor George Dickson ( email g.dickson@rhul.ac.uk )

Professor J George Dickson

President - European Society of Gene & Cell Therapy: http://www.ESGT.org
Board Member - British Society for Gene Therapy: http://www.BSGT.org.uk

Director, Institute of Biomedical & Life Sciences
South West London Academic Network
[Royal Holloway UoL, St George's UoL & Kingston Universities]
http://www.swlacademicnetwork.ac.uk/

Mailing Address:
Chair of Molecular Cell Biology
School of Biological Sciences
Royal Holloway - University of London
Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, UK.

Direct Tel: 44-(0)1784-443545
PA Tel: 44-(0)1784-276326 (marie.gallager@rhul.ac.uk)


If you wish to advertise a job vacancy in gene- or cell-therapy please email a short
job description to Rachel Mager and either a link to your website or a pdf providing
further information about the vacancy.
 


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