Postdoctoral Research Scientist

ProImmune; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Location: Oxford, UK

Closing date: open until post filled

Reference: NS1-25

ProImmune is a leading biotechnology company focusing on immunology headquartered in Oxford. We provide a unique range of products and services that support research into areas such as cancer, allergy and infectious disease; our customers include many leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic centres of excellence around the world.

We are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated Research Scientist to join our R&D team. You will play a key role in the development of new products and services and will be required to interact across teams internally as well as with external parties. The work will require the ability to fit in well as part of a team but also to work independently.

Experience/skills required: Preferably educated to PhD level in Biochemistry, Immunology or related scientific discipline, with a strong publication record. You will need to have in-depth knowledge of protein biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and assay development. Experience in protein engineering, protein production, protein-protein interaction measurements and molecular and cellular immunology would be highly desirable.

We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion. Experience in supervising the work of others and managing suppliers would also be an advantage. You will need to demonstrate a self-starting attitude, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, original thinking and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Our package includes a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, performance-related bonus, pension contribution and private health insurance. If you are not a British citizen, you need to have a valid UK work permit or the right to work within the UK.

To apply, please send your CV and detailed cover letter to careers(at)proimmune.com.

Please note that we will not consider applications that are not accompanied by a separate detailed cover letter that sets out at least why you believe you are qualified for the role, why you want to work for ProImmune and be based in the location stated for the role.

Human Resources
ProImmune Limited
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