The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow (Breast Cancer Biology / Immunology).
To be an active member of the Buckley and McCarthy research groups with the goal of conducting hypothesis-driven research and developing as an outstanding research scientist with an emphasis on personal and scientific integrity.
The position will involve the development of a therapeutic mRNA vaccine against mutant p53 for the treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer. This translational project, funded by Breast Cancer Now, combines ex vivo analysis TNBC patients samples, nanoparticle formulation/characterisation of mRNA using the RALA delivery platform and the characterisation of immune and anti-cancer response to mRNA vaccine in vivo (mouse models).
This post is available on a fixed term contract for 3 years.
The successful candidate must have and your CV/Cover letter (or application form) should clearly demonstrate you have:
*Please note the above are not an exhaustive list.* For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria click on the 'Candidate Information' link below.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing various staff networks such as iRise and PRISM which help us to progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/
Candidate Information
Informal enquiries may be directed to Paula Coulter at p.haddock@qub.ac.uk:
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