Research Associate in Bacterial Vaccinology

Reference Number
- **MED04892**
- Faculty / Department
- **Faculty of Medicine**
- Salary
- **£48,056 - £56,345 per annum**
- Location / Campus
- **South Kensington Campus - Hybrid**
- Contract Type / Work Pattern
- **Full time - Fixed term**
- Closing date
- **25-Oct-2024**

**About the role**:
The Research Associate will be joining the innovation-focused Bidmos’ lab, where psychological safety forms the foundation of creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs. The Associate will lead activities in the lab relating to the characterisation of patient-derived anti-Neisserial human monoclonal antibodies (hmAbs), and unequivocal identification of the cognate epitopes of these antibodies. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team while supporting and mentoring others in the lab, all within a dynamic and innovative research environment

**What you would be doing**:
The Research Associate will be joining the innovation-focused Bidmos’ lab, where psychological safety forms the foundation of creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs. The Associate will lead activities in the lab relating to the characterisation of patient-derived anti-Neisserial human monoclonal antibodies (hmAbs), and unequivocal identification of the cognate epitopes of these antibodies. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team while supporting and mentoring others in the lab, all within a dynamic and innovative research environment

**What we are looking for**:

- Hold a PhD in clinical medicine, molecular immunology, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience
- Prior significant experience in _in vitro _functional assays
- Significant experience and ability to train staff and students on 3D tissue culture models
- Proficient laboratory management and organisational skills

**What we can offer you**:

- Enjoy a culture rooted in psychological safety, where your ideas are encouraged, and collaborative efforts are celebrated.
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
- Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

**Further information**:

- This is a full time and a fixed term (2 years) role based in South Kesington
If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Dr. Fadil Bidmos
**Available documents**:

- Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.
- Download: Research Associate In Bacterial Vaccinology Job Description.Pdf
- Download: Employee Benefits Booklet.Pdf
- Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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