Research Fellow (MHLMR1080)

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in immunology and immunotherapy research? 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 immunology and immunotherapy research in the Samson group, with the aim of developing novel immunotherapy combinations with radiotherapy. The main focus of the radiotherapy studies are brain and liver tumours.

This role entails the immunological analysis of patient-derived samples, rationalised testing of immunotherapy-radiotherapy combinations and the development of early-phase combination clinical trials.

Your line manager will be Dr Adel Samson. The research team comprises academics with expertise in early phase clinical trials and translational immunotherapy.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Adel Samson

Tel: +44 (0)113 343, Email: a.samson@leeds.ac.uk 

The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family friendly policies. The School of Medicine holds a Gold Athena Swan award.   We are committed to being an inclusive Medical School that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.

As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the Faculty of Medicine & Health we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+; and people with disabilities. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.

Closing Date: 06 Jun 2022

Section: Research

Salary: £34,304 to £40,927 p.a.