Scientist

This senior level position is based in the Centre for Cancer Immunology at Southampton General Hospital, which is a newly constructed, dedicated research building resulting from a significant fund-raising campaign. The center is the first dedicated cancer immunology center in the UK, building on Southampton's 40-year history of pioneering immunology and cancer research. It spans activities from pioneering discovery science to applied research, preclinical modeling, and first-in-human clinical trials. You will work within the laboratory of Professors Sally Ward and Raimund Ober, contributing to an interdisciplinary research program focused on developing novel antibody-based therapeutics using protein engineering. The group's research is funded by major grants from organizations such as the Wellcome Trust and Cancer Research UK. You will oversee in vitro and in vivo cellular assays, with a strong background in analyzing the behavior of antibody or other protein-based therapeutics. In addition to leading research projects, you will play a supervisory role, responsible for guiding junior technicians and training laboratory members in immunological and in vivo techniques. The position requires teamwork and collaboration within the laboratory, spanning molecular and cellular analyses to studies in mouse models of disease. To be successful in this role, you should have scientific knowledge equivalent to a Ph.D. level, with 2-3 years of additional experience. Relevant academic qualifications, proven leadership skills, and good IT proficiency are essential. Professional development and career advancement opportunities are available, with support for pursuing them actively encouraged. As part of the Ward/Ober laboratory, this position is a key long-term role, initially limited to a two-year term based on current grant support. Non-UK/non-EU citizens are encouraged to apply. For more information, informal enquiries can be directed to Professor E. Sally Ward at e.s.ward@soton.ac.uk. The University of Southampton fosters an inclusive, respectful, and equal opportunity environment, where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. The university offers generous holiday allowances, university closure days, and supports flexible working approaches. If interested, please apply online by the closing date, quoting the job number. For assistance, contact Recruitment at +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk.,