To Carry out and Develop the Research Activities of the T Cell Costimulation Group

Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)
Post Number: /
Job Description
School/Department: / Medicine/Tenovus
Post Title: / Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Cellular and Molecular Immunology/Cancer Immunology
Career Pathway and Level: / ERE / TAE / MSA / CAO
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ERE Category / Academic Posts / Non-Academic Posts
Academic / Research / Teaching / Enterprise / Education Development
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Post Responsible to (and Level):
Posts Responsible for (and Level): / Professor Aymen Al-Shamkhani
Some supervision of junior research staff
Job Purpose:
To undertake research in accordance with the specified research project under the supervision of the award holder.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points maximum)

To carry out and develop the research activities of the T cell costimulation group.

Regularly disseminate findings by taking the lead in preparing publication materials for referred journals, presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events.

Contribute to the writing of bids for research funding.

Collaborate/work on original research tasks with colleagues in other institutions.

Carry out administrative tasks associated with specified research funding, for example risk assessment of research activities, organisation of project meetings and documentation. Implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting and financial control.

Supervise the work of junior research staff.

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Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
Direct responsibility to holder of research award or academic supervisor.
May have additional reporting and liaison responsibilities to external funding bodies or sponsors.
Special Requirements:
To be available to work outside regular hours.
To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results.
Person Specification
Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How to be assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
PhDin Molecular Cell Biology or equivalent
PhD in Immunology
Detailed understanding and knowledge of Molecular Cell Biology relevant to eukaryotes
Knowledge of T cell Immunology
Experience of analysis of T cell activation and function
Experience of working with in vivo models
Experience of molecular biology techniques
Experience of analysis of DNA methylation and other epigenetic modifications
Experience of microRNA analysis
Experience of raising monoclonal antibodies
Experience of recombinant protein production in mammalian cells
Experience of protein purification
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Planning and Organising:
Able to organise own research activities to deadline and quality standards /  / CV and/or Interview
Problem Solving and Initiative:
Able to develop understanding of complex problems and apply in-depth knowledge to address them
Able to develop original techniques/methods / 
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Management and Teamwork:
Able to supervise work of junior research staff, delegating effectively
Able to contribute to school management and administrative processes
Work effectively in a team, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of others to help teamwork development / 
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Communicating and Influencing:
Communicate new and complex information effectively, both verbally and in writing, engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the target audience
Able to present research results at group meetings and conferences
Able to write up research results for publication in leading peer-viewed journals
Work proactively with colleagues in other work areas/institutions, contributing specialist knowledge to achieve outcomes / 
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Other Skills and Behaviours:
Understanding of relevant Health & Safety issues
Positive attitude to colleagues and students / 
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Special Requirements:
Able to attend national and international conferences to present research results
Able to work outside regular hours / 
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Job Hazard Analysis Form - Appendix to Job and Person Specification

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Please tick one of the following statements:

This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDU
This post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU

Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable

Environmental Exposures / O* / F / C
Outside work / N/A
Extremes of temperature (eg fridge/ furnace) / N/A
Potential for exposure to body fluids ## / N/A
Possible Contact with patients in a clinical/home setting ## / N/A
Noise (greater than 80 dba- 8 hrs twa) ## / N/A
Exposure to hazardous substances (eg solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards,animals). Specify …animals…………………………… ## / 
Frequent hand washing / 
Ionising radiation. / 
Equipment/Tools/Machines used
Food Handling ## / N/A
Driving university vehicles(e.g. car/van/LGV/PCV) ## / N/A
Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless a specific clinical necessity)
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Vibrating tools ( eg strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) ## / N/A
Physical Abilities
Load manual handling. / N/A
Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping / N/A
Repetitive Pulling/Pushing / N/A
Repetitive Lifting / N/A
Standing for prolonged periods / N/A
Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders / N/A
Fine motor grips (eg pipetting) / 
Gross motor grips / N/A
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
Psychosocial Issues
Face to face contact with public / N/A
Lone working / 
Shift work/night work/on call duties ## / 

O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position.