Group Leader – Genome Editing and Cellular Immunotherapy
Core
Establish an independent research programme at the interface of genome editing and cellular immunotherapy to develop transformative approaches for human health.
Role type
Senior independent research group leader (PI)
Builds
Innovative therapeutic approaches for human health via genome editing and immune-cell-based therapies
Domain
Life Sciences / Biomedicine / Immunology / Genome Engineering
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Genome engineering, Cellular immunotherapy, Immunology, Gene and cell therapy, Cancer and cell biology, Mentoring and supervising students, Securing competitive research funding
Preferred skills
Next-generation CAR-T/CAR-NK therapies, In vivo genome editing, Engineered immune cell platforms, Translational immunotherapy
Responsibilities
Develop and lead an independent internationally competitive research programme, Build and lead a research team, Secure competitive national and international research funding, Supervise undergraduate and graduate students, Engage with clinical and industrial partners
Seniority
Senior, independent PI (up to 8 years post-PhD)