Vacancy: Postdoctoral Fellowship in TB Immunology
We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship within our dynamic clinical immunology group to conduct immunology research on TB vaccines and immunopathogenesis in humans. The project responsibilities will entail design, execution, quality assurance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of immune responses in human clinical trials of novel TB vaccines or lung and lymph node immune responses.
Background to SATVI
The South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative performs cutting edge clinical, epidemiological and immunological research in clinical vaccine development, TB pathogenesis and biomarker discovery in a setting where TB is endemic. We have completed 31 clinical trials of nine novel TB vaccine candidates as well as BCG vaccine, including two pivotal trials that demonstrated efficacy. We are also leading efforts, along with a large international consortium, to discover immune correlates of vaccine protection against TB, including in lung and lymph node tissues.
The position will be located in Cape Town and will require regular visits to our Clinical Field Site in Worcester, 110km from Cape Town. The position will provide opportunities to work in collaboration with local and global leaders in immunology, vaccinology and systems biology.
Information:
For more information on SATVI, visit www.satvi.uct.ac.za or contact Profs Thomas Scriba or Elisa Nemes.
Key requirements:
PhD in immunology, systems immunology or related field, achieved within the last 3 years
Excellent knowledge of adaptive and innate immunity
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Experience in flow cytometry, mass cytometry or other single cell technologies
Skills and experience in programming
Demonstrated solid scientific proficiency, creativity, critical thinking ability to collaborate effectively with others, and independent thought processes.
Authorship of peer-reviewed publications related to immunology or computational biology.
Desirables:
Skills in the application of computational and statistical analytical techniques with a focus on high-dimensional and multivariate data analysis
Experience with clinical trials and good clinical practice
Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Excellent knowledge of statistics
Process
The successful incumbent must be prepared to comply with the University’s approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector.
Applicants may not have previously held full-time permanent professional or academic posts.
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