immunology | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

University of Cambridge, Research Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine 2011 in UK

rade 7: £27,319.00 to £35,646.00

Start date: 1st April 2011
Limit of Tenure: 31st March 2012

The successful applicant will work with an NIH sponsored team based at the
University with access to advice from scientists at the MRC’s LMB, to unravel
successful vaccine induced B-cell responses induced by novel HIV vaccine
candidates. This individual will select antigen specific B-cells, and amplify,
sequence and clone B-cell receptor genes induced by vaccination.
Immunoglobulin genes from B-cells capable of inducing broad neutralising
antibodies will be expressed, sequenced, and ultimately compared to germ
line lineages.

You must have a relevant PhD and lab experience in molecular biology and
immunology. Experience in monoclonal antibody technology, PCR cloning
and sequencing, and antigen selection of B-cells will be preferred. The
candidate should have good communication skills and be able to write reports
and present them at lab meetings, and international meetings with
collaborators.

For informal enquiries please email Suzy Blows

Applications should be sent for the attention of Miss Melissa Large,
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES.

Application Deadline: 17th February 2011

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Research Position, National Institute of Immunology, India: Life Sciences

Applications are invited from candidates possessing the following qualifications for filling up 1 position of Scientist in DBT sponsored project titled, Primate Resource and Research Centre and facility on small animals – an incubator for translational research, initially for a period of one year, on consolidated emoluments of Rs 42,000/- p.m.

Qualifications: PhD, in any branch of Life Sciences, with 1 year post doctoral experience having flair for conducting intricate animal experiments.
The selected candidate has to carry out intricate animal experiments and discharge any other duties assigned from time to time.
Emoluments: The assignment will be for a period of one year on monthly consolidated contract emoluments of 42,000/- p.m.

1. The post exists in a sponsored project and is purely temporary. There shall be no claim for regular appointment against any core post of the Institute.

2. The post is initially for a period of one year. The other terms and conditions governing the appointment shall be as per the Rules and Regulations of the Institute applicable to project employment.

3. No hostel housing facility will be provided.

4. Applicants may clearly indicate the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same.

5. Candidates called for interview shall not be paid TA/DA.

6. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

Scholarship Application Deadline:4th February 2011

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PhD and Post-Doc Positions in Tumor Immunology Research, Israel

M.Sc. / Ph.D. students and Post-Doctoral fellows are invited to join the laboratory of Cytokine Biology, in the Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences
Major scientific projects of the laboratory include:
1). The role of inflammation in the malignant process (carcinogenesis, tumor invasion and metastasis, tumor angiogenesis and interactions of
the tumor with the host’s immune system).
2). Interleukin-1 (IL-1) receptor and Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling in sterile inflammation and angiogenesis in the malignant
process.
3). Mechanisms and signaling pathways of novel intracellular non-secretable aisoforms of the cytokine IL-1.
4). Intervention in IL-1 expression in anti-tumor therapeutic approaches.
Techniques used in the laboratory include tissue culture and in vitro
work, molecular biology techniques and in vivo work. These are applied to cutting-edge issues in cytokine and tumor immunobiology, stem cell biology and angiogeesis. Excellent teamwork and atmosphere
Excellent Students could apply to the “Bio medicine Challenges” program for generous funding of the degree and full stipend.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer
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