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PhD student : Stevenage, United Kingdom

 • Requisition ID: WD96885
• Position: Full-Time Temporary
• Functional area: Science and Technology
• Location: Hertfordshire
• Required degrees: Bachelors

Basic qualifications:
Candidates must possess (or be predicted to achieve) at least Upper Second (2.1) class Honours degree or MSc. or equivalent in Immunology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a closely related subject.

You must also demonstrate:
- A fluent command of written and oral English coupled with exceptional communication skills
- A high level of motivation and commitment to immunology research and study
- Excellent theoretical and practical skills, gained within a laboratory environment, and a conscientious and dedicated approach to laboratory work
- Experience and aptitude in the effective use of information technology and information sources
- Proficient problem solving and analytical skills
- Well developed scientific writing skills – the ability to write clear, accurate and accessible scientific data and reports
- The ability to interact positively and effectively with collaborating academic and industrial scientists
- Evidence of effective planning & organizing

To be successful in this role you should have good theoretical knowledge of the drug discovery process and the ability to:
• Plan, execute and write-up all experiments with quality and clarity to GSK standards.
• Attend all relevant and required meetings
• Publish and present your research at internal and external meetings
• Be actively involved and participate in GSK R&D community events
• Commit to understand and comply with all ethical and health and safety requirements including completion of relevant expected training courses.
• Be productive and successful in a structured work environment
• Be a flexible, pragmatic and self-motivated researcher willing to develop your technical and analytical skills to progress your research project in innovative ways.
• Act as a team player and effectively build relationships.
• Keep abreast and have current knowledge of research in this field

Preferred qualifications:
A degree or MSc in Immunology would be preferred

Details:
Thinking about your post-graduate career?

We have exciting Industry/Academic PhD studentships in GlaxoSmithKline's Immunology Catalyst, Medicines Research Centre, Stevenage, UK.

A properly functioning immune system is crucial to maintain health and immunology is a fertile research area for the discovery and development of new medicines.

In 2015, GSK R&D launched the Immunology Network – a unique approach that brings together cutting-edge immunology expertise, technology and experience from academia and GSK. The goal of the Immunology Network is to drive major breakthroughs in immunology, share knowledge, spark new ideas, inspire new science and foster strong and enduring collaborations – ultimately helping to shape the future of medical immunology research.

Leading immunologists from academia: Prof. Luke O’Neill FRS, Prof. Clare Bryant, Prof. Timothy Radstake, Prof. Kathy Triantafilou, Dr. Seth Masters and Dr. Florent Ginhoux, have joined the Immunology Network. These academic scientists pursue their own immunology research while physically located in GSK laboratories, working alongside GSK scientists and utilising GSK technology in a framework known as the ‘Immunology Catalyst’.

The Immunology Catalyst is now expanding to include a PhD Training Programme to train and develop the next generation of immunologists.

GSK is joining forces with Trinity College Dublin to deliver this PhD Training Programme. Trinity has an excellent reputation for immunology and the Programme Sponsor is Prof. Luke O’Neill FRS, a scientist of world renown. Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is ranked 1st in Ireland and in the top 100 world universities by the QS World University Rankings.

We are now seeking exceptional and highly committed PhD candidates for the Programme.

This is a unique opportunity for PhD students to connect with some of the best minds in immunology, working on frontier areas of basic immunology research in world-class research facilities.

Successful candidates will be able to leverage the formidable tools and technologies of industry, receive excellent scientific and developmental training and gain unique experience in drug discovery. Collectively, this provides a unique opportunity and a strong start to a scientific career.

As an Immunology Catalyst PhD student, you will be fully funded, based at the GSK Medicines Research Centre in Stevenage, UK and registered at Trinity College Dublin. Students will be co-supervised by both a top GSK scientist and a leading academic immunologist based in the Immunology catalyst.

Specific project details will be made available at interview, however project focus areas will include:
• Complement system
• Immuno-metabolism
• Inflammasome biology
• Systems biology approaches to understanding immunological disease

Successful candidates will be hired on a GSK fixed term temporary contract of 4 years duration commencing 2017. Applicants must currently have and retain the right to work in the UK for the duration of the PhD. PhD degrees will be awarded by Trinity College Dublin. Admission and progression of candidates will be in accordance with the provisions of Part III of the Calendar of Trinity College Dublin.

Closing date for applications: 7th December 2016
Interviews to be held in January 2017

Please use the cover letter to highlight how you fit the applicant profile and meet the skills and competencies for the role. Your cover letter along with your CV will be used to assess your application.
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