Next-Generation Vaccine Development
We are seeking a highly motivated Master’s student or final-year BSc student from a Vietnamese university to join our research team at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU). This position is part of a MODRA-funded project focused on advancing next-generation vaccine development. The selected candidate will work in an interdisciplinary research environment and gain hands-on experience in molecular biology, genomics, and translational research.
🔬 Project Overview
Development of a precision vaccine for Streptococcus suis using machine learning–assisted rational antigen design.
🧪 Student Project / Thesis Focus
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Cloning and expression of recombinant antigens in Escherichia coli
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Immunological validation, including ELISA and Opsonophagocytic Killing Assays (OPKA)
✨ Benefits
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Fully funded: All laboratory costs covered
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Travel support: Conference and workshop travel grant
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Mentorship: Supervision by OUCRU scientists and international collaborators
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Research impact: Contribution to One Health–oriented solutions for a major zoonotic pathogen
📍 Location
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV (and brief statement of interest, if available) to:
[email protected]
