Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Molecular Immunology

We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the
Molecular Immunology group. The main interest of the laboratory is to
understand how bacteria are recognised and controlled by the mucosal immune
system. In the laboratory we extensively use and develop bacterial flow
cytometry, molecular genetics, and novel vaccination strategies to probe the
major determinants of immunogenicity at mucosal surfaces, as well as the
function of induced immune responses. We collaborate internationally to
accelerate fundamental progress in mucosal immunology, as well as to bring
relevant discoveries into clinical practice. The group places a strong focus
on both personal and scientific development of our group members. We believe
that training the next generation of diverse and inclusive scientific leaders
is equally important as our major scientific progress.





You should hold or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil in biological
sciences and will manage your own research project independently. You should
have strong organisational skills and proven ability to communicate
experimental data effectively to scientists from a range of disciplines.





The post-holder will have the opportunity to work independently and will
primarily be involved in developing tools to track and quantify bacterial
sampling by the mucosal immune system. Experience in innate or adaptive
immunity research, flow cytometry, primary immune cell cultivation and mouse
handling is desirable. An ability to work collaboratively across the
disciplines of immunology, microbiology and synthetic biology would also be an
advantage. Enthusiasm to creatively think “outside the box” is essential.





The post available as a fixed-term contract for 2 years. If you are interested
in this position, and have the skills and experience we are looking for,
please apply below. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting
statement as part of your online application. The closing date for the
applications is midday on 19 April 2024. Interviews will be held





The closing date for applications is 19 April 2024 at midday. Interviews to be
held at the beginning of May.