Postdoctoral Research Associate
UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974
School of Biological Sciences - Institute of Infection and Immunology Research
Full Time- 35 hours per week
Fixed Term – 1st January 2025 – 31st December 2026
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the mucosal immune and inflammatory response during murine infection with the parasite Schistosoma mansoni, focusing on refined cellular immunology readouts.
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week).
The specific aim of this position will be to reveal core immune and inflammatory features of the mucosal response to S. mansoni, with a focus on defining the role of macrophages, dendritic cells and CD4+ T cells in induction vs regulation of intestinal and/or pulmonary tissue damage and repair during murine infection with this parasite. Part of this will involve linking immune readouts with sequencing, microbiota and metabolic data sets to identify key mechanisms that promote or regulate mucosal inflammation against S. mansoni.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Planning and execution of the research project, under general guidance from the PI
- Experimental work on the mucosal response to S. mansoni, using a range of techniques including murine infection with this parasite, isolation of immune cells from tissues ex vivo and advanced spectral flow cytometry
- Presentation and discussion of research findings within and beyond the research group, including via publications, presentation at conferences etc.
- Supervision of students and junior staff working on the project
- Contribute to laboratory organisation and maintenance
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £39,347- £46,974
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 19 September 2024.
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Interviews dates TBC.
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