We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunology (Grade 6). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to work within a dynamic and inclusive environment, in the Hepworth lab in the areas of Mucosal Immunology, ILC biology and relevant interdisciplinary fields (e.g. neuroimmunology, matrix biology, metabolism, etc). This would be expected to include independently performing experiments utilizing animal models and the downstream isolation and analysis of immune cells using a variety of techniques including, but not limited to, flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR, bulk and single cell RNA sequencing, imaging and other emerging technologies (e.g. imaging mass cytometry, spatial transcriptomics, metabolomics/proteomics) including aspects of informatics and advanced data analysis.
You will be responsible for
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Conceptualise and design experiments
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Undertake and drive a research project with view to publication
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Help supervise other lab members and students
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
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Hold (or expect to hold shortly) a PhD in Immunology, or other relevant discipline in Biomedical Sciences, and a BSc (hons) in a relevant Biological Science.
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Extensive and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in Immunology, particularly Mucosal Immunology or other relevant subdiscipline (e.g. neuroimmunology, metabolism, matrix biology etc).
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Excellent technical skills in core lab techniques and benchwork.
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Extensive experience in core Immunological Techniques (e.g. multiparameter flow cytometry, tissue processing, ELISA, RT-PCR etc).
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Experience in transgenic animal models and/or in vivo interventions and disease models.
Desirable Criteria:
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Experience with emerging technologies e.g. ‘omics and advanced informatics, spatial transcriptomics and other imaging techniques.
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Experience in cross-disciplinary aspects of immunology, particularly welcoming applicants with backgrounds in neuroimmunology, matrix biology, metabolism or other relevant areas.
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Hold a UK Home Office License (or equivalent experience outside UK).
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
Generous employer contribution pension
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Matt Hepworth
Email Address: [email protected]
General enquiries and administrative support
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Technical and job portal support
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
