Research Fellow in Equine Gut Inflammation

Fixed Term until 30/09/2026

The role

The post is based in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Science at the University of Surrey, within the School of Veterinary Medicine in Guildford, Surrey. You will be part of a growing, inter-disciplinary research group with a strong international reputation. The school and wider Faculty of Health and Medical Science has a strategic commitment to One Health research which is reflected in a diverse range of research groups investigating health and disease in humans and animals.

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral scientist to deliver the scientific objectives of a project which explores the potential of faecal biomarkers as research and clinical diagnostic tools for horses. The post holder will be primarily responsible for designing and undertaking laboratory assays of cytokines and other biomarkers in faecal samples, and for the statistical analysis of this data. Working with the project’s academic investigators, the post-holder will lead on writing high quality scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a track record of timely delivery of immunoassay results. Competency in laboratory immunoassay techniques essential and previous experience of multi-variable data analysis will be very useful in this role. A scientist with well-developed scientific writing skills is sought to deliver the required publications from this project in a timely fashion.  

In addition to your salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, relocation assistance where appropriate, attractive research environments, the latest teaching facilities, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities. Furthermore, our benefit packages include pension, childcare assistance and discounted membership of university sports facilities.

The University of Surrey is located on a beautiful, leafy campus in Guildford, just 30 miles from London and benefits from excellent rail, air and road connections.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria outlined above on the University Website. 

For an informal discussion or further details, please contact:

Professor Chris Proudman – c.proudman@surrey.ac.uk

The anticipated interview date is 30/10/24 

Duration: Fixed term until 30th September 2026 sponsored by Petplan Charitable Trust

Principal Investigators:

Professor Chris Proudman

Dr Carla Moller-Levet

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/horse-microbiome-research-group 

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'Apply' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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