Location: | Birmingham |
---|---|
Salary: | £35,880 to £45,163 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 4th November 2024 |
---|---|
Closes: | 5th January 2025 |
Job Ref: | 104822 |
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £35,880 to £45,163 with potential progression once in post to £47,874
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to October 2027
Role Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed scientist to join our project team, which is aiming to better understand the in-host behaviour of fungal pathogens. The candidate’s research will focus on how fungal pathogens respond to cues encountered in organ-specific environments. This is an exciting opportunity to investigate regulation of fungal adaptation and antifungal immunity in vivo. The project team comprises of two research groups, Dr Drummond’s group at Birmingham, and the research lab of Dr Rebecca Hall at the University of Kent. Both groups are supported by the Wellcome Trust and will work closely together during the project. There will be opportunity for additional training for the successful applicant with our collaborators to develop a wide range of technical expertise in immunology and microbiology.
Funding for the position is available for 3 years, with possibility of extension. The lab is located within the Institute of Immunology & Immunotherapy at the University of Birmingham, where a collaborative environment exists, rich in immunologists with a range of complimentary research interests. We also closely work with our colleagues in the Institute of Microbiology & Infection who specialise in fungal biology and drug resistance.
The candidate should demonstrate a good understanding of immunology and medical microbiology, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. They will be expected to help develop new techniques within the laboratory, help supervise project/undergraduate students, and present their data regularly at internal lab meetings and external conferences.
All applicants should be ideally be proficient with in vivo immunology, flow cytometry, basic tissue culture and molecular biology techniques. Prior experience with microscopy (particularly confocal) would be advantageous. Applicants should be able to demonstrate prior research success; for example, through publications/pre-prints, presentations at conferences and relevant academic prizes/travel awards.
Person Specification
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Rebecca Drummond, r.drummond@bham.ac.uk.
To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.
Valuing excellence, sustaining investment
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.
Type / Role:
Subject Area(s):
Location(s):