Research Fellow

Funding/Activity Limited until 31^st August 2026

The Scottish Fish Immunology Research Centre (SFIRC), within the School of Biological Sciences, undertakes fundamental and applied research to enhance current knowledge of fish physiology. We focus on immunology, new or improved therapeutic approaches to combat fish disease, and nutrition research to improve fish health and welfare. Working closely with the aquaculture industry, a key area of our focus is on the molecular and functional underpinnings of immune modulation in Atlantic salmon, particularly during the parr-smolt transformation. To better understand how light throughout production influences fish performance, the advertised position will investigate how photoperiodic entrainment influences the immune response and disease resilience of farmed Atlantic salmon. The work will involve fish trials using state-of-the-art aquarium facilities within the school and functional genomic approaches, including use of a recently established high throughput immune gene expression profiling (fluidigm) platform.

The successful candidate will join a thriving research community within the Scottish Fish Immunology Research Centre and within the wider community of the school.

The post will be based in the School of Biological Sciences. The work will investigate how photoperiod influences the immune response in farmed Atlantic salmon and will involve both fish trials and gene expression analysis. The successful candidate will join a thriving research community within the Scottish Fish Immunology Research Centre, located within the school.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 6, £37,999 - £41,421 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Sam Martin, Director of Scottish Fish Immunology Research Centre, e-mail: sam.martin@abdn.ac.uk

Or Dr Jason Holland, Lecturer in School of Biological Sciences, e-mail: j.holland@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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The closing date for the receipt of applications is 17^th January 2025

The School of Biological Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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