Post-doctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Our group discovered an unprecedented, evolutionary conserved core purine enzyme (FAMIN) that prevents inflammation and autoimmunity. Genetic loss of function causes monogenic Still's disease (a childhood fever syndrome with arthritis) and Crohn's disease (an inflammatory bowel disease), and a common hypomorphic variant predisposes for Crohn's disease and leprosy (a chronic infection). Cader et al, Cell 2020 Jan 23, DOI 10.1016/j.cell.2019.12.017 and Saveljeva et al, Cell Metab 2022 Jan 4, DOI 10.1016/j.cmet.2021.12.009

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented structural biologist, who shares our passion for discovery and who is looking for an exciting challenge within our highly multidisciplinary group.

Our lab is located in the new Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease (CITIID), for more info, see https://www.citiid.cam.ac.uk and http://www.med.cam.ac.uk/kaser/.

The initial employment contract is for one year, with the intention for extension, contingent on available funding.

For informal inquiries please contact Professor Arthur Kaser FMedSci (ak729@cam.ac.uk).

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Closing date: 2nd February 2025

Interview Date: to be confirmed

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