Scientific Researcher - PNAC - Dr Noe Rodriguez - LMB 2569

Fixed term 1 year 

We are looking for a motivated person to join the Neuro-immune crosstalk lab led by Noe Rodriguez. You will join a friendly emerging lab developing an interdisciplinary collaborative research programme aimed at understanding how neurons modulate immune cells during antiviral and antitumour immunity. 

You will be a creative scientist who is passionate about neuroimmunology and microscopy, who will thrive in a laboratory with a supportive, friendly and inclusive atmosphere. You will have a PhD in a relevant field (e.g. immunology, neuroscience) or are due to complete within 6 months. You will have experience of one or several of the following immunofluorescence-based imaging techniques: light sheet microscopy, clearing and whole mount imaging, multicolour immunofluorescence microscopy, IBEX, expansion microscopy, or similar. Previous experience in immunology research is not essential. 

For further information please contact Noe Rodriguez (noer@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk) 

The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 16%, holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications. 

The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. More information can be found at www.ukri.org and www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk. 

To apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board via the 'Apply' button above.

If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk. 

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening. 

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require; recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.