HBV Host–Virus Interactions: Decoding Outcomes in Liver Disease

THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Matthews Lab at the Francis Crick Institute invites applications for a Crick PhD project focusing on the interactions between host and hepatitis B virus in determining infection outcomes. The project sits within the Hepatitis B elimination lab, spanning wet lab, clinical cohorts, big data and epidemiology with global collaborations.

Candidates will explore host and viral biomarkers, genetics, and novel treatments, applying omics techniques to understand risk and progression.

Qualifications

• Background in infection and virology with interest in host–pathogen interactions.
• Experience handling and analysing biological data is desirable.
• Strong collaborative and interdisciplinary research mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform research on pathways linking host and HBV outcomes.
• Integrate genomics, biomarker data, and clinical cohorts to understand mechanisms.

Skills

Infection biology

Virology

Genomics

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

The Matthews Lab at the Francis Crick Institute invites applications for a Crick PhD project focusing on the interactions between host and hepatitis B virus in determining infection outcomes. The project sits within the Hepatitis B elimination lab, spanning wet lab, clinical cohorts, big data and epidemiology with global collaborations.

Candidates will explore host and viral biomarkers, genetics, and novel treatments, applying omics techniques to understand risk and progression.