Host-Pathogen Interactions Fellow: Genomics & Imaging

Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Gym & wellbeing discounts

Personal development courses

On-site childcare

Travel schemes

Job summary

University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Fellow to explore host-pathogen interactions in bunyaviruses. The role involves genome-wide screening, genome editing, and advanced cell imaging to define host factors and viral replication mechanisms.

The successful candidate will collaborate across virology, immunology, and imaging groups, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a strong publication track record expected.

Qualifications

• PhD with postdoctoral experience in host-pathogen interactions and genome-wide screening.
• Proven publication record in high-ranking journals.

Responsibilities

• Study bunyavirus host–pathogen interactions at molecular/atomic level.
• Implement genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 and haploid cell screening.
• Dissect mechanisms via imaging and functional manipulation.

Skills

Host-pathogen interactions

Imaging techniques

Scientific publishing

Education

PhD in host-pathogen interactions

Tools

CRISPR-Cas9

Genome-wide screening

Proteomics

Job description

University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Fellow to explore host-pathogen interactions in bunyaviruses. The role involves genome-wide screening, genome editing, and advanced cell imaging to define host factors and viral replication mechanisms.

The successful candidate will collaborate across virology, immunology, and imaging groups, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a strong publication track record expected.