Postdoc: Host–Pathogen Immunology in Insect Model

University of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (0.5FTE) to join the Biosciences and Living Systems Institute. The role focuses on host-pathogen interactions using Galleria mellonella, within a major BBSRC-funded program. Fixed-term until 30 June 2027.

Salary pro rata from £34,610 to £38,784 per annum, Grade E. The successful candidate will coordinate across labs, perform infection biology experiments, and contribute to downstream omics analyses, with access to world-class

Qualifications

• You will hold a PhD in molecular biology, genetics, developmental biology, infection biology, microbiology, cell biology or a closely related discipline and will have an excellent publication record appropriate to career stage.
• Strong ability to present information on research progress and outcomes, orally, in writing and electronically.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across multiple collaborating laboratories.
• Generate fluorescent bacterial and fungal pathogen strains and perform infection biology experiments.
• Deliver flow cytometry-based analyses of pathogen engulfment by insect immune cells.
• Prepare high-quality biological samples and datasets for downstream analyses.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Oral and written communication

Education

PhD in molecular biology or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

Transcriptomics

Job description

University of Exeter is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (0.5FTE) to join the Biosciences and Living Systems Institute. The role focuses on host-pathogen interactions using Galleria mellonella, within a major BBSRC-funded program. Fixed-term until 30 June 2027.

Salary pro rata from £34,610 to £38,784 per annum, Grade E. The successful candidate will coordinate across labs, perform infection biology experiments, and contribute to downstream omics analyses, with access to world-class