Postdoctoral Immunology & Fungal Neuroinflammation Researcher

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a post‑doctoral research fellow in the Fungal Immunology Group within the Institute of Immunology & Immunotherapy. The role focuses on characterising immune responses, especially tissue‑resident subsets, during fungal infection using in vivo models and transgenic tools.

Based in the Drummond lab, you will collaborate with teams in Denmark and Uganda. Funding is available for 3 years with extension potential; opportunities include publishing,

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology or microbiology (or near completion).
• High level analytical capability and ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• First author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with mentor support.
• Analyse and interpret data and disseminate findings in publications and seminars.
• Supervise students and provide guidance to junior researchers where appropriate.

Skills

Immunology

In vivo mouse models

Flow cytometry

Scientific communication

Literature reviews

Education

PhD in immunology or microbiology

Tools

Microscopy

Transgenic tools

Job description

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a post‑doctoral research fellow in the Fungal Immunology Group within the Institute of Immunology & Immunotherapy. The role focuses on characterising immune responses, especially tissue‑resident subsets, during fungal infection using in vivo models and transgenic tools.

Based in the Drummond lab, you will collaborate with teams in Denmark and Uganda. Funding is available for 3 years with extension potential; opportunities include publishing,