Postdoctoral Immunology Researcher - Mucosal & Omics

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

29 days annual leave + holidays

EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunology (Grade 6) to join the Hepworth lab. You will perform experiments in Mucosal Immunology, ILC biology and related interdisciplinary areas, using flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR, RNA sequencing, imaging and other cutting‑edge techniques.

You will design experiments, drive a publishable project, and help supervise other lab members.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology or related Biomedical Sciences with a relevant BSc (hons).
• Strong knowledge in Immunology, especially mucosal immunology.
• Excellent technical skills in core lab techniques.
• Experience with transgenic animal models and in vivo disease models.
• Experience with emerging omics and informatics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and conceptualise experiments.
• Lead a research project with view to publication.
• Help supervise other lab members.

Skills

Experimental design

Project management

Supervision

Communication

Education

PhD in Immunology

BSc (hons) in Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

RT‑PCR

RNA sequencing

Imaging & data analysis

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunology (Grade 6) to join the Hepworth lab. You will perform experiments in Mucosal Immunology, ILC biology and related interdisciplinary areas, using flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR, RNA sequencing, imaging and other cutting‑edge techniques.

You will design experiments, drive a publishable project, and help supervise other lab members.