Postdoctoral Research Associate - Host-Pathogen Immunology

Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Exeter invites applications for a part‑time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a BBSRC‑funded programme focused on host‑pathogen interactions using Galleria mellonella as a model.

The post is based in the Department of Biosciences and Living Systems Institute and forms part of a major project investigating immune responses and antimicrobial discovery. A PhD and strong publication record are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with strong publication record.
• Ability to present research progress and write proposals to external bodies.
• Experience coordinating across multiple labs or groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across collaborating laboratories.
• Generate fluorescent pathogen strains and conduct infection biology experiments.
• Perform flow cytometry‑based analyses of pathogen engulfment by insect immune cells.
• Prepare biological samples and datasets for downstream analyses (transcriptomic/genomic).

Skills

Infection biology

Flow cytometry

Transcriptomics

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

Flow cytometer

Job description

The University of Exeter invites applications for a part‑time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a BBSRC‑funded programme focused on host‑pathogen interactions using Galleria mellonella as a model.

The post is based in the Department of Biosciences and Living Systems Institute and forms part of a major project investigating immune responses and antimicrobial discovery. A PhD and strong publication record are essential.