Postdoctoral Researchers

University of Glasgow; Milton Heights; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the UK is seeking postdoctoral researchers to join the Myeloid Cell-Focused Tissue Immunobiology Lab. Candidates will lead innovative research on tissue-resident immune cells and integrate both human and mouse models in collaboration with international partners. The ideal candidates should possess expertise in tissue multi-omics, advanced imaging techniques, and project leadership. This role offers an inclusive environment to foster the next generation of scientists.

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding multi-omics studies in tissue biology.
• Ability to use advanced imaging techniques for tissue analysis.
• Familiarity with CRISPR-Cas9 application in research.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on tissue-resident immune cells.
• Integrate human and mouse models to advance research.
• Collaborate with institutions like Gemelli Hospital and University of Oxford.

Skills

Expertise in tissue multi-omics

3D tissue imaging

Human tissue organoids

CAR-T cells

CRISPR-Cas9-guided gene editing

Inducible transgenic models

Project leadership

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Overview

The Myeloid Cell-Focused Tissue Immunobiology Lab, led by Prof Mariola Kurowska-Stolarska in the School of Infection and Immunity, University of Glasgow, UK has three postdoctoral positions available, funded by UKRI BBSRC, the MRC, and Arthritis UK.

We are seeking candidates with enthusiasm and appropriate expertise to lead research on the role of tissue-resident macrophages and dendritic cells in regulating tissue immune homeostasis, inflammation, and disease resolution, using the joint as a model system.

To maximise the impact of tissue discoveries, our lab follows a bedside-to-bench-and-back scientific approach, in which human and mouse research strategies are fully integrated to advance understanding of basic tissue biology and drive clinical innovation. You will be embedded in an ex vivo and in vivo experimental tissue biology lab that is closely linked with the experimental medicine tissue lab at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, led by Prof. Stefano Alivernini. This partnership enables a fully integrated basic science and translational research approach within a single project. In addition, the funded projects include collaborations at the University of Oxford. The University of Glasgow is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and fosters a positive, empowering research environment to support the development of the next generation of scientists.

Responsibilities

Lead research on the role of tissue-resident macrophages and dendritic cells in regulating tissue immune homeostasis, inflammation, and disease resolution.

Embed experimental work in ex vivo and in vivo tissue biology labs, collaborating with the experimental medicine tissue lab at Gemelli Hospital, Italy, and the University of Oxford.

Integrate human and mouse research strategies to advance basic tissue biology and drive clinical innovation.

Qualifications

• Expertise in tissue multi-omics and 3D tissue imaging, human tissue organoids, CAR-T cells, CRISPR-Cas9-guided gene or epigenetic editing, and inducible transgenic models targeting dendritic cells, tissue-resident macrophages, the tissue niche, and sensory neurons.
• Strong project leadership and a collaborative mindset.