Postdoctoral Scientist – Platelet Immunology

Earlham Institute; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Earlham Institute in Norwich invites applications for a (Senior) Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Wojtowicz Laboratory. The role focuses on platelet biology, megakaryocyte function, and the interplay between diet and immune responses, using flow cytometry, genomics, and microfluidics.

The successful candidate will work with primary animal samples and cell lines, develop single-cell microfluidic methods, and analyse data with support from the FACS facility.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field with substantial laboratory experience.
• Experience with flow cytometry, lineage tracing or genomics.
• Experience in developing microfluidic single-cell technologies.

Responsibilities

• Address fundamental questions in platelet biology and megakaryocyte biology.
• Utilise cell lines and primary animal samples; employ microfluidics and flow cytometry.
• Collaborate with the Macaulay group; receive training on FACS and data analysis.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Genomics

Lineage tracing

Microfluidics

Data analysis

Education

PhD

Tools

FACS analyser

Microfluidic platforms

Job description

The Earlham Institute in Norwich invites applications for a (Senior) Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Wojtowicz Laboratory. The role focuses on platelet biology, megakaryocyte function, and the interplay between diet and immune responses, using flow cytometry, genomics, and microfluidics.

The successful candidate will work with primary animal samples and cell lines, develop single-cell microfluidic methods, and analyse data with support from the FACS facility.