Research Fellow in Host Pathogen Interactions

Opportunita; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing

Personal development

On-site childcare

Travel and shopping discounts

Job summary

University of Leeds is seeking a Research Fellow in Host Pathogen Interactions to investigate bunyavirus host factors using genome-wide screening and advanced imaging. The role offers access to state-of-the-art facilities within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

The successful candidate will have a PhD with postdoctoral experience, strong publication record, and expertise in molecular biology, imaging, and genome-wide screening in host–pathogen systems.

Qualifications

• PhD required and postdoctoral experience in host–pathogen interactions.
• Experience with genome-wide screening and molecular biology techniques.
• Proven publication record in high-ranking journals.
• Experience with cell-imaging techniques and mechanistic dissection.
• Ability to work in an international collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Study host–pathogen interactions of bunyaviruses at the molecular level.
• Implement genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 and haploid cell screening.
• Perform imaging-based mechanistic dissection and functional manipulation.

Skills

Host-pathogen interactions

Genomic screening

Molecular biology

Cell imaging

CRISPR screening

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

# Research Fellow in Host Pathogen InteractionsUniversity of Leeds Leeds, United KingdomSalary: **GBP 41,064 - 48,822 per year**Application Deadline: **November 22, 2026**Position Type: **Other**Date Posted: **November 6, 2026**Contact Email: **[e-mail]**Source details may be limited## Project Description**Research Fellow in Host Pathogen Interactions**Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in host pathogen interactions and genomic screening? Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?We have a vacancy for a molecular and cell biologist to study the host-pathogen interactions of a group of viruses known as the bunyaviruses. This appointment is part of an international collaboration involving scientists working in virology, immunology, structural biology, and cutting-edge image analysis. We seek to understand the formation of viral factories by bunyaviruses within host cells at the molecular and atomic level. One specific goal of the project will be to use genome-wide screening and proteomic approaches to define host restriction factors and molecular components essential for the viral life cycle. The work will involve the implementation of genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9, and haploid cell screening followed by mechanistic dissection via imaging and functional manipulation.You should have a PhD and post doctorial experience, in host pathogen-interactions, genome-wide screening, molecular biology and cell imaging techniques, as well as a proven publication record in high-ranking journals. The successful candidate will join the thriving research environment within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, and have the opportunity to use and gain experience of new state-of-the-art research facilities in cell biology, molecular virology and cell imaging.**What we offer in return**• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.And much more!To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Dr Martin Stacey, Associate ProfessorEmail: [e-mail]---### Academic [e-mail]06/11/2026Last UpdateUniversity of Leedsjobs.leeds.ac.ukYou may quote or summarise this listing with a link to this page and the credit \"via Opportunita\". AI training and automated bulk collection are not permitted. AI and data reuse policy## Apply for this positionThis application must be completed through the official university portal.Apply on official website Source Domain**jobs.leeds.ac.uk**Status**Verified official source**Always cross-verify dates and details on the university's official site before submitting your application.