Senior Postdoc Virology Scientist — Vaccine Platform Lead

Animal and Plant Health Agency; Addlestone; Sur place; GBP 48 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Civil Service pension

Excellent Civil Service benefits

Résumé du poste

APHA Weybridge is seeking a Senior Postdoctoral Scientist to lead the Avian Virology Workgroup as part of a UKRI-funded Next Generation Veterinary Vaccines programme. The project focuses on influenza, coronaviruses, and emerging threats, developing a plug‑and‑play vaccine platform and assessing immunogenicity and efficacy.

You will coordinate cross‑disciplinary research, manage milestones, and contribute to publications while ensuring safe lab practices within SAPO4/ACDP3 containment

Qualifications

• Senior postdoctoral scientist with leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and deliver project objectives across APHA and partner organisations.
• Lead line-managershi p and development of scientific staff; ensure high-quality outputs.

Description du poste

APHA Weybridge is seeking a Senior Postdoctoral Scientist to lead the Avian Virology Workgroup as part of a UKRI-funded Next Generation Veterinary Vaccines programme. The project focuses on influenza, coronaviruses, and emerging threats, developing a plug‑and‑play vaccine platform and assessing immunogenicity and efficacy.

You will coordinate cross‑disciplinary research, manage milestones, and contribute to publications while ensuring safe lab practices within SAPO4/ACDP3 containment