Research Associate (Fixed Term) Department of Pathology – Job Reference : PK51315

French Club of Young Immunologists; Áncash; On-site; PEN 111,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

French Club of Young Immunologists is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join the group and explore molecular regulation of novel T cell functions using state-of-the-art techniques in protein biochemistry, imaging, and gene editing. The role includes studying extracellular vesicles from T cells, collaborating with clinicians to obtain human tissue samples, and supervising junior researchers.

The candidate should have strong background in T cell biology, cytotoxicity regulation, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in human T cell biology and regulation of cytotoxicity and cell death.
• Ability to design and conduct independent and collaborative research projects.
• Strong communication of complex scientific concepts in writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
• Write up research work for presentation and publication.
• Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others.
• Translate advances into research activity and supervise junior team members.

Skills

T cell biology

Immunology research

Cell biology

Literature review

Education

PhD in Immunology

Tools

CRISPR

Flow cytometry

Molecular cloning

Job description

Closing Date: 29 October 2026

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist to join Prof Christina Zielinski's group to work in the field of human T-cell regulation. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of human T-cell immunology using cutting edge cellular, molecular approaches, protein biochemistry and imaging.

About The Zielinski Lab

Our lab investigates novel functions, molecular pathways and the translational relevance of human T cells in clinical situations such as infections, autoimmunity and cancer. We are interested in the identification and characterization of novel T cell functions in the human tissue microenvironment and in their dissection at the molecular level. We have recently shown that innate signalling platforms are operative in human T cells and are interested in further exploring their role for adaptive immunity and their regulation.

About The Role

Your project will focus on the molecular regulation of new T cell functions and signalling platforms using state-of-the-art and cutting edge technologies in protein biochemistry, imaging, gene editing etc. The project will involve studying the role and regulation of T cell derived extracellular vesicles. As a postdoc, you will have the opportunity to engage in multiple projects and to collaborate with junior scientists of the team and to supervise junior team members. You will also collaborate with clinicians to obtain human tissue samples. Expertise in T cell biology and the regulation of cytotoxicity and cell death is strongly encouraged as a prerequisite for application. Computational (scRNAseq) and modelling expertise is a plus. You may also pursue a research agenda of your interest and contribute with new technologies and T cell-related questions that fit into the overall vision of our team.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Scholarship:

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
• Write up research work for presentation and publication.
• Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
• Translate knowledge of advances in the subject areas into research activity.
• Manage own research and administrative activities, with guidance if required.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.
• Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
• Contribute to the general lab management.
• Teaching and Learning Support:
• May assist in the supervision of student projects.
• Provide limited supervision/instruction to classes.
• May assist in the development of student research skills.
• May plan and deliver seminars relating to research area.

Liaison And Networking

• Liaise with colleagues and students; build internal and external contacts and

participate in networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.

Planning And Organising

• Contribute significantly to shaping the scientific direction of the project
• Identify, develop, and optimise techniques needed to achieve project aims
• Introduce innovative approaches where required.
• Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, contribute to reporting of research results.
• Plan the use of research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate.
• Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others.
• Contribute to planning of joint research projects led by principal investigator.
• Contribute to establishing biobanks (human tissue samples, PBMC) for project associated investigations.

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