Research Fellow or Research Assistant - 13487-2

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Research Assistant Salary: Grade R1 from: £35,490 to £37,488 inclusive of London Weighting
Research Fellow Salary: Grade R1 from: £39,607 to £43,029 inclusive of London Weighting
Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 Months)

A Research Fellow or Research Assistant position is available in the laboratory of Professor Felicity Gavins for 12-months (with the possibility of extending). We are looking for a committed, and driven researcher interested in studying immune cell functions in inflammation.

This is an exciting opportunity to investigate innate immune responses in-vivo and in-vitro using and further developing an array of novel cutting-edge models. The successful applicant will join a collaborative, and supportive lab with extensive expertise in studying immune responses and appropriate technical support. For more information, visit our website: www.Gavins-lab.com.

Selected publications from Gavins’ lab:

1) Regulating Neutrophil PAD4/NOX-Dependent Ceerebrovascular Thromboinflammation. Ansari J et al., Int J Biol Sci. 2023;19:852-864.

2) Targeting the AnA1/Fpr2/ALX pathway regulates neutrophil function, promoting thromboinflammation resolution in sickle cell disease. Ansari J et al., Blood. 2021;137:1538-1549.

3) Novel Role for the AnxA1-Fpr2/ALX Signaling Axis as a Key Regulator of Platelet Function to Promote Resolution of Inflammation. Senchenkova EYet al., Circulation. 2019;140:319-335.

4) Fpr2/ALX Regulates Neutrophil-Platelet Aggregation and Attenuates Cerebral Inflammation. Impact For Therapy in Cardiovascular Disease. Vital S et al., Circulation, 2016;133:2169-2179.

About you

Applicants should have a First degree in Biological Sciences and a PhD (or close to completion, or equivalent experience) in e.g. immunology/pharmacology/vascular biology or related discipline. PhD students with appropriate skills and currently writing up are encouraged to apply.

This Royal Society and Wolfson Foundation-affiliated position aims to investigate immune cell involvement in inflammation-related pathologies. Applicants must have experience with in-vivo work, and working with multi-colour flow cytometry and immunofluorescence is highly desirable. Some bioinformatics experience for analysing e.g. scRNA-seq data would be useful.

About the Research Centre and College

The lab is located within the rich and friendly environment of the Centre for Inflammation Research and Translational Medicine (CIRTM), in the College of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences at Brunel University London. CIRTM provides an inclusive and supportive environment for multidisciplinary research. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art technologies and expertise, alongside a stimulating atmosphere provided by diverse research groups across all areas of biomedicine.

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

To apply for the role click on the 'Apply' button above to submit your CV and a cover letter and summary statement outlining your suitability for the role (addressing the criteria set out above and in the job description) to https://careers.brunel.ac.uk. Candidates should indicate their earliest potential start date in the cover letter.

For informal enquiries please contact: Professor Felicity Gavins: felicity.gavins@brunel.ac.uk.

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

The closing date for applications: 1st September (Midnight), with interviews mid-September.

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.

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