Research Assistant in RNA Vaccine Immunology

Salary: £43,003 - £46,297 per annum 

Location: South Kensington Campus 

About the role: 

The technological advances of RNA vaccines in the last 2 years have outstripped our immunological understanding of how they work. This project builds on our published data (Tregoning et al, Mol Ther NA, 2023: PMID 36589712) that showed a critical role for RNA vaccine induced inflammation in protective immunity. We are looking for someone passionate about immunology to work in a close knit team. 

What you would be doing: 

You will be working as part of a team on immune response to RNA vaccines, focusing on the early events after immunisation. This will involve making RNA vaccines, formulating them and testing them in pre-clinical models. You will then dissect the immune response in order to determine the mechanism of immune induction. You will be expected to take a lead in planning and designing the studies (with support from the PI). 

What we are looking for: 

• Masters degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject
• In vivo/ pre-clinical experience
• R/ bio-informatics
• Evidence of independent research 

What we can offer you: 

• Regular tea (or coffee) breaks
• Indoor work, no heavy lifting
• Genuinely fascinating project
• Dad jokes
• The occasional down day when nothing works, but counteracted by up days when things do
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year) 

Further Information

This is a full time, fixed term role based at South Kensington Campus. 

The department of infectious disease is the largest academic ID department in UK. We have just moved to a more consolidated location in South Kensington campus. There are lots of opportunities for cross-discipline work and discussions. 

• PIL would be really helpful

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