Research Associate in Vaccine Research

The role

The Berger Schaffitzel laboratories are seeking to fill a PDRA post at the School of Biochemistry, University of Bristol UK.

Showing a high degree of independence and resourcefulness, you will be developing net-generation vaccines for treating infectious diseases, underpinned by the MultiBac, SynBac and ADDomer technology platforms developed in the Berger Schaffitzel labs. You will carry out world-class research in vaccines. protein design, molecular and structural biology, collaborating with leading global partners. You will participate in a vibrant and dynamic, inclusive and equitable research environment in a laboratory developing and applying cutting edge technology to generate new knowledge and biological insights in a top 10 UK University, in one of the best cities to live in the UK.  

What will you be doing?

You will be part of a leading research team engaged in next-generation synthetic vaccine design. You will utilize the MultiBac, SynBac and ADDomer technology platforms developed by the Berger Schaffitzel team and the world-leading resources available at Bristol, to design, generate and characterise affordable, thermostable next-generation vaccines. Using cutting-edge technology, you will carry out and underpin world-class research and development in collaboration with partner in the UK Innovative Future Vaccine Manufacturing and Research Hub. 

You should apply if

• Enjoy working on cutting-edge projects in vaccine design, development and characterisation
• Are a dedicated team player in an international, dynamic, diverse and equitable team
• Are independent and resourceful and excited about high-tech platforms including the MultiBac and ADDomer technologies
• Have a keen interest in protein research,  infectious diseases and synthetic vaccines
• Have experience with eukaryotic cell culture / tissue culture work
• Have experience with recombinant proteins, ideally vaccines. 

Additional information

For informal queries about the role please contact either:

Prof Imre Berger: ( imre.berger@bristol.ac.uk ) or Jonathan Light (j.light@bristol.ac.uk)

Contract type: Open ended (with fixed funding for 24 months)

Work pattern: Full-time

Grade: I

Salary: £38,249 - £44,128 per annum

School/Unit: School of Biochemistry

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 24th August 2025

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

Advert information