Research Associate (Fixed Term)

We wish to recruit a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the laboratory of Prof Adrian Liston and Prof James Dooley within the Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge (https://www.listonlab.uk/). Employment will be at the G7 Research Associate level at the University of Cambridge.

The project is based on understanding gut-resident regulatory T cells. The project will include in vivo CrispR screening and retrogenic TCR analysis of regulatory T cells in the mouse gut. The work aims to understand the basic biology of regulatory T cell tissue homing and residency in the gut, during health and disease. The experiments will take one year. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of regulatory T cell biology and experience in managing ambitious projects.

Candidates must have a PhD in immunology or the related biological sciences, and a track record of research achievements. Knowledge of in vivo mouse immunology, including procedures and high dimensional flow cytometry is essential. We seek collegiate applicants who enjoy being part of a team and are committed to maintaining the positive and inclusive research culture that exists in our laboratory.

Fixed-term: The post is available as a 1-year fixed term position in the first instance with a negotiable starting date and subject to a 6-month probationary period. Opportunities will be available for motivated candidates to apply for fellowships or contribute to grant applications for extended stays. Historically, of the ~30 post-doctoral researchers who have joined the laboratory, when they have left our lab 27% have gone on to tenure-track academic positions, 27% have gone on to another post-doc position, and 42% have gone on to positions in biotech or pharma.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a motivation letter including career development plans in the upload section of the online application. Please provide contact details, including an email address for two referees. At least one of your referees should be someone who is familiar with your work in your primary research field. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

The position is based within the Division of Immunology in the Department of Pathology. The Division offers a highly collaborative and collegiate environment, with advanced scientific facilities in the centre of Cambridge. We host an external seminar series as well as internal talks, journal clubs. There are approximately 40 research groups spanning a wide array of disciplines, including infectious and genetic diseases, immunology and cancer biology. Additional information can be found at https://www.path.cam.ac.uk/research/immunology-division

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Informal enquiries and requests for further information are very welcome and should be addressed to Prof Liston al989@cam.ac.uk If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: hr@path.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PK50877 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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