Research Associate
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Job Type: Full-Time.
Starting Salary: £48056 - £51885 per annum plus benefits
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About the role
Interested in a post-doc research role performing cutting-edge translational microbiology to further knowledge of how pathogens interact with each other and with their host to affect people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)? Fancy doing this as part of a team of multi-disciplinary experts at one of the world's top universities?
Please see adverts for the other two posts:
MED04960: Research Associate
MED04965: Research Associate
We are inviting applicants to join the team at the PRECISION Innovation Hub based at Imperial College London; this post is in polymicrobial interactions and cystic fibrosis lung infection. Funded by LifeArc and the CF Trust (multi-£M), PRECISION brings together an international network of translational clinicians and scientists developing close links to industrial collaborators, with the shared aim of understanding and improving lung-related outcomes for individuals with CF. PRECISION will be one of 4 Hubs across a national Network collaborating to maximise pace of progress in basic and translational science. The ultimate goal of the Innovation Hub Network is to improve infection-related outcomes for people living with CF.
https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/news/cystic-fibrosis-trust-and-lifearc-launch-new-ps15m-innovation-hub-network
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36755044/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39117676/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38422389/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35871975/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36687572/
This role will be embedded at the heart of the Network at the lead site, Imperial College London. The projects utilise cutting edge technology to optimise models to better understand complex polymicrobial infections and how they may impact on the CF lung.
What you would be doing
You will work closely with a team of scientists and clinical academics to build-on and develop models of poly-microbial infections previously established in the group, with particular focus on S. aureus, Aspergillus fumigatus and P. aeruginosa and interactions with other clinically relevant CF pathogens, inflammatory responses and biomarkers. You will work closely with co-appointed PRECISION PhD students and staff, providing training and support in the development of future scientists and yourself. Opportunities to network across the Hub will be encouraged.
This post is one of 3 currently being advertised to join PRECISION. They are separate, but closely related projects with potential interaction and collaboration; candidates may apply for more than one of these, although it is unlikely that the skills required would support applications for all three.
Please see adverts for the other two posts:
MED04960: Research Associate
MED04965: Research Associate
What we are looking for
* Enthusiastic PhD qualified scientists with strengths and experience in microbiology or related discipline and a demonstrable interest in clinical respiratory infection, ideally in CF
* Keen to develop as fundamental scientists in a translational environment with strong links to the clinical interface
* Team players who openly collaborate and enjoy disseminating knowledge locally and though international presentations and leading journal publications
* Please see role specific job descriptions linked belo
What we can offer you
* To be part of a supportive, innovative team of scientists and clinicians in a truly translational environment
* A key role within one work-package which forms part of a major stream of funding designed to fundamentally change the detection and treatment of airway infections in people with Cystic Fibrosis
* The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
* Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including generous leave and pension schemes)
* Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
* Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
* To be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
Please see adverts for the other two posts:
MED04960: Research Associate
MED04965: Research Associate
* Full-time, fixed-term contract for 2 years
* Expected start date: January-March 2025
To discuss please contact Jane Davies (j.c.davies@imperial.ac.uk) or Dominic Hughes (d.hughes17@imperial.ac.uk).
See the job description for more details.
Email addresses for enquiries only. CV and cover letter must be submitted via the online HR portal as detailed below.