We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mucosal immunology to join Professor Powrie's Mucosal Immunology Group. Professor Powrie is the Director of the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology. You will join a dynamic and successful group studying immune regulation in the intestine and how this breaks down in inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.
The aim of the project is to investigate the cellular and molecular pathotypes in IBD. The research will dissect the function of stromal cells in the pathophysiology of IBD using in vivo models of colitis and human ex vivo assays and describe the cytokines and signalling pathways acting on stromal cells and their consequences in inflammation.
You will be responsible for the development of the research project and plan new studies with other team members and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all findings, whilst making these available to other members of the team. You will actively participate in meetings at group, institute and departmental level, maintain up-to-date awareness of relevant publications in the area of research and share responsibility for preparing and submitting publications.
You will hold a PhD degree (or near completion) in a discipline directly relevant to cellular immunology research and/or stromal biology, expert level knowledge of cytokines and immune cell biology, and extensive practical experience working with in vivo models.
A passion and desire to conduct investigative research that is aligned with the project goals and grounded in expert-level knowledge and experience, along with being highly motivated and able to use your own initiative to solve problems, is essential. Experience with computational tools and human sample handling is desirable.
This is a fixed-term, full-time position until 31/08/2027.
Due to the nature of the research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, this job will require additional security pre-employment checks:
1. A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check
2. University security screening (e.g., identity checks)
Due to the Christmas period, please note that interviews will take place early 2025.
The closing date for this position is 12 noon on Tuesday 17 December 2024. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
Contact Person:
NDORMS Recruitment Team
Vacancy ID:
174057
Contact Phone:
Closing Date & Time:
17-Dec-2024 12:00
Pay Scale:
RESEARCH GRADE 7
Contact Email:
recruitment@ndorms.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£):
38674 - 46913
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