Join Us | Postdoctoral Research Assistant: Intestinal immune responses to infection

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Reference Number
SLSC0328
Closing Date
Salary
Grade 7 (£31,604 - £38,833)

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Laboratory of Dr. Mahima Swamy to study the functions of intraepithelial lymphocytes in intestinal infections. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to undertake exciting and cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the functions of, and signalling pathways used by intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes. The post is funded by the Wellcome Trust and Royal Society, through a Sir Henry Dale fellowship award to Dr. Swamy.

Candidates with interests in one or more of the following areas: immunology, intestinal inflammation, intercellular communication and/or infection studies are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have a strong background and experience in immunology and research experience with in vivo models. It is expected that the candidate will be outgoing and ambitious, and utilise the resources and expertise within the unit/school to pursue the research objectives. The candidate will benefit from the cutting-edge facilities in cell biology, in vivo models, flow cytometry, imaging and proteomics available within the School of Life Sciences.

This position is available for 3 years in the first instance, starting in January 2018. Informal enquiries may be directed to mswamy@dundee.ac.uk.

MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit (PPU):

This project will be performed in the MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit (MRC PPU) within the School of Life Sciences (http://www.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk/) at the University of Dundee. The MRC PPU is in a beautiful location overlooking the estuary of the River Tay and provides a multinational and dynamic work environment. The School of Life Sciences is one of the premier Life Sciences research centres in the world, with outstanding laboratory and technology facilities.

The University of Dundee is committed to the highest standards of care and welfare in work with animals. It endorses the ARRIVE guidelines on the reporting of in vivo experiments and is a signatory to the Concordat on Openness in Animal Research.

Candidate requirements:

• PhD (or final stages of PhD) in a relevant biological subject with research experience in immunology and in vivo models.
• Strong academic track record with at least one good quality first author publication or manuscript under review.
• Ability to work independently and be pro-active, and capable of interacting well within a group.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

Appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant on the Grade 7 salary scale is dependent upon you having been awarded a PhD. An appointment may be considered if you are shortly expected to be awarded a PhD. The initial appointment will be made as a Research Assistant on the Training Grade 7 salary scale (Spinal Point 28, £30,688).

Application:
To apply on-line please visit: www.dundee.ac.uk/jobs. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Human Resources on (01382) 386209 (answering machine) for an application pack. Please quote reference number
Reference Number
SLSC0328
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