Post-doctoral Immunologist - The Roslin Institute, 2019

Deadline: 4 Sep 2019

 

The Roslin Institute is seeking to recruit a post-doctoral immunologist for a new project analysing the parameters associated with the success/failure of vaccines in inducing protective CD8+ T-cell responses. The project is a collaboration between The Roslin and Earlham Institutes that will be applying integrated immunological profiling and transcriptomic analyses (single-cell and bulk RNASeq) to a novel model to address this fundamental immunological problem. The post-holder will be required to have experience in a range of immunological skills and, during the time in post, will be fully supported in the development of the bioinformatics skills necessary to successfully analyse large RNASeq datasets.

 

Job Details

Job title: Post doctoral research associate

School/Support Department: The Royal (Dick) Veterinary School, CMVM

Unit (if applicable): The Roslin Institute

Line manager: Dr. Timothy Connelley (Career Track Fellow)

 

Job Purpose 
Design, conduct and report on research activities described in a BBSRC-funded 3 year research project comparing the immunological responses of cattle to protective and non-protective vaccines.

 

Main Responsibilities 
(Normally between 4 and 10. Percentages should total at least 95% (and no more than 100%))

  1. In consultation with the PI be responsible for the planning and execution of a research programme combining comparative analyses of immunological and transcriptomic data on the bovine T-cell responses induced by protective and non-protective vaccines to meet the defined objectives of the funded project. During the laboratory work develop and refine methods and analytical approaches (Approx 80% of time)

  2. Present research findings at one-to-one meetings with the PI, group meetings, and conferences and also through the preparation of manuscripts to ensure the results of the project (and any problems) are effectively communicated in a timely manner. Contribute to the generation and submission of future funding bids (Approx 10% of time)

  3. Contribute to the broader activities of the research group including basic laboratory management, provide guidance to undergraduate and post-graduate students and staff to enable the group to effectively fulfil its remit in contributing to the wider academic community of the institute and university (Approx 10% of time)

 

 

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