Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Dr Tian Zhao and Prof Ziad Mallat, at the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute. The post-holder will work within a programme focussed on identifying the immunological mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis, with a focus on the modulation of the adaptive immune response and especially regulatory T cells using low-dose interleukin-2. The post-holder will be working with tissues taken from clinical trials and will be using single-cell RNA sequencing techniques, spatial transcriptomics, and cell culture.

The successful applicant will possess a PhD in a relevant subject such as biological science, ideally have post-doctoral experience, and have "hands-on" experience of the isolation and culture of primary immune cells, preparing and analysing tissue and blood samples using flow cytometry and single-cell genomic techniques, and other standard laboratory techniques, and possess excellent communication (written and verbal), with team-working skills. Experience in in vivo pre-clinical studies and expertise in bioinformatic analysis of single-cell data would be of strongly favoured. Candidates must have a track record of research achievement, including peer-reviewed publications.

A full description of the role is available in the Further Particulars document, and Dr Tian Zhao, can be contacted via [email protected] for additional information regarding this role.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2027 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

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The closing date for applications is: 28th April 2024

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RC41172 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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