Postdoctoral Research associate

We are seeking an experienced postdoctoral research associate to lead an ongoing clinical study exploring the immunological basis of sleep disorders. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in developing translational research whilst also maintaining their ability to conduct basic research in neuroimmunology. The postholder will work collaboratively with partners at the NHS and industrial collaborators to develop this research.

The role is based within the Quintana Lab, part of the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation and the Geoffrey Jefferson Centre for Brain Research. The successful candidate will benefit from a rich network of national and international collaborators, ranging from basic scientists to clinical partners, within a research environment that values curiosity, passion, inclusion, humility and teamwork.

You will be responsible for:

• To conduct original research exploring the immunological basis of sleep disorders
• To identify and develop suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the collection and analysis of data
• To draft publications and prepare them for submission to refereed journals
• To submit publications to refereed journals
• To lead on and contribute to writing bids for research grants

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a PhD in immunology (or related fields)
• Extensive and demonstrable experience in B cell biology through first-author publications
• Extensive and demonstrable industrial experience in Biosciences and/or industrial R&D
• Extensive and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in immunoparasitology
• Excellent technical skills in immunoparasitology and in vivo models of infection
• Proven ability to lead project and teams as demonstrated by publications as first-author and/or demonstrable deliverables within an industry setting

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with African trypanosomes in mice at PhD level
• Experience working in industrial R&D
• Demonstrable track-record of high impact outputs as first author

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

Generous employer contribution pension
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Dr. Juan F. Quintana
Email Address: [email protected]

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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