Senior Research Associate in Immunopsychiatry

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented postdoctoral researcher to join the Immunopsychiatry Programme led by Professor Golam Khandaker at the MRC Integrative Epidemiology unit (IEU) at the University of Bristol. You will be joining a multidisciplinary team of clinical and basic science researchers who are working to find new and more targeted ways to treat depression and other psychiatric disorders. The team use epidemiological, genetic and data science methods as well as clinical trials to identify and validate immunological causal mechanisms, novel treatment targets, and disease subtypes. This role will involve leading on research examining the relationship between inflammation and depression and other psychiatric disorders through analysis of epidemiological cohort/biobank and clinical datasets.

What will you be doing?

The post-holder will lead on research examining the relationship between inflammation and depression and other psychiatric disorders. This will involve analysis of epidemiological cohort/biobank and clinical trial datasets including blood and other biomarkers data, psychiatric diagnosis and questionnaire data, and other types of data. There will be scope for developing skills in epidemiological and genetic epidemiological methods such as Mendelian randomization. As well as data analysis, the post-holder will write and publish papers, present at conferences and other scientific meetings, develop/contribute to fellowship/grant applications, help with supervision of students and staff, and make a positive contribution to the wider objectives of the group through for example science communication, public engagement and involvement. The post-holder will possess good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.

You should apply if

You should apply if you are a researcher seeking to develop a career in immunopsychiatry and contribute to our understanding of immune and metabolic pathways contributing to development and prognosis of mental health conditions particularly depression. The role will suit a researcher with good knowledge and experience of analysing blood immunological and other biomarkers, psychiatric and cognitive data. Given the focus on inflammation, knowledge of immune/inflammatory biomarkers and pathways and their role in depression and other psychiatric disorder will be necessary.

Please see Job Description for further information including essential criteria for selection.

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended with funding until 31/07/2026

Work pattern: Full time/ 1 FTE

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week 

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 22/05/2024

For informal queries please contact: Prof Golam Khandaker (golam.khandaker@bristol.ac.uk)

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. 

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

£41,732 to £46,974 per annum (Grade J/Pathway Two)



  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    The roleWe have an exciting opportunity for a talented postdoctoral researcher to join the Immunopsychiatry Programme led by Professor Golam Khandaker at the MRC Integrative Epidemiology unit (IEU) at the University of Bristol. You will be joining a multidisciplinary team of clinical and basic science researchers who are working to find new and more targeted...

  • Research Associate

    1 month ago


    Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    **The role**: A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the group of Prof Ingeborg Hers to study the effects of targeted protein degradation on human platelet function and thrombosis. We are seeking to appoint a talented, ambitious, and self-motivating postdoctoral researcher with a background in Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry, Medical...

  • Research Associate

    1 week ago


    Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    **The role**: Applications are invited to a Postdoctoral Research Associate (or in exceptional circumstances Senior Research Associate) position, working in reduction and analysis of exoplanet atmospheric observations with Dr Hannah Wakeford in the Astrophysics Group at the University of Bristol. The position is full-time open-ended contract. The position is...


  • Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    **The role**: You will be joining a collaborative project co-led by Minhao Zhang, Palie Smart and Nikolas Stylos, focusing on enhancing the resilience of semiconductor manufacturing supply chains. This role is part of the REWIRE Innovation and Knowledge Centre, supported by an £11 million UKRI grant, aimed at advancing the UK's net zero ambitions through...


  • Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    **The role**: The UKRI-funded **National Research Centre on Privacy, Harm Reduction and Adversarial Influence Online **(‘**REPHRAIN**’) has a vacancy for the position of (Senior) Research Associate. The post-holder, a researcher in usable security and privacy, will work to support the delivery of the Design and Engagement strand which explores...


  • Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    **The role**: The post will be based in the University of Bristol, at 100% FTE starting as soon as possible with funding available for 12 months. The appointed researcher will be supported and supervised by Dr Tom May. **What will you be doing?**: The postholder will work on the implementation of opt-out HIV testing in NHS accident and emergency departments...


  • Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    **The role**: We are looking to recruit an experienced researcher to join the ConnectED (Connecting Evidence to Decision-Making) project. ConnectED is a partnership project led from the University of Bristol. The successful applicant will join an existing team to help develop the capacity of adult social care professionals make better, and more consistent...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    The roleThis is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Associate (SRA) to join the MyWorld project. The role of this Senior Research Associate will be to explore the use of Immersive Technologies to support our understanding and relationship with the natural world in new ways, through the co-ordination and development of experimental immersive...

  • Research Associate

    2 weeks ago


    Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    **The role**: A Research Associate position is available in the group of Prof Jonathan Clayden for a chemist with research experience in organic synthesis, catalysis/biocatalysis, and/or supramolecular chemistry. **What will you be doing?**: **Additional information**: **Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding until 31/03/2026** **Work pattern: Full...

  • Research Associate

    1 month ago


    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    The roleWe are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated (Senior) Research Associate to undertake an experimental programme developed to understand the durability and alteration of minerals and materials relevant to the disposal of radioactive waste.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the post-closure safety case for the...


  • Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    **The role**: We are recruiting a Senior Research Associate to work on trustworthy human-robot teaming, and the role is available as soon as 1stFebruary 2023, for three years. The SRA will be a key team member in the EPSRC-funded project “Satisficing Trust in Human-Robot Teams” (HuRST), and have relevant expertise in robotics. Human-robot teams have the...

  • Research Associate

    4 weeks ago


    Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    **The role**: **What will you be doing?**: The post holder will carry out extensive cell culture, differentiation and manipulation, trialling a range of specifically selected reagents/drugs and modifications to the culture system, along with targeted genetic modifications, to optimise performance. Cells will be analysed throughout culture using a range of...

  • Research Associate

    1 month ago


    Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    The role We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated (Senior) Research Associate to undertake an experimental programme developed to understand the durability and alteration of minerals and materials relevant to the disposal of radioactive waste. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the post-closure safety case for the...

  • Research Associate

    2 months ago


    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    The roleApplications are invited for the role of Postdoctoral Researcher at the UKRI Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) Transforming Net Zero with Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductor Device Technology (REWIRE) to provide leading contributions to power electronic semiconductor devices. The role-holder will provide professional expertise and contribute creative...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom National Institute for Health and Care Research Full time

    Job summaryThis role works as part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN). The Regional RDN South West Central (RRDN) is hosted by UHBW.Working together the two RRDN Health & Care Research Directors (one Medic and one Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional) will be the senior officers responsible...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom National Institute for Health and Care Research Full time

    Job summaryThis role works as part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN). The Regional RDN South West Central (RRDN) is hosted by UHBW.Working together the two RRDN Health & Care Research Directors (one Medic and one Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional) will be the senior officers responsible...

  • Policy Adviser

    1 month ago


    Bristol, United Kingdom Research England Full time

    **Policy Adviser** **Salary**: £31,931 per annum **Hours**:Full time **Contract Type**: Open Ended **Location**: Westward House, Bristol **Team**: Research Funding & Research Environment **Purpose** This role will provide policy support to both the research funding and research environment teams within the research directorate. This role will involve...

  • Research Associate

    1 month ago


    Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    The roleThis is an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate position to join the Diverse-Ability Interaction Lab (Dive Lab), led by Dr Oussama Metatla, within the Bristol Interaction Group (BIG) at the University of Bristol.In the Dive Lab, we study interactions between disabled and non-disabled people to design, engineer and...

  • Senior Policy Adviser

    1 month ago


    Bristol, United Kingdom Research England Full time

    **Senior Policy Adviser** **Salary**: £39,748 per annum **Hours**:Full time **Contract Type**: Open Ended **Location**: Bristol **Purpose** The role will sit within the research directorate of Research England. The directorate is responsible for Research England's policy development, evaluation and implementation aimed at maximising the excellence and...

  • Research Associate

    1 month ago


    Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    **The role**: The RA will collaborate with project partners from Exmoor National Park and the Exmoor Society. **What will you be doing?**: - Undertake independent research in archives, libraries, and digital resources on Exmoor’s coastal forests, the history of Exmoor National Park, and the history of UK National parks. - Work with PI to organise...