Postdoctoral Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join the Clinical Infection Research Group (CIRG) as a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) in the field of immunology.

The post holder will be expected to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe for the majority of the post to conduct the study and help develop local scientific capacity.


The post holder will work on a project aiming to characterise hybrid SARS-CoV-2 immunity in Zimbabwean adults with HIV and other chronic diseases, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The PDRA will be working with collaborators at the Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) and Zvitambo Laboratories in Harare, Zimbabwe.

You will also be expected to support and train others in the team, including PhD students, local scientists and visitors from collaborating institutions.


We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic post-doctoral scientist with the potential to become a leader in the field of immunology.

You should have a PhD in immunology, must be a good communicator and willing to work as part of a dynamic team.


As the successful applicant, you will work closely with research teams led by Prof Thushan de Silva, Prof Sarah Rowland-Jones, Prof Katharina Kranzer and Prof Andrew Pendergast.

This is a fixed term post until January 2026.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We're one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK.

The University's Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.


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