Research Scientist

3 weeks ago


Woking Surrey, United Kingdom The Pirbright Institute Full time €38,500 - €40,000

Fixed-Term Contract until 14/05/2025 – possibile extension
The Pirbright Institute delivers world-leading research to understand, predict, detect, and respond to viral disease outbreaks. We study viruses of livestock that are endemic and exotic to the UK, including zoonotic viruses, by using the most advanced tools and technologies to understand host-pathogen interactions in animals and arthropod vectors. Our Institute is made up of a dynamic and vibrant community of staff covering a diverse set of chosen fields, backgrounds, and experience. We all play a crucial role in furthering the Institute’s aspirations, advancing the frontiers of science and knowledge through our excellent scientific research, knowledge sharing and contribution; Specifically, they will focus on the identification of molecular markers that influence virus virulence, antigenicity, and adaptation within poultry and wild bird populations.


To undertake experiments to achieve the specific objectives and milestones within the indicated timelines of the research project.
Tasks include designing, setting up, running, and optimizing experiments in consultation and collaboration with the principal investigator and other members of the research group.
To analyse and critically interpret data using methodologies appropriate to the research objectives.
To prepare material for publication in academic journals and for presentation at scientific conferences, in consultation with the principal investigator and other colleagues.
To actively participate in and contribute to the institute and research group culture and activities. This includes presenting data at group research update meetings, seminars, and performing shared laboratory duties when required.
To be collegiate and collaborate with fellow research group members and partnering institutions. To maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all research conducted and analysed during tenure in this research group.


PhD in a relevant branch of biosciences, (Virology/Influenza virology).
Working experience in handling avian influenza viruses in laboratory and animal facility.
Experience in the production of recombinant influenza viruses using reverse genetic approaches.
Scientific publications in a relevant field (appropriate to experience).

Experience in carrying out animal experimental work involving poultry as a personal license holder un the home office approved project license guidelines.
Evidence of experience and vision to carry out scientific research in collaboration and multi-disciplinary teams.

Due to the nature of the work carried out by Pirbright, all successful applicants will be required to go through a comprehensive screening process including reference and qualification checks, financial and security clearances.


Generous Group Personal Pension Scheme and life cover (subject to age and earnings).
~25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus 10.Buy and sell annual leave.
~ Option to carry over up to two weeks annual leave.
~ Pirbright gym with subsidised membership.
~ Pirbright Lifestyle Hub (employee discount site).
~ Cycle to work.
~ Childcare allowance.
~ Free onsite parking.
~ Electric car charging facilities.


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