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Postdoctoral Scientist – (24P-59) The Pirbright Institute
Fixed-Term Contract – Until 05/01/2026
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; This post is part of a collaborative project funded by the Medical Research Council that aims to increase our understanding of dengue microvascular dysfunction in the liver, and how this contributes to liver pathology. The post requires capabilities in high-containment virology and ex vivo work with complex multicellular primary human cell cultures up to biocontainment level 3, and successful applicants must already have or be keen to develop and maintain competency and novel methodologies in both areas.
Creative, passionate, reliable under pressure, results-driven, collaborative, decision-making ability, problem solving skills, growth mindset to personal development, interpersonal skills.
Develop, plan, and execute in a timely manner a personal research project relating to molecular virus-host interactions between dengue virus and multicellular primary liver co-cultures ex vivo . Tasks include the design, set-up, running and optimisation of experiments, in consultation and collaboration with the principal investigator and other members of the research group.
Analyse and critically interpret data using methodologies appropriate to the field.
Keep up to date with relevant scientific literature.
Prepare, in consultation with the principal investigator and other colleagues, material for publication in academic journals and for presentation at scientific conferences.
Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all internal and external collaborators involved in research related to this project, particularly our primary partner Dr Paola Campagnolo’s research group.
Assist in the induction, supervision, and mentorship of other research group members.
Actively participate in and contribute to institute and research group culture and activities, including research meetings, seminars, journal clubs, and shared laboratory duties. To be collegiate and work collaboratively with fellow research group members and share credit fairly with all contributors. To be supportive of other research group members and offer constructive assistance if needed.
Maintain complete and accurate records of all research conducted and analysed during employment in this research group.
Take ownership of own personal professional development and actively communicate with the principal investigator and other department members in seeking training and support required to successfully perform research duties.
The job post may require occasional working at the University of Surrey in addition to The Pirbright Institute. These two organisations are located within easy travel distance in neighbouring towns.
A PhD or equivalent in a relevant branch of biosciences.
Experience working at high containment (equivalent to UK human pathogen containment level 3 or higher).
Experience with molecular biology and cell culture approaches.
Experience working within CL3 facilities at The Pirbright Institute.
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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