Scientist Researcher Role

7 days ago

Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom The Pirbright Institute Full time

Job Summary:

The Pirbright Institute is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our team. As a key member of our research group, you will be responsible for conducting research into transmission, evolution, and immunity to swine influenza viruses.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research into transmission, evolution, and immunity to swine influenza viruses.
  • Analysis of B and T cell responses after influenza infection and/or immunisation (T and B cell ELISPOT, Flow cytometry, cell proliferation).
  • Analysis of the evolution and transmission of influenza viruses.
  • Contribute to animal studies to evaluate properties of transmission blockers.
  • Communicate progress and data, including presentations at internal and external meetings.
  • Help supervise undergraduate, MSc, PhD students and staff.
  • Contribute to grant proposal development and writing to support the group's mission.
  • Develop and maintain documentation associated with the health, safety, and biosecurity of the research to preserve a safe working environment.
  • Assist with lab management (ordering, looking after equipment, sample inventories).
  • Perform outreach duties.

Requirements:

  • A PhD or equivalent in a relevant branch of biosciences.
  • A willingness to work outside normal working hours and to undertake travel worldwide.
  • Experience in immunology including flow cytometry, analysis of cellular and humoral responses, ELISPOT, proliferation assays, ELISA, cell sorting.
  • Evidence of building collaborative relationships.
  • Experience of flow cytometry and other immunological or molecular biology techniques.
  • Experience of working in a laboratory environment.
  • Evidence of networking skills with the ability to build effective collaborative relationships.
  • Computer literate, good knowledge of computer programs and experience in data presentation.

Benefits:

  • Generous Group Personal Pension Scheme and life cover (subject to age and earnings).
  • 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus 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).
  • Childcare allowance.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Electric car charging facilities.

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