We are seeking
to appoint a talented and ambitious Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Bacterial Pathogenesis and Innate Immune Signalling group, based at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology. This project will explore the fundamental principles and diversity of kinase reprogramming as well as how the activity of SteE works with other effectors to underpin Salmonella pathogenesis. The post-holder will be responsible for managing their own academic research programme in Salmonella effector biology. You will have a high degree of autonomy to develop the methodology and experimental approaches, as well as being able to build on expertise in bacteriology, cell biology, structural biology and biochemistry in the group. You should hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in biological sciences and have relevant experience in biochemistry, protein purification and microbiology. You should be able to work independently and have enthusiasm to creatively think “outside of the box” to solve experimental problems. Excellent organisational and communication skills as well as ability to work collaboratively are essential.