Overview
Applications are invited for a three-year fellowship based in the new Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) in Exposome Immunology, hosted jointly by the universities of Manchester and Oxford. The CoRE will leverage cutting edge computational approaches, novel experimental models, and experimental medicine studies to uncover how pollutants and infections interact with our genes to cause and exacerbate chronic inflammatory diseases.
The purpose of the fellowship is to enable an experienced postdoctoral researcher to develop an independent research programme and generate data towards submitting applications for prestigious intermediate fellowships (e.g. the Career Development Award schemes funded by MRC or Wellcome). The successful applicant will have significant research experience in the generation and characterisation of airborne pollutants, and their application to biological systems. With a background in environmental/physical sciences, they will have a plan to develop an exciting and unique research niche within the centre, studying the impact of air pollution on the immune system, supported by immunology colleagues within the CoRE.
Responsibilities
* Develop an independent research programme within the Exposome Immunology CoRE.
* Generate data towards applications for prestigious intermediate fellowships (e.g., MRC Career Development Award schemes or Wellcome).
* Investigate the impact of airborne pollutants on biological systems, in collaboration with immunology colleagues within the CoRE.
* Use cutting-edge computational approaches, novel experimental models, and experimental medicine studies as part of the research program.
Qualifications
* Postdoctoral researcher with significant experience in generation and characterisation of airborne pollutants and their application to biological systems.
* Background in environmental/physical sciences with a plan to develop a unique research niche within the centre.
* Ability to work collaboratively with immunology colleagues within the CoRE.
What you will get in return
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
Employment notes
As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Bruce Humphrey
Email: bruce.humphrey@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
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* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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