Post-doctoral Researchers Positions in UK, King’s College London
Designation/Position- Post-doctoral Researchers Positions in UK
King’s College London, UK invites application for Post-doctoral Researchers Positions in UK from eligible and interested candidates
About- An exciting opportunity has arisen within the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences at King’s College London in the laboratory of Dr Annika Warnatsch. Dr Warnatsch investigates the role of neutrophil-mediated reactive oxygen production in antiviral inflammation. Specifically, the project will analyse the regulation of innate and adaptive immune responses through reactive oxygen species localisation during respiratory virus infections such as influenza A virus and SARS-CoV-2. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Warnatsch but also design, perform and interpret experimental protocols independently. The postdoc will be expected to be self-motivated, able to organise and self-direct, write up and present results and findings. The candidate will be required to hold a PhD in a relevant area with significant background in innate immunology, inflammation, lung biology or virus infection. Previous experience with flow cytometry will be essential. Familiarity with in vivo mouse infection models, virology or confocal microscopy will be an advantage.
Research/Job Area- Molecular biological, protein chemistry and immunological techniques
Location- King’s College London, UK
Eligibility/Qualification–
Skills, knowledge, and experience
• Routine molecular biological, protein chemistry and immunological techniques (PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, Flow cytometry, Immunofluorescence staining, Confocal microscopy, Live-cell imaging) is required
• Experience with in vivo mouse work (animal handling, breeding and maintenance of transgenic mouse lines, experimental procedures) is desired
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of basic immunological concepts
- Knowledge of neutrophil biology, lung biology and/or ROS signalling
- Experience in laboratory research work
- Experience with multicolour flow cytometry and use of FlowJo
- Experience with routine molecular biological and immunological techniques (e.g. qPCR, ELISA, Immunofluorescence staining)
- Experience with tissue culture
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to prioritise on workload
- Supportive and tolerant
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English
Desirable criteria
- In vivo or in vitro virus infection procedures
- Confocal Microscopy and/or Live cell imaging
- In vivo experimental procedures
- Breeding and maintenance of mouse lines
- Experience in protein chemistry (Western blot, immunoprecipitation, mass spectrometry)
* Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.
Required knowledge/ experience with the following methods:
• Routine molecular biological, protein chemistry and immunological techniques (PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, Flow cytometry, Immunofluorescence staining, Confocal microscopy, Live-cell imaging) is required
• Experience with in vivo mouse work (animal handling, breeding and maintenance of transgenic mouse lines, experimental procedures) is desired.
Job/Position Description-
- Design experiments, analyse, present and interpret research data
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with the assistance of a mentor
- Manage the progress and set goals for achievement of project aims in collaboration with team leader including the execution of literature reviews, data collection, analysis and report
- Prepare verbal and multimedia presentations of results at regular lab meetings, departmental seminars, national and international meetings, for public engagement, as well as manuscripts for publication in peer review journals
- Assist, supervise and train other members of the group, including students and other research staff in related lab projects
- Actively participate as a member of a research team and provide mutual support to the team, acting as a role model for good practice
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 18 months
This is a full-time post – 100% full time equivalent
How to Apply-
Eligible and interested candidate can apply online.
For Contact- Professor Osvaldo SimeoneContact
email- :osvaldo.simeone@kcl.ac.uk
Last Date for Apply– 05 Jnauary 2022
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