Summary
Queen’s University Belfast is seeking a motivated Research Fellow to join the ‘EnviroFlu’ work package of the ALLIES-Z Path project. This is a 4-year, €3 million strategic cross-border project involving partners across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, focused on surveillance of zoonotic pathogens.
Research Fellow Opportunity at Queen’s University Belfast, UK
Job Details
| Category | Details |
| Job Title | Research Fellow (Environmental Molecular Virology) |
| Job Reference | 26/113470 |
| Salary | £42,972 – £48,339 per annum |
| Contract Duration | 29 months |
| Application Deadline | 03/08/2026 |
| Job Category | Research |
Research Area & Location
- Research Area: Environmental Molecular Virology, focusing on the development and application of environmental monitoring approaches (e.g., wastewater-based epidemiology) to track avian influenza virus ecology and other zoonotic viral threats.
- Location: Primarily based in the School of Biological Sciences and the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast.
Job Description
The successful candidate will work within the group of Dr. Connor Bamford, in collaboration with Prof. John McGrath and Dr. Deirdre Gilpin. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and applying novel environmental monitoring techniques to track avian influenza.
- Collaborating within an interdisciplinary network (including AFBI, UCD, Teagasc, and the Northern Ireland Avian Influenza Forum).
- Expanding existing research on wastewater-based epidemiology from local to island-wide scales.
Eligibility / Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
- Hold (or be about to obtain) a PhD in Molecular Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Ecology, or a related field.
- Significant, recent, and relevant research experience in molecular virology/microbiology techniques (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, RT-qPCR).
- A well-developed understanding of relevant Health and Safety procedures and COSHH regulations.
- A clear interest in interdisciplinary research.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the official Queen’s University Belfast Careers Portal.
Note: When applying, ensure you clearly evidence how you meet both the essential and desirable criteria listed in the full Candidate Information.
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