Reference: THW/15/059639/209
Salary Details: £32,277 per annum
Allowances: +£2,323 London Allowance
Contract Type: Temporary/Fixed term
Contract Term: Full time
The post holder will be an integral member of a team undertaking original scientific research on complement in ischemia reperfusion injury, transplant rejection and urinary tract infection in the Department of Innate Immunity, Division of Transplantation Immunology and Mucosal Biology, at Guy’s Campus.
The post holder is expected to: i) investigate the biological functions of complement components (e.g. collectin-11) and receptors (e.g. C5aR) in tissue homeostasis and pathogenesis; ii) explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which complement activation participates in host defence/immune regulation/cell differentiation and influences the balance of tissue repair and fibrosis. Extensive experience of immunology, cellular and molecular biology, tissue repair/fibrosis is essential. Knowledge/experience in the complement system and nephrology will be an advantage.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 01/05/2015.
Interviews will be held on 11/05/2015.
Equality of opportunity is College policy.
The appointment will be made at Grade 6 spine point 31, currently £32,277 per annum plus £2,323 per annum London Allowance.
Fixed term contract for 3 years.
For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Wuding Zhou on 02071881528, or via email at
[email protected].
Closing date: 01 May 2015
