Doctoral Research Assistant: Lymph node Stromal Immunology (QMUL24344)
Centre for Microvascular Research, William Harvey Research Institute, QMUL
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9520
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Deadline:
30 April 2021
(application date has expired)
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£34,220 to £36,098 per annum (pro-rata),
inclusive of London Allowance
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Contact:
Dr Lalit Kumar Dubey
About the Role
Applications are invited for a 2-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position in a group led by Dr. Lalit Kumar Dubey. The position requires a Ph.D. in the biological sciences (mucosal immunology, cell biology, stromal biology or related discipline) with strong background in conducting mouse experiments using Cre-Lox system. The successful candidate should have a PhD (or be close to completion) are encouraged to apply. A proven track record of published research and ability to lead a project with excellent research management skills are essential. We are seeking an independent and motivated individual with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written). Close collaboration will occur with the other existing groups in the Centre for Microvascular Research and require occasional travel to UK and European institutions.
About You
You are some one with a strong background and expertise in immunology or related discipline with interests in the fields of lymphoid stromal immunology, lymphatics and developmental biology. Significant research laboratory experience with in-vivo mouse models is a must. Previous experience with multiplex flow cytometry, single-cell RNA sequencing, histological techniques and quantitative imaging is desirable. Candidates with prior experience in intestinal helminth infections models, host-pathogen interaction, B cell biology, lymph node stromal analysis are highly encouraged to apply. The postdoctoral fellow will gain research experience in the areas of stromal biology, tissue microenvironment and mucosal immunology using intestinal helminth as a model organism and his/her research findings will be published in high impact journals, along with opportunities to present work at national and international meetings. Candidate will have opportunity to develop novel mice models to identify novel mechanisms that stromal cells employ to regulate immune responses and the govern the crosstalk with other lymphoid stromal and immune cells. We are interested in different organs, including the small intestine, mesenteric lymph node, spleen and lung.
About the Centre
The Centre for Microvascular Research is an internationally recognized center housing some of the world leading expert in vascular biology (Sussan Nourshargh), cardiovascular biology (Ken Suzuki) and chemokine biology (Antal Rot). The Centre has established expertise in the inflammatory research using a multidisciplinary approach but with significant emphasis on the application of cutting-edge imaging modalities. It offers newly refurbished laboratories, excellent facilities and is located in the heart of City of London.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus. The postdoctoral fellow will gain research experience in the areas of stromal biology, tissue microenvironment and mucosal immunology using intestinal helminth as a model organism and his/her research findings will be published in high impact journals, along with opportunities to present work at national and international meetings. Candidate will also have opportunity to develop novel mice models to identify novel mechanisms that stromal cells employ to regulate immune responses and the govern the crosstalk with other lymphoid stromal and immune cells.