POSITION DETAILS

Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy, School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,546 to £35,116 with potential progression once in post to £39,355
Grade: 6
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to January 2026
Closing date: 14th August 2025

ROLE SUMMARY

The role will involve sample processing, analysis and data collection using a range of metabolism, immunology and T cell assays to assess the metabolic profiles of virus-specific tissue resident T cells. The Research Associate will be part of an integrative team working collaboratively to deliver this workstream.

MAIN DUTIES

• Assist in the collection and storage of samples and data; liaising with local phlebotomists and the Human Biomaterials Resource Centre
• Analyse and manage collected biological samples as directed; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews and data upload
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
• Participate in research team meetings
• To present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• To provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
• Participate and contribute to public engagement events
• Analyse research data as directed
• Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture