This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a newly established research group at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine investigating the immunology, evolution and biology of canine enteric coronavirus (CECoV). Funded through a BBSRC New Investigator Award, the project combines viral immunology, functional virology, receptor biology and pathogen genomics to better understand how CECoV evolves, adapts and potentially acquires the ability to infect new hosts.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the delivery of the research programme, designing and conducting experiments focused on antibody responses, viral entry mechanisms and viral evolution. Working closely with the Project Lead, they will contribute to experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, while also helping to coordinate the day-to-day activities of a Research Technician. The role offers an excellent platform for developing scientific independence, leadership skills and expertise across a broad range of disciplines within infectious disease research.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

Conduct and Lead Primary Research

• Designing, planning and conducting experimental studies in consultation with the Project Lead.
• Developing and optimising novel and existing laboratory methodologies.
• Independently troubleshooting complex technical and experimental problems.
• Generating, analysing and interpreting high-quality experimental datasets.
• Identifying scientific questions and hypotheses arising from emerging results.
• Integrating findings across immunology, viral entry biology and genomics.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a newly established research group at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine investigating the immunology, evolution and biology of canine enteric coronavirus (CECoV). Funded through a BBSRC New Investigator Award, the project combines viral immunology, functional virology, receptor biology and pathogen genomics to better understand how CECoV evolves, adapts and potentially acquires the ability to infect new hosts.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the delivery of the research programme, designing and conducting experiments focused on antibody responses, viral entry mechanisms and viral evolution. Working closely with the Project Lead, they will contribute to experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, while also helping to coordinate the day-to-day activities of a Research Technician. The role offers an excellent platform for developing scientific independence, leadership skills and expertise across a broad range of disciplines within infectious disease research.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

Conduct and Lead Primary Research

• Designing, planning and conducting experimental studies in consultation with the Project Lead.
• Developing and optimising novel and existing laboratory methodologies.
• Independently troubleshooting complex technical and experimental problems.
• Generating, analysing and interpreting high-quality experimental datasets.
• Identifying scientific questions and hypotheses arising from emerging results.
• Integrating findings across immunology, viral entry biology and genomics.