Research Associate

at  Imperial College London

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with research interests in bacterial infection biology. Applicants must demonstrate as part of their application, how they meet the essential criteria required of the post.

You will

• hold a PhD in bacterial infection biology or host-pathogen interactions, , or a closely related area.*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £43,003 - £46,297 per annum
• have experience of performing research using techniques relevant to bacteriology, host-pathogen interactions and/or bacterial infection biology.
• have experience in a broad range of molecular biology, biochemical and/or cell biology techniques.
• possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• have published your research in relevant and refereed journals.
• enjoy working on your own initiative and collaboratively.
• form positive relationships with the research group and wider community.

AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS

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• Download: Research Associate Job Description.Pdf
• Download: Employee Benefits Booklet.Pdf

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

GBS diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in humans. The molecular basis and infection processes of these diseases remain to be fully determined. We strive to decipher the molecular processes that drive GBS to cause adult invasive, principally the mechanisms utilised to evade and/or manipulate the immune responses.

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING

You will be performing cutting edge research combining molecular, microbiological, cellular and tissue-infection based approaches to contribute to an advanced understanding of invasive GBS diseases. You will be based in the group of Dr Alex McCarthy in the Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology (CBRB), and in the Section of Molecular Microbiology within the Department of Infectious Diseases (DoID) at Imperial College London. You research will address questions on the functional properties on the interactions of GBS with human inhibitory receptors, and specifically how this may regulate anti-bacterial immune responses and promote bacterial infection.
You will be expected to take a lead in planning and designing the studies (with support from the PI). You will take initiative in the planning of research. You will have clear and timely communication with the Group leader and work closely with researchers within the group. As part of your development, you will attend and actively contribute to relevant workshops, lab meetings, research seminars and conferences in Imperial and the wider community. You will supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate research students.