University of Birmingham
Research Associate - Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy - 107769 - Grade 6
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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: Normally in the range £33,002 to £35,608 with potential progression once in post to £39,906
Grade: 6
Full Time, Fixed Term contract: Up to December 2026
Closing date: 11th August 2026
Background
To assist in research (by carrying out data collection or analyses) to create knowledge through providing research support for projects and research groups.
This is a short term post to undertake some research related to generation of human monoclonal antibodies.
The work is funded from a research fund for 3 months.
Role Summary
- Work within specified research grants and/or projects
- Operate within area of specialism
- Contribute to publications
Main Duties
- Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
- Research methods include immunological techniques including use of MSD, Elispots and multi-parameter flow cytometry
- Generation and analysis of human monoclonal antibodies using B cell selection, immunoglobulin sequencing and antibody protein expression
- Analyse research data as directed using approaches such as FlowJo and Omic analysis
- Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
- Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
- Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
- Fosters a fair and equitable workplace for all staff
- Identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant university policies and procedures
- Other relevant criteria from our equality and diversity duties document.
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Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
- Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques in human B cell and T cell immunology
- Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
- Ability to access and organise resources successfully
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics and duties under the Equality Act 2010. Including fostering good relations and advancing the universities Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)
- Other relevant criteria from our equality and diversity knowledge, skills, and experience document.
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Further particulars
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Informal enquiries
to Lisa Powell, email: l.h.powell@bham.ac.uk
Use of AI in applications
We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.
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