University of Cambridge
Research Associate (Fixed Term)
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Postdoctoral Position in Antiviral Immunity Research
Fixed-term
The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.
Application Details
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to start from 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible after this date. This project is funded by a grant from the BBSRC and aims to elucidate mechanisms of antiviral immunity and control in bats.
Research Focus
The main focus of the research will be to characterise variants of NLRP3, MyD88, and STING which are distinctly found in specific lineages of bats. Collaborating groups have reconstructed ancestral versions of these genes and identified lineage-specific residue substitutions of interest. Gene variants will be introduced by plasmid transfection, lentiviral transduction, or CRISPR-mediated genome modification in human or bat cells.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD in cell biology, biochemistry, evolutionary biology, or a related discipline. Essential skills will be experience with cell culture and cloning. A good understanding of innate immunity and evolutionary bioinformatics would be an advantage. The candidate must value teamwork and collaboration, and have good administrative, interpersonal, and presentational skills.
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Further Information
Further particulars for the role and information about the Department: www.vet.cam.ac.uk
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries should be directed to Julie Ingham, email: ji217@cam.ac.uk
Application Process
Applicants should submit a CHRIS/6, CV, covering letter outlining suitability for the role, and contact details for two references. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application.
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Interviews
Interviews will be held week commencing 24 August 2026.
Application Submission
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Application Process Enquiries
Enquiries about the application process can be directed to hr.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk
Reference
Please quote reference PP50380 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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