University of Leeds
Research Fellow in KSHV gene expression and translational regulation
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Salary: Grade 7 (£41,064 - £48,822 p.a.)
Available on a full-time, fixed-term basis for a period of 60 months (to complete specific time limited work)
This role will be based on the university campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in Molecular Virology and RNA biology/translational control? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?
Project Title: Understanding how oncogenic herpesviruses regulate gene expression and translation during infection
The Whitehouse research group is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to investigate how the human tumour viruses, Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) and Epstein Barr virus (EBV), manipulate host cell pathways and host non-coding RNAs to regulate gene expression and translational control mechanisms during infection.
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The successful candidate will become part of a multi-member laboratory team targeting molecular mechanisms of viral infection to ultimately develop new effective antiviral agents.
For this role, you should have:
- A PhD (or close to completion) in molecular virology or cell biology, or a closely allied discipline.
- Experience in a wide range of molecular and cell biology techniques, specifically RNA-based and translational control techniques.
- Experience working with KSHV and EBV.
The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences successfully renewed its Athena Swan Silver Award in 2025. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.
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Salary Requirements Of The Skilled Worker Visa Route
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Professor Ade Whitehouse, Professor of Molecular Virology
Email: a.whitehouse@leeds.ac.uk
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