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Research Associate in Life Sciences

On-site in London·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)

Imperial College London

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Our summary

Salary: £50,733 - £59,484 a year
About £3,330 - £3,750 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 25 November

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects
Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

The role

We are looking to recruit a talented and motivated post-doc to join the group of Prof. Michalis Barkoulas in the Department of Life Sciences at the South Kensington Campus of Imperial College London. This is part of a UKRI-funded project focusing on understanding how C. elegans defends against some natural eukaryotic pathogens that belong to the oomycete group. The Department of Life Sciences is one of the top places in the UK for research intensity in Biological Sciences, with a particular strength in the area of infection and immunity.

What you'll do

You will be carrying out independent and collaborative research on host-pathogen interactions. You will be drafting publications for submission to refereed journals, reports and presentations in oral and poster formats for internal and external use. You will also contribute to other activities in the lab, such as undergraduate and postgraduate student supervision, lab management, compliance with Safety procedures, and participation in public outreach events.

What we are looking for

A PhD (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences
Experience in elegans or other in vivo models.
A successful track record of academic publications commensurate with experience
Background knowledge in molecular cell biology and/or innate immunity and/or metal biology.
Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce material for publication
Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines
Creative approach to problem-solving
Excellent organisation skills
Willingness to work as part of a team and be cooperative
Flexible attitude towards work if the requirements of the project demand
Willingness to undertake any necessary training for the role