Research Assistant

Comparative Biomedical Sciences

Location: Guildford
Salary: £33,314
Fixed Term Position (Available up Until 31/12/2025)
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 27 October 2022
Reference: 075622

The University of Surrey, School of Veterinary Medicine

Research Fellow in Microbiology

Duration: 36 months – Funded by UKRI (for Horizon Europe)

Principal Investigator: Professor Falko Steinbach https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/falko-steinbach

We are excited to invite applications for a Research Fellow position funded by UKRI. The position will be in the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences at the University of Surrey, within the School of Veterinary Medicine in Guildford, Surrey. You will be part of and will undertake research in a vibrant, inter-disciplinary research environment with a strong international reputation.

The ideal candidates will have strong interest and experience in research to investigate the interaction of viruses and hosts. The main focus of the project will be to develop novel and safe vaccines in the area of priority animal diseases, such as African Horse Sickness.

Accordingly, experience in equine and porcine immunology and specifically experience with techniques such as flow cytometry and the molecular analysis of immunological parameters is essential. Likewise some practical experience with virology research is required.

In addition to your salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, relocation assistance where appropriate, attractive research environments, the latest teaching facilities, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities. Furthermore, our benefit packages include pension, childcare assistance, and discounted membership to University sports facilities.

The University of Surrey is located on a beautiful, leafy campus in Guildford, just 30 miles from London and benefits from excellent rail and road connections.

For an informal discussion or further details, please contact: Professor Falko Steinbach – f.steinbach@surrey.ac.uk

Further details: Job Description

Please note, it is University Policy to offer a starting salary equivalent to Level 3.6 (£33,314) to successful applicants who have been awarded, but are yet to receive, their PhD certificate. Once the original PhD certificate has been submitted to the local HR Department, the salary will be increased to Level 4.1 (£34,308).