Research Fellow (1019118FC)

Applications are invited for a 3 years Research Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. This post, supported by the Alzheimer’s Research UK, is to investigate the interplay between T cell immunity and innate neuroinflammation in primary Tauopathies.  

The ideal candidate will have earned their PhD or equivalent professional qualification in Neurosciences or Biomedical Science. You will ideally have good experience of at least some aspects of neuroscience, inflammation, and immunohistochemistry; experience in analysis of gene expression and image analysis would be particularly valuable. Demonstrated abilities to communicate well, write clearly, work within a team and maintain good laboratory records are also essential. You should be a highly motivated candidate, capable of independently designing and carrying out experiments as well as intellectually contributing to the project to achieve its goals in a timely manner.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

You will collaborate in an interdisciplinary manner with colleagues within and across Faculties in the University of Southampton and collaborators from Lille and Paris. The candidate can expect a collegial and research-focused environment.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Delphine Boche (d.boche@soton.ac.uk).

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1019118FC on all correspondence.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2018
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise