Assistant Professor of Infection Immunology (MED395118)

The University of Nottingham seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in Infection Immunology to lead and deliver individual and collaborative research and teaching programmes in the School of Life Sciences, and to contribute to teaching on the undergraduate degrees delivered by the School. 

The School of Life Sciences is keen to expand research of immunotherapy against microbial infections. The successful applicant thus should have an established track record in studies of the immune system and the biology and pathogenesis of infectious agents in health and disease. Experience with animal models for infectious diseases is welcome. Applicants should also have evidence of a publication record. 

The position will be within the Division of Infections, Immunity and Microbes in the School of Life Sciences. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a programme of research that compliments existing work in the Division and the wider School. In particular, they should be open to collaborations with other members of the School, working in the areas of microbial infections, host pathogen interactions and immune cell signalling. 

The School of Life Sciences has excellent facilities for biochemistry, cell biology, confocal and super-resolution microscopy, flow cytometry, Next Generation sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis of genome sequences and population structures. There are also significant strengths in cancer biology and links to medical facilities in the Queen's Medical Centre. 

The role holder will be expected to be principal investigator on major research projects in the field of infection immunology,and to identify opportunities for the development of new research projects and collaborations within the School and wider University research framework, and outside of the University. 

The role holder will take responsibility for the design of courses/programmes to maintain high teaching standards and to contribute to the delivery and assessments in the Biology degree, with potential contributions to Biochemistry and Medical degrees. 

The role holder will have line management responsibilities including the responsibility for the professional development of junior colleagues and will be expected to contribute to the overall administration of the School. 

Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant subject area and have extensive research and teaching experience with an established national and growing international reputation in the field of infection immunology as well as en excellent track record in research. 

As part of the application process, please identify what you consider to be your 4 best papers to date.

This is a full-time permanent role, however job share arrangements may be considered.

More information on this and other posts within the School of Life Sciences can be found at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/Life-Sciences-Recruitment

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Uwe Vinkemeier: uwe.vinkemeier@nottingham.ac.uk and Professor Liz Sockett: liz.sockett@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

The School of Life Sciences holds an Athena Silver SWAN Award, in recognition of our commitment to supporting and advancing women’s careers in the life sciences (STEMM). You can read more about this initiative at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/life-sciences/documents/athena-swan-silver-award.pdf 

Closing Date: 06 Dec 2018
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)