英国动物健康研究所博士后岗位
InstitutionInstitute for Animal Health (http://www.iah.bbsrc.ac.uk)PositionPostdoctoral ScientistLocationCompton Nr. Newbury RG20 7NN United KingdomDate PostedSeptember 11th 2008Date ExpiresOctober 10 ...
Institution
Institute for Animal Health (http://www.iah.bbsrc.ac.uk)
Position
Postdoctoral Scientist
Location
Compton Nr. Newbury RG20 7NN United Kingdom
Date Posted
September 11th 2008
Date Expires
October 10, 2008
Tags
compton nrnewbury, united kingdom, postdoctoral scientist, biologicalsciences, microbiology, molecular biology, institute for animal health,newbury, cell biology, dendritic, mycobacterium, immunology, andcellular immunology
Description
With almost 400 staff, up to 50 students and visiting scientists and anannual budget of 30 million, the BBSRC-sponsored Institute for AnimalHealth is the largest establishment in the UK undertaking high qualityresearch into infectious diseases of livestock.
Postdoctoral Scientist – Dendritic Cell Biology and Mycobacterium BovisAntigen Targeting £26,088 to £28,986 depending on qualifications andexperience • Ref 08/0008
Focusing on the expression of Mycobacterium bovis antigens in dendriticcell subsets, you will actively analyse immune responses in vitro and invivo. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you willpresent your own work at domestic and international meetings, publishyour data in referred scientific journals and apply for competitivegrants from a wide range of funding sources. At the same time, you willgenerate periodic reports on your findings and assist in supervising PhDstudents within the Immunology division, giving you considerable varietyand challenge.
You should hold first and second degrees in immunology or cell biology,backed by sound experience of cellular immunology and FACSsorting/analysis. Previous experience of working with large animalswould be an advantage, as would a background of working in high levelcontainment facilities, but most importantly you will bring a strongpublication record in relevant areas, a very flexible approach andexcellent communication skills.
For a full job description and details please visit our website http://www.iah.ac.uk.
Contact
Further details and an application form are available from: HumanResources, Institute for Animal Health, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire,RG20 7NN (tel: 01635 577203; e-mail: jayne.hope@bbsrc.ac.uk) To applyemail iah.vacancies@bbsrc.ac.uk quoting the reference number 08/0008.
Closing date: 10th October 2008.