Research Fellow (112191)

About the Group

Any requests for further information about the role can be directed to Ed Smith (Assistant Professor) at ed.g.smith@warwick.ac.uk

You will join the Smith Lab in the School of Life Sciences at Warwick University (please see https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/people/esmith/ and https://www.edwardgsmith.com)

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here)

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to join a new project on “The role of gene copy number variation in host-microbe interactions”, supported by a BBRSC/NSF research grant. This collaboration with the Reitzel Lab at UNC Charlotte will address how immune gene copy number variation alters host responses to immune stimuli, shapes the microbiome, and governs host-pathogen interactions.

In this role, you will be expected to bring neuroscience expertise to contribute to the wider project. You will integrate multiple distinct approaches to gain new insights into anthozoan immune genes.

About You

We are looking for a neuroscientist with demonstrated expertise in investigating anthozoan immune genes. This should be supported by hands-on experience using genetically encoded biosensors. Experience with Nematostella vectensis would be a major advantage.

You are a creative and independent researcher with strong problem-solving skills, able to work both as part of a collaborative team and on your own initiative.

If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 within the University grade structure. Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure, unless exceptional experience applies to warrant a higher salary.

About the Department

School of Life Sciences

For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at:

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci 

We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent research and teaching environment. Our workplace ethic has enabled us to gain the Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under-represented in STEM fields. 

As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing gender equality under the Athena Swan chartermark, we would particularly encourage and welcome applications from female academics. In your application, you can also include any career breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave, part-time work, secondments) or any periods where you were unable or restricted to work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter on or before 11.59pm of the closing date stated.

We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Applications should include a CV and a covering letter expressing the reasons for your interest in this post. Within this information you should demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this role by specific reference to each of the essential, and where applicable, desirable criteria detailed in the person specification.  This information will be used in the shortlisting process and without this evidence we may not be able to shortlist your application.