Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Exeter - Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Location:	Exeter
Salary:	The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 10th February 2026
Closes: 6th April 2026
Job Ref: Q13457

This new full-time post is available from July 2026 on a fixed term basis until June 2028. This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by Wellcome Trust Discovery award until June 2028.

The post

The postholder will join Professor Gordon Brown’s team elucidating the roles and physiological functions of the recently identified Myeloid Inhibitory C-type Lectin receptor, MICL (CLEC12A), a receptor for neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs; Nature 2024 633:442).

About you

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate extensive experience in in vitro and in vivo molecular, biochemical and/or relevant immunological techniques, and have a clear and demonstrable track record of research excellence. Career development opportunities will be available for the right candidates, including continuing education, conference attendance, scientific publishing and support in the development of funding applications for future independence.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Further information

For further information please contact Professor Gordon Brown, e-mail Gordon.brown@exeter.ac.uk