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
