Research Associate in Mucosal Immunology

Job reference: BMH-027821

Salary: £37,174 to £45,413 per annum, dependent on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health

Location: Manchester

Employment type: Fixed term

Division/Team: Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection, and Respiratory Medicine

Hours per week: Full time (1 FTE)

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 01/07/2025

Contract duration: 48 months

School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

The Menon lab has a full-time post-doctoral Research Associate position available to unravel how lung-infiltrating B cells contribute to chronic lung disease. Utilizing a combination of tissue and blood samples from patients/controls, in vivo disease models and cutting-edge technologies, the successful candidate will investigate how B cells interact with the lung microenvironment, alter the extracellular matrix and promote tissue inflammation in COPD and other chronic lung diseases.

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and creative researcher with a strong background in immunology.

Skills/requirements include:

Have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in immunology or a relevant field

Extensive up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in immunology-focussed laboratory research

Experience with molecular biology techniques (single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics), bioinformatics, in vivo models, in vitro culture systems and/or flow cytometry will be considered a strong merit

Funding for the position is available for 4 years. The Menon lab is located within the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation at The University of Manchester, which provides a creative, inspiring and inclusive environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests.

Start date: As close to September 2025 as possible

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Madhvi Menon

Email: madhvi.menon@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.