"Research Associate in Vaccine Research"

The Berger Schaffitzel laboratories are seeking to fill a PDRA post at the School of Biochemistry, University of Bristol UK.

Showing a high degree of independence and resourcefulness, you will be developing net-generation vaccines for treating infectious diseases, underpinned by the MultiBac, SynBac and ADDomer technology platforms developed in the Berger Schaffitzel labs. You will carry out world-class research in vaccines, protein design, molecular and structural biology, collaborating with leading global partners. You will participate in a vibrant and dynamic, inclusive and equitable research environment in a laboratory developing and applying cutting edge technology to generate new knowledge and biological insights in a top 10 UK University, in one of the best cities to live in the UK.

You will be part of a leading research team engaged in next-generation synthetic vaccine design. You will utilize the MultiBac, SynBac and ADDomer technology platforms developed by the Berger Schaffitzel team and the world-leading resources available at Bristol, to design, generate and characterise affordable, thermostable next-generation vaccines. Using cutting-edge technology, you will carry out and underpin world-class research and development in collaboration with partner in the UK Innovative Future Vaccine Manufacturing and Research Hub.

You should apply if you enjoy working on cutting-edge projects in vaccine design, development and characterisation, are a dedicated team player in an international, dynamic, diverse and equitable team, are independent and resourceful and excited about high-tech platforms including the MultiBac and ADDomer technologies, have a keen interest in protein research, infectious diseases and synthetic vaccines, have experience with eukaryotic cell culture / tissue culture work, and have experience with recombinant proteins, ideally vaccines.

Additional information: For informal queries about the role please contact Prof Imre Berger at imre.berger@bristol.ac.uk or Jonathan Light at j.light@bristol.ac.uk. Contract type: Open ended (with fixed funding for 24 months). Work pattern: Full-time. Grade: I. Salary: £38,249 - £44,128 per annum. School/Unit: School of Biochemistry. This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 24th August 2025.