英国埃克塞特大学生命与环境科学学院医学真菌学中心招收博士后研究员

英国埃克塞特大学生命与环境科学学院医学真菌学中心招收博士后研究员

Job reference – P72101

Closing date – 06 August 2020

Location – Exeter

The starting salary will be from £35,845 up to £46,718 on Grade (F),  depending on qualifications and experience.

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation  package

College of Life and Environmental Sciences – Centre for Medical Mycology

The Medical Research Council Centre for Medical Mycology (MRCCMM) is one of  the most ambitious strategic investments in UK medical mycology. The MRCCMM is a  world-leading research centre that is helping to tackle the major global threats  to human health caused by fungal diseases. In fact, fungal infections now kill  more people worldwide than malaria and similar numbers to tuberculosis. The  MRCCMM integrates researchers from multiple fields of expertise to increase our  understanding of fungal pathogens and cognate immune defences, and to identify  new ways to diagnose, prevent and treat fungal diseases. A major activity of the  MRCCMM is to increase UK capacity in fundamental and clinical research in  medical mycology through research and training programmes for medical and  biosciences students and early career researchers. The Centre has established  strategic interactions with other national and international groups is promoting  public engagement and understanding of our science.

The post

The MRCCMM wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in  a Wellcome Trust-funded research programme focussed on defining the role of  C-type lectins in innate and adaptive antifungal immunity. This post is  available immediatly for three years, in the first instance. The successful  applicant will contribute to understanding how C-type lectins regulate  anti-fungal adaptive immunity. To maximise productivity, the incumbent will lead  their own specific project whilst collaborating with other members of the team  to help them complete their stories.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives,  projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to  the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other  events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience  in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally  recognised authority in immunology and possess sufficient specialist knowledge  in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The  successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the  work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to  perform cutting edge in vivo and in vitro immunological assays.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive  universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher  Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with  world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence  Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re fastest growing UK Research  University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to  answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this.  98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence  Framework) We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and  community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve  the employability of our students. Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have  been designated as a . In 2019, Devon was voted as having the best quality of  life of anywhere in England and Wales, making it a popular choice for both work  and study.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity at Exeter

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we  offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal  opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan  accredited institution. Since 2019, the university has also signed an Armed  Forces Covenant, demonstrating the University’s commitment to supporting the  Armed Forces . Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we  particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the  .

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

·         41 days leave per year

·         options for flexible working

·         numerous discounts at leading retailers

·         onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme

·         sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared  parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full  pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

·         stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the  beautiful South West of England

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 new Fertility Treatment  Policy

·         A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

For further information please contact Professor Gordon Brown, e-mail  Gordon.brown@exter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 727590

To apply please visit:  https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=468130T3iq&WVID=3817591jNg&LANG=USA