Research Associate in Cerebral Malaria Research

Vacancy Reference Number

BMH-016845

Closing Date

18 Jun 2021

Salary

£32,816 to £40,322 per annum

Address

The University of Manchester

Duration

36 months

Job Details

We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated post-doctoral research scientist to work on a project, funded by the Medical Research Council, to examine how the brain recovers from cerebral malaria, with a focus on the physiological systems that return the brain to immunological homeostasis during resolution of the syndrome. The successful candidate will join the lab of Dr. Kevin Couper and work closely alongside the labs of Dr Ben Dickie and Dr Laura Parkes based in FBMH.

Person Criteria

The successful candidate will have (or expect to hold shortly) a PhD (or equivalent) with a strong background in immunology and/or neuroscience. The candidate must have excellent technical skills in microscopy (and tissue / cell staining techniques) and have extensive experience of working with murine models, preferably models of neuroinflammation. Training will be available in all areas of the project. Experience in magnetic resonance imaging would be advantageous.

How to Apply

https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?isPreview=Yes&jobid=20242

Contact Details

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Kevin Couper
Email: kevin.couper@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: 0161 275 5233

General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk