A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Mehdi Jafarnejad, Principle Investigator and Reader at Queen's University Belfast, UK. The research focuses on the mechanisms of mRNA-specific translational regulation within the innate immune system, with particular emphasis on RNA biology, RNA-binding proteins, and the regulation of the innate immune response to viral infections.

The ideal candidate will be a recent PhD graduate with a strong, demonstrable background in these areas, including first-author publication(s). Experience with transcriptome-wide analyses of mRNA translation (such as Ribo-Seq) or RNA-protein interactions (such as CLIP) is considered a bonus. The research group is engaged in cutting-edge studies, as evidenced by recent publications in high-impact journals such as Science Advances, PNAS, Molecular Cell, Nature Communications, and Molecular Cell.

Key academic keywords include translational regulation, innate immunity, RNA biology, RNA-binding proteins, mRNA translation, viral infection, and antiviral immunity. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful research in the field of molecular immunology and RNA regulation.

For further information, candidates are encouraged to review the listed publications and contact the supervisor. Queen's University Belfast provides a vibrant research environment and access to state-of-the-art facilities.