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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Arbovirus Molecular Virology and Mosquito Transmission Research Keele University in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

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Virology

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Full-time fixed-term employment for three years, with a Grade 7 salary of £39,560–£48,337 per annum. The starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale. Benefits include annual increments, generous annual leave, an occupational pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and other staff benefits.

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Nov 30, 2026

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Keele University

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About this position

Keele University’s School of Life Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Arbovirus Refractory Team and contribute to a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship research programme.

The project addresses the burden of mosquito-borne infectious diseases by developing a novel technology to limit the dissemination of Alphaviruses by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The research uses genetic modification of both viruses and mosquitoes to investigate virus function and develop approaches to control arbovirus transmission independently of conventional insecticides.

The successful researcher will lead a work package within the programme and work across molecular virology, mosquito biology and virus–vector interactions. Activities include molecular and virology techniques, plasmid design and cloning, mosquito maintenance, mosquito–virus interaction studies, generation of transgenic mosquitoes and reverse-genetics virus systems. Work will be conducted at Containment Levels 2 and 3.

The postholder will join a dynamic, interactive research team focused on virus research and will have opportunities for professional development through courses and workshops. The project also includes a visit to a project partner in Estonia for practical training in a leading Alphavirus research laboratory.

The research environment combines infectious-disease biology, vector research, molecular genetics and translational approaches to arbovirus transmission control within Keele University’s School of Life Sciences.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term employment for three years, with a Grade 7 salary of £39,560–£48,337 per annum. The starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale. Benefits include annual increments, generous annual leave, an occupational pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and other staff benefits.

What's required

Applicants should have experience working with Hazard Group 2 pathogenic viruses; experience with HG3 viruses is desirable. Proficiency in molecular and cell culture techniques is required. Experience with plasmid design and cloning, insect transgenesis, mosquito maintenance, transgenic mosquito generation, reverse-genetics virus systems, and mosquito-virus interaction studies is desirable. The role requires the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions to research challenges. Appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University's Occupational Health provider.

How to apply

Review the attached Word or PDF job-description documents for further details and apply online through the Keele University vacancies portal. Informal enquiries may be sent to Dr Christine Reitmayer at [email protected]; applications will not be accepted at this address.

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