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University of Birmingham

Research Fellow in Immunology and Vaccine Research (Grade 7) University of Birmingham in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Immunology

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Wellcome Trust-funded fixed-term research post. Full-time salary is normally £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822. No tuition funding mentioned.

Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

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United Kingdom

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University of Birmingham

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About this position

Research Fellow in the Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy, School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, University of Birmingham, UK.

This Wellcome Trust-funded post is part of the OptiVaNTS project and focuses on immunology, microbiology, and vaccine research for non-typhoidal Salmonella infection. The successful candidate will work on mechanistic studies of antibody protection, including antibody-binding and effector functions, to support next-generation vaccine development.

The role involves designing and delivering in vitro and in vivo experiments, including serum bactericidal and opsonophagocytic assays, work with primary immune cells and complement systems, mouse vaccination and infection studies, antigen comparison, ELISA, flow cytometry, and analysis of immune protection mechanisms. The post is collaborative and international, with opportunities to contribute to data integration, presentations, publications, and funding bids.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a first degree and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant biomedical area (or equivalent experience). Strong practical experience in cellular and humoral immunology, Salmonella infection models, bacterial mutants, microscopy, and flow cytometry is expected.

Funding and contract: fixed-term full-time Grade 7 post, salary £36,636 to £46,049 (with progression possible to £48,822). The advert does not mention tuition or studentship funding.

Deadline: 4 November 2026.

How to apply: submit an application via the University of Birmingham recruitment portal and consult the further particulars PDF for details. Informal enquiries: Lisa Powell, [email protected].

Funding details

Wellcome Trust-funded fixed-term research post. Full-time salary is normally £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822. No tuition funding mentioned.

What's required

A first degree and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant research area such as immunology, microbiology, or a related biomedical discipline, or equivalent professional experience and qualifications. Applicants should have hands-on experience with cellular and humoral immunology techniques, microbiological techniques with bacterial mutants, tailored SBA and OPA systems, in vivo infection models, confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry with bacteria and eukaryotic cells. Experience in in vivo Salmonella infection models and animal experimentation is required, along with proven ability to design, execute, and interpret complex laboratory experiments. Strong data analysis, interpretation, scientific communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, resource management, and familiarity with equality and diversity obligations are also expected.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Birmingham jobs portal using the online application for job 10127. Review the further particulars PDF for full details before submitting. Informal enquiries may be sent to Lisa Powell at [email protected].

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