Research Associate or Assistant position in regulatory T cell biology in autoimmunity

Research Associate or Assistant position in regulatory T cell biology in autoimmunity

This Research Associate/Assistant position is funded by the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society UK for 18 months to investigate the mechanisms underlying the defective function of regulatory T cells in people living with multiple sclerosis.

The candidate will join Dr Dominguez Villar's laboratory at Imperial College London, which focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that maintain human regulatory T cell identity and plasticity and the regulation of CD4 + T cell responses in autoimmune and infectious diseases.

We are looking for a passionate, self motivated and dynamic postdoctoral research associate with expertise in in vitro Treg culture, as well as expertise in in vivo mouse models of autoimmunity.

• PhD in immunology or related discipline.
• Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £43,863 - £47,223 per annum.
• Practical experience in high parameter flow cytometry and spectral cytometry.
• Practical experience in Treg isolation, culture and in vitro assessment of functions.
• Practical experience in in vivo models of multiple sclerosis or autoimmunity in general, including immunization, monitoring, evaluation, organ dissection.
• Knowledge of basic cellular and molecular mechanisms in immune responses.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools.

• The opportunity to be part of an exciting project with translational potential, using both mouse models and samples from patients.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Sector leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

This is a full time (35 h/w), fixed term (18 months) based at South Kesington Campus.

Expected start date is September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

If you require any further details on the role please contact Dr Margarita Dominguez Villar ()

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.