Research Associate in Computational Liver Immunology

About the role

The Research Associate in Computational Liver Immunology position is funded by an UKRI MRC research grant awarded to Dr Gudd. The post holder will work on an exciting new project assessing the effectiveness of targeting immunological pathways for the treatment of checkpoint inhibitor-induced liver inflammation. They will generate new, and/or use available, single-cell and spatial multi-omics datasets from human tissues and mouse models for in depth computational analysis.

Generated data will give necessary insights into potential novel therapeutic approaches to treat this condition.

What you would be doing

A large proportion of the project will involve the analysis of generated and/or already available high throughput biological datasets and multi-layered network analysis.

Additionally, the successful applicant will carry out wet-lab experimental work combining human tissue sample analysis and in vivo mouse models. They will use techniques such as single-cell and spatial multi-omics, tissue multiplex immunofluorescence and flow cytometry.

They will undertake project management, co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, present their work at lab meeting and national/international conferences and submit publications to refereed journals.

What we are looking for

• Highly enthusiastic and motivated scientist with good knowledge in computational and molecular biology and immunology.
• Experience in computational analysis of transcriptomic datasets
• Taking initiative in planning and conducting research
• Collaborative
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised

What we can offer you

• Work on an exciting and very timely project
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects

• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a Full time, fixed term role based at our Hammersmith Campus.

Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have not yet been officially awarded will be appointed as a Research Assistant.