Research Associate - Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy Grade 6 Job Birmingham England UK,Research/Development

Position: Research Associate - Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy - 107894 - Grade 6

Job Description Position Details

Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy, School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,002 to £35,608 with potential progression once in post to £39,906

Grade: 6

Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to August 2029

Closing date: 14th September 2026

Background

To assist in research (by carrying out data collection or analyses) to create knowledge through providing research support for projects and research groups. The candidate will work within an internationally renowned type 1 diabetes immunology group and will manage and maintain murine breeding colonies and lead in performing murine immunology studies.

Role Summary

To manage Non-obese diabetic mouse breeding and genotyping of murine colonies
To perform in vivo T cell and splenocyte adoptive cell transfers (intravenous injections)
To perform other in vivo injections (intraperitoneal, subcutaneous)
To perform direct ex vivo/in vitro T cell/regulatory T cell/B cell assays
To perform multi-parameter flow cytometric experiments and analysis
To further develop and implement bioinformatic approaches in data analysis
Work within specified research grants and/or projects and develop their own or joint research including research funding proposals
To conduct translational research within the Diabetes Research group and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students
Operate within area of specialism- autoimmunity, type 1 diabetes
Contribute to publications

Main Duties

Management of murine colonies (genotyping, diabetes screening)
Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation (flow cytometry, in vitro/ex vivo/in vivo assays) literature reviews, and research interviews
Analyse research data as directed utilising up-to-date and novel bioinformatic approaches
Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods based on research needs
Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
Manage problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture
Prepare regular weekly updates to the Diabetes Research group on progress
To abide by home office rules and regulations in working with, or storing, samples for analysis
To aid and teach PhD, MSc and BSc students in their research activities

Person Specification

Degree or equivalent in relevant subject are
Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques:
Current home office personal licence
Mouse tissue harvesting/experimentation (in vivo injections)
Flow cytometric analyses
In vitro/ex vivo T cell/regulatory T cell/B cell assays
Development and implementation of bioinformatic analysis pipelines
An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within one of the follow areas: autoimmunity, T cell/regulatory T cell/B cell immunology
Desirable - Proven ability to apply for, or successfully obtain, research funding
Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
Ability to access and organise resources successfully
Knowledge of the protected…