Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

Details of the role:

Working pattern: Monday – Friday. This is a full-time, 4 year fixed term position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

Our lab studies how the innate immune system regulates its responses to clear infections effectively while minimizing immune pathology. Our work focuses on neutrophils and their role in immune defence and inflammatory diseases both as antimicrobial effector cells and regulators of inflammation.

We study the mechanisms that regulate neutrophil effector functions such as the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NET), as well as alternative mechanisms of extracellular chromatin release and their role in pathology during severe infection and chronic inflammatory diseases.

We are seeking a motivated immunologist to study topics related to novel neutrophil effector functions, NET clearance, immune dysfunction and neutrophil antimicrobial heterogeneity in the context of immune defence and control of pathology during microbial infection and inflammatory diseases.

As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will be expected to lead your own projects, contribute to other projects on a collaborative basis (both in the lab and with external collaborators) and participate in training PhD students. The ability to work in a team is essential.

You should have experience with basic science work that has resulted in a first author publication or in the process of being published.

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About you

You will bring

• PhD in immunology, infection biology, biochemistry or cell biology or in the final stages of PhD submission
• Good knowledge and experience in immunology and biochemistry.
• Technical expertise in biochemical, cell biological and mouse work.
• Track record of writing papers as evidenced by publications or submitted manuscripts in referred journals
• Evidence of data presentation at scientific meetings
• Experience with experimental design is absolutely essential
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others

This position is funded by the laboratory’s Crick core funding, and the applicant will be encouraged to apply for fellowships.

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [email protected]

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What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK
• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being:
• 24/7 GP consultation services.
• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance:
• Back-up care for dependents.
• Childcare support allowance.
• Annual leave purchase options.
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• Perks:
• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.