The Department of Life Sciences wish to appoint a Research Associate to join the Serology Research Group.

The Serology group have internationally recognised expertise in identifying autoantibodies in Rheumatic disease, particularly Myositis. Your role will be to undertake a specific project investigating the inter-laboratory variability of myositis specific autoantibody testing. This will involve the use of commercial and in-house assays to detect myositis specific autoantibodies, coordination of sample testing across multiple sites and coordination of a consensus exercise collating expert opinion. The role will involve working closely with experts in the field and will provide an opportunity to further develop transferrable, non-laboratory skills such as project management.

About the role

In addition to laboratory work the project will involve coordinating with other laboratories in the UK and abroad, to share samples and collate results. This is an interdisciplinary project and you will work closely with health professionals and clinical scientists. The Serology group host PhD students and Clinical Fellows and your role will include provision of some laboratory supervision and training.

About you

You will have a PhD degree in subject area of direct relevance for the project, or equivalent significant relevant experience and professional qualification. You will have Post doctoral research experience in immunology, with experience of relevant laboratory techniques. You will be an effective team player, with excellent organisational skills capable of working independently when needed.

Further information

The Department of Life Sciences is a new department which aims to deliver excellence in research and teaching across the spectrum of Life Sciences. Five cross-disciplinary research themes are prioritised: biodiversity and evolution; biotechnology; cells, development and disease; microbiology, infection & inflammation; and diagnostics, therapeutics and patient care. These themes bridge across the Department, enabling new opportunities for wider collaboration and to define a new vision of Life Sciences.

We are firmly committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome a diverse population of both students and staff. Both founding Departments have received a Silver Athena SWAN award which has been transferred to the new Department of Life Sciences.

This is a part-time role (0.6 fte) on a fixed-term basis until 1 January 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Tansley (slt32@bath.ac.uk), however, please submit your application via the University website.

What we can offer you

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme;
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance;
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements.;
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce;
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

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