Postdoctoral Fellow – Vinuesa Lab

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join Carola Vinuesa's lab, focusing on understanding the regulation of protective antibody responses and the mechanisms underpinning antibody-mediated diseases.

Requirements

• PhD in Immunology or in the final stages of PhD submission*
• Experience in mouse models of immunology, including mouse models of vaccination, allergy, and autoimmunity.*
• Expertise in multiple aspects of B cell biology, including germinal center and extrafollicular responses, plasma cell biology, class switch recombination and somatic hypermutation
• Experience in BCR sequencing and clonal analysis*
• Experience in mucosal immunology and mucosal B cell responses

Benefits

• 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