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Research Fellow in Therapeutic Viral Immunology

Internal Only to University of Leeds staff

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in innate immune responses to virus infections? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK's leading research-intensive Universities?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are recruiting to a short-term MRC funded Research Fellow researching how virus-induced innate immune responses can be utilised as immunotherapies. You will have expertise in virus culture, including work at level three bio-containment, and the use of class three safety cabinets. You will also be an experienced researcher of innate immune responses, specifically interferon-induced responses, and how these can be harnessed therapeutically. You will be driven, self-motivated, independent, and able to complete a challenging series of experiments within a short timeframe. Your contribution will help complete an established portfolio utilising virus-driven immunity as a therapy for both cancer and other viral diseases.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!


• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance - the University contributes 14.5% of salary


• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.


• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.


• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

If you are looking for a role that will be both challenging and fulfilling, completing an MRC-funded investigation into a novel mechanistic immunotherapy, then apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Stephen Griffin, Professor of Cancer Virology

Email: s.d.c.griffin@leeds.ac.uk

Further Details:

• Location: Leeds - St James University Hospital


• Faculty/Service: Faculty of Medicine & Health


• School/Institute: Leeds Institute of Medical Research (LIMR)


• Section: Division of Haematology & Immunology


• Category: Research


• Grade: Grade 7


• Salary: £39,355 to £46,735 per annum


• Post Type: Full Time


• Contract Type: Fixed Term (Available until 31 December 2025 to complete a specific task or time limited work)


• Release Date: Friday 23 May 2025


• Closing Date: Friday 30 May 2025

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Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in innate immune responses to virus infections? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK's leading research-intensive Universities?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are recruiting to a short-term MRC funded Research Fellow researching how virus-induced innate immune responses can be utilised as immunotherapies. You will have expertise in virus culture, including work at level three bio-containment, and the use of class three safety cabinets. You will also be an experienced researcher of innate immune responses, specifically interferon-induced responses, and how these can be harnessed therapeutically. You will be driven, self-motivated, independent, and able to complete a challenging series of experiments within a short timeframe. Your contribution will help complete an established portfolio utilising virus-driven immunity as a therapy for both cancer and other viral diseases.
What we offer in return
o 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
o Generous pension scheme plus life assurance- the University contributes 14.5% of salary
o Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
o Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
o Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
If you are looking for a role that will be both challenging and fulfilling, completing an MRC-funded investigation into a novel mechanistic immunotherapy, then apply today.