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This is an outstanding opportunity for a researcher who has recently completed a doctoral degree in genetics, immunology, virology or molecular biology, and has relevant skills in bioinformatics.
The successful candidate will be committed to the application of their research skills to veterinary clinical questions and especially to understanding biological basis of host susceptibility in Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). This post-doctoral position is funded by the PetPlan Charitable Trust.
The successful applicant will be ambitious to broaden their research experience in a supportive and dynamic environment, undertaking a combination of laboratory work (molecular biology, functional immunology, tissue culture, high throughput sequencing library preparation) and bioinformatics analysis. This role offers the opportunity to study a naturally occurring feline coronavirus disease utilising archived patient samples as well as feline cell lines. This programme of work will also facilitate and support the development of skills in genomic analysis of the feline species.
The funding will provide salary for up to 18 Months.
Applicants will be expected to work in collaboration with, and to support, a wider multi-institution coronavirus research consortium known as MASCOT (Mapping Animal Susceptibility to Coronavirus: Outcomes and Transcriptomics). There will also be the opportunity to undertake laboratory work within the Davison group at the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford.
We offer a generous reward package including:
Competitive and attractive pension package pro-rata
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days)
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
Closing date: 28th June 2024
Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 8th July 2024.
For an informal conversation or further information please contact Professor Lucy Davison, ldavison@rvc.ac.uk.
The RVC values Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and therefore welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. Balancing both the needs of the business with those of our staff, we will consider applications to work on a flexible basis.
