The Babraham Institute is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to investigate the mechanisms that underpin successful responses to vaccination.
The postholder will contribute to a new BBSRC-funded project exploring the biology of germinal centre responses, with a particular focus on the role of B cell–macrophage interactions in viral escape, memory, and immune tolerance. This work builds on a successful BBSRC project and previously published research from the Toellner laboratory: https://www.babraham.ac.uk/our-research/immunology/kai-michael-toellner/publications
The role offers an opportunity for a researcher with an interest in antibody responses in vivo. The project will employ a wide range of cellular and molecular immunology techniques. Applicants should hold a BSc and/or Master’s degree in a biological or immunological discipline. Experience in tissue imaging (including tissue section preparation, immunohistology, and laser scanning microscopy), flow cytometry, or ELISA would be advantageous. While proficiency in all of these techniques is not required, expertise in one or more areas will be considered beneficial.
