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Postdoctoral researcher
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of York
Develop and analyse virus-refractory Aedes aegypti, focusing on vector-virus-transgene interactions and changes in vector competence for alphaviruses including chikungunya virus.
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Employment
Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Employment type
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Contract ends
- Not stated
- Original contract term
- Not stated
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Workplace
- University of York campus
- FTE
- Not stated
- Salary
- £37,694 to £46,049 per year
- Department or school
- Department of Biology
- Posted
- 14 Jul 2026
Role
Responsibilities
- Analyse vector-virus-transgene interactions
- Evaluate vector competence of transgenic Aedes aegypti
- Contribute to development of field-usable virus-refractory mosquito methods
Candidate profile
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- PhD-level biological science qualification
- Pathogenic-virus research experience
- Insect research experience
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant biological science, or equivalent
- Experience working with pathogenic viruses at BSL2 or higher
- Experience working with insects, ideally including transgenic insect development and analysis
- Vector-virus interaction analysis
- Transgenic mosquito research
- BSL2 or higher pathogenic-virus work
- Careful and reliable working
- Ability to work effectively in a team
Preferred qualifications
- Development and analysis of transgenic insects
Employment conditions
- Funding available immediately
- Nominal start October 2026, negotiable
Employment package
Benefits
- £37,694 to £46,049 per year
- Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements are referenced by the employer
- Full-time
- Fixed-term
Application
Documents and steps
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Eligibility
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PhD in a relevant biological science, or equivalent; Experience working with pathogenic viruses at BSL2 or higher; Vector-virus interaction analysis; Transgenic mosquito researchUniversity of York
Funding
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£37,694 to £46,049 per yearUniversity of York
Identity And Deadline
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Postdoctoral Research Associate; deadline: Apply by 11/08/2026..University of York
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Official vacancy identifies job/reference 15165 and the position title Postdoctoral Research Associate.University of York
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Official vacancy shows an active closing date of 2026-08-11.University of York
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Official vacancy states the employment basis and compensation terms: £37,694 to £46,049 per year; Fixed-term.University of York
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Official vacancy states compensation as £37,694 to £46,049 per year.University of York
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