Arbovirus Researcher

Contract type: Fixed term, Loan, Secondment

Length of employment: This is a Fixed-Term appointment until 30 September 2025.

Working pattern: Full-time, Job share

We seek a biologist with an interest in arthropod-borne pathogen transmission to join our Vector-Borne Diseases workgroup to manage the delivery of a project on tick-borne disease. This will combine field survey data for tick abundance with laboratory-based analysis of tick submissions. This will involve liaison with customer-facing departments of the Agency and external bodies such as the UK Health Security Agency and the academic sector. The role will involve working in SAPO4/ACDP3 containment laboratories and contributing to the maintenance of the APHA insectary facilities. You will be working as part of an active research team working on diverse projects linked to vector-borne disease transmission. The successful candidate will have a knowledge of animal and zoonotic pathogens and a broad understanding of molecular techniques, including qPCR, genomic sequencing and bioinformatic analysis. In return we will support your ongoing scientific and professional development with tailored training and outreach opportunities. You will also enjoy excellent Civil Service benefits including pension and flexible working patterns.

Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 8 January 2025.