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To post a job advertisement on this page, please contact our careers@immunology.org. Note that this service is free to BSI members and their institutions, as well as our corporate members. There is a small charge of £100 for non-members who wish to advertise. 

All job vacancies are posted as soon as they are received, and are cleared after the closing date, or after three months, if one is not specified. For more information about the vacancies, please click on the links below. You may also find it helpful to have a look at our funding opportunities page.

Current vacancies

Consultant Immunologist (Clinical & Laboratory) 2 posts

The key responsibilities include:  

  • Provide Specialist Clinical Care to Patients with Immunological Conditions in a variety of clinical settings which include Out-Patient Clinics (in-person and telehealth), Multi-Specialist Clinical Review / MDT structures, Day Care, Home Care oversight, In-patient 
    consultation and GP case liaison.
  • Contribute to an agreed out of hours cover service for Immunology emergency issues on a pro-rata basis.
  • Develop strategies and guidance which enable high standards of safe clinical care provision in the clinical settings.  
  • Ensure advances in the speciality which will contribute to enhanced service provision are implemented in an effective and timely manner given provision of the necessary resources.  
  • Advocate for the establishment and progression of the integrated clinical and laboratory teams outlined to operationalise this objective.   
  • Co- Direction of the Immunology Laboratory Service. Provide structure and oversight to the operation, activities, shared responsibilities and scheduling of provision of value-for-money, safe Laboratory and Clinical Services in the speciality of Immunology in agreement with the Clinical Director for Diagnostic Services and the other Consultant appointees in Immunology. 
  • Contribute to Consultant-led Laboratory supervision and reporting of tests undertaken in the section of Laboratory Immunology 
  • Contribute to the development, validation and implementation of new laboratory tests and ensure good performance of test repertoire through internal and external quality assurance and through regular audit of services provision. 
  • Ensure work practices in the Immunology Laboratory are in line with internal and external quality control and assurance schemes; Ensure work practices promote safe practices and risk limitation in all aspects of service delivery. 
  • Working with the Directorate leadership team, provide insights and advice on budget and staffing requirements to maintain and develop specialist services. Prioritise service schedule based on budgets provided to deliver services.  
  • Mentor, supervise and support junior specialist clinical and laboratory colleagues and medical students. Provide in-house focussed education and training supports to promote staff development in the area of Immunology. 
  • Support research activities in the area of Clinical and Laboratory Immunology. Collaborate with colleagues and researchers in the affiliated academic partner, UCC to advance knowledge and practice in the area of Immunology. 
  • Facilitate, where appropriate, community education and outreach in agreement with Clinical Director and Hospital leadership. 
Institution/Organisation:
Cork University Hospital
Application deadline:

Research Associate (Breast Cancer Now)

Prof. Seth Coffelt’s lab based at the CRUK Scotland Institute (formerly known as the Beatson Institute) is a cancer immunology group that focuses on the role of gamma delta (gd) T cells during cancer progression. 

The successful applicant will be highly enthusiastic, driven to succeed and already have a PhD in cancer biology or immunology. As a postdoctoral researcher, the successful applicant will take on a leading role in the project and will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow. The applicant will be among approximately 60 other postdoctoral researchers at the CRUK Scotland Institute and will have access to world-class facilities and career advancement opportunities.

Salary: £40,247 - £45,163 per annum.

This post is full time, and has funding for up to 48 months.

Institution/Organisation:
University of Glasgow
Application deadline:

BSI Training Officer

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and self-driven professional who can contribute to high-profile projects in the charity sector and use their skills to support our training function as it grows.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and talented individual who will play a crucial role in supporting the development, delivery, and management of our training programmes. The successful candidate will provide project support for a variety of training products, liaising with external stakeholders, including customers, funders and partners, to ensure our offerings align with market demands and strategic objectives. Additionally, they will manage customer service enquiries and the training inbox, as well as assist with market research and analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Work with the Training Manager and other key BSI colleagues on the development and delivery of high-quality training programmes, providing project support across a number of areas related to course administration, customer service, product development and research. 
  • Support the Training Manager in researching and identifying organisations and individuals relevant to the development of new training programmes, including customers, funders, trainers and facilitators. 
  • Liaise with, and provide support to, subject matter experts responsible for course content.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for course participants ensuring professional and effective communication.
  • Supporting the Training Manager in conducting market research to identify trends, needs, and gaps in the current training offerings.
  • Collate and analyse feedback and performance data (participant evaluations, website and other analytics data), to continuously improve training offerings.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please read the full job description and send your CV outlining your suitability for the role to hr@immunology.org by midnight Sunday 9th February. 

Interviews will be held in the w/c 17th February.

Institution/Organisation:
British Society for Immunology
Application deadline:

UKAS Technical Assessor

UKAS is looking for experienced laboratory-based immunologists (Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, and medical consultants) to join us on a third-party contractual basis as technical assessors to ISO 15189:2022.  The role involves assessing immunology laboratory services, either on site or remotely, to confirm the competence of the laboratory service to deliver a high quality, patient-focused diagnostic service. 

This is an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of  ISO 15189:2022 requirements and UKAS processes, enhance your immunology network by engaging with other UKAS technical assessors at regular update meetings, and support ongoing improvement in immunology laboratory service provision across the UK. 

The role is a great opportunity for experienced staff who are working in a laboratory service, as the laboratory benefits from the experience and knowledge technical assessors bring from UKAS training and assessments. It’s also a good opportunity for recently retired personnel to keep using their knowledge and skills to support continual improvement in medical laboratory service delivery across the UK. 

Institution/Organisation:
United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)

Graduate Product Sales Specialist

ProImmune is seeking a highly motivated person to join our Sales & Marketing team as a Graduate Product Specialist, responsible for spearheading collaborations and encouraging take up of our new Ankyron technology across primarily our UK & European territories.

Your Mission: Enable our customers to achieve their scientific goals. How? By identifying new opportunities, nurturing existing relationships, and promoting our cutting-edge products and service with specific focus on our groundbreaking Ankyron technology 

  • Educate: Spread the word about Ankyrons - their potential, applications, and benefits.
  • Market Explorer: Visit key prospects, close deals, and decode market trends (30% travel, mostly UK & EU)
  • Solution Architect: Our customers have complex needs. Work with them to build solutions using our products and services.
  • Leadership: Challenge the status quo. Your fresh perspective matters.
  • Global Collaborator: Forge partnerships with researchers, institutions, and industry leaders and colleagues worldwide. While you’ll cover primarily the UK and Europe, your impact will ripple globally.

This role is ideally-suited to a new graduate or post-graduate (minimum of a BSc. in Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related field) with an outgoing personality looking for a financially rewarding long-term career combined with a way to capitalize on your scientific training.  We want someone who’s fired up and ready to contribute. Your enthusiasm will be contagious!

Institution/Organisation:
ProImmune, Oxford, UK

Postdoctoral Research Fellow as Specially Appointed Researcher

The Osaka University Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) is recruiting post-doctoral researchers for its Advanced Postdoc Program. This program offers three-year employment and funding (3 million yen per year) for original research to promising young researchers. Selected applicants have access to continually upgraded state-of-the-art facilities at IFReC for their research, including equipment for single-cell analysis. Furthermore, selected applicants can expect their research careers to develop immensely through invaluable guidance from their supervisor among IFReC’s many distinguished Principal Investigators as well as through collaborative research with them. We look forward to receiving applications from ambitious young researchers. 

Annual Salary: JPY 5.7M - 7.7 M

Research Grant: JPY 3M per year

Period of employment: 1 year from the date of hire (renewable up to 3 years)

Institution/Organisation:
Osaka University, Japan