Why work with us?
A main goal of our lab is to provide a supportive environment for training, learning and personal development. So far, we have graduated 4 PhD students and have trained over 15 MSc students. Our students have gone into positions in academia, industry and government.
We welcome team members from all backgrounds. Our research group has trained scientists from all over the world, including UK, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Brazil. We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive team.
Scroll down to read testimonials from our former lab members and learn more about what it’s like to work in the team.
Current Vacancies
Our funded vacancies for jobs and studentships are listed below.
If you have funding from an alternative source, or wish to discuss a research placement, please contact Rebecca directly to discuss. Informal enquiries are welcome!
Post-doctoral positions
We’ll soon be advertising for two post-doctoral positions, funded by the Wellcome Trust. These can be started from November 2025. Further instructions for how to apply will be posted here and on our social media channels. Please contact Rebecca informally if you are interested in applying.
PhD studentships
We do not have any funded PhD studentships currently available. If you have your own funding or wish to discuss applying for a fellowship with our help and sponsorship, please contact Rebecca in the first instance.
Research Assistant and Technician
We’ll soon be advertising for one research assistant position, funded by the Wellcome Trust. This can be started from November 2025. Further instructions for how to apply will be posted here and on our social media channels. Please contact Rebecca informally if you are interested in applying.
Summer Research Internships
Each year, we have one fully funded summer research internship available for penultimate and final year undergraduate students. This is funded by the Lister Institute. To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your career ambitions and interests by email to Rebecca. Applications need to be received by 15th March each year to be considered.
Testimonials
Former summer undergraduate student (2024):
“I have thoroughly enjoyed every second of my summer internship which has confirmed my interest in immunology and research, thanks to you and everyone in the lab.”
Former MSc student (2023):
“I have gained so many invaluable skills and have met so many great people. I will miss being a member of the RAD lab.”
Former MSc student (2019):
“I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing time I’ve had in Birmingham, I’ve enjoyed every part of being in the lab and feel that I have learnt a lot of both theory and techniques. I now feel more prepared to start in a new group, rather than the fish out of water I was when I started.”
Former PhD student (2023):
“You supported me and challenged me in equal measure and that has made my PhD journey thoroughly enjoyable.”
Our group runs regular anonymous surveys to find out what is working in the lab and what we can improve on. In these, we ask team members to describe our lab in three words. The word cloud shows the results from the most recent of these surveys.
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