Senior Immunologist (Virology Dept) Reference number: 418267 Salary: £44,500. Pro-rata salary for job share. This post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to receive an additional pay supplement of £2,500 upon appointment. Please see under ''salary'' for further information. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Job share Location: Addlestone, Surrey The Animal and Plant Health Agency safeguards animal health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy by identifying, managing and eradicating animal diseases. Working in an exciting scientific environment identifying and combatting viral diseases in livestock, we are looking for an experienced immunologist to work in the mammalian virology group to play a major part in helping us to improve animal health. Leading scientific research into the interaction of viral pathogens of mammalian livestock with their hosts and the mechanisms that vaccines employ, you will undertake investigations to improve disease control. It is varied and exciting work where you will be part of a vibrant, intellectually curious team. You will design and complete projects, oversee day-to-day laboratory work in standard and high containment facilities. As a senior scientist, you will provide immunological expertise across the group, developing junior team members and students, and oversee flow cytometry and high-plex spatial imaging across the team