Immunology Catalyst postdoctoral training programme

Immunology Catalyst postdoctoral training programme is sponsored by GSK. This postdoctoral training program is a research collaboration model designed to drive breakthroughs in applied immunology.

Post graduate opportunities | GSK Post graduate opportunities Join our R&D programmes in healthcare, vaccines, and immunology to make a real difference as a PhD or postdoc. If you are enthusiastic and have a strong interest in healthcare, we have a wide range of programmes for PhD and postdoc candidates from a scientific, research, medical or consulting background.

Our programmes seek the very best talent to help us impact the health of billions across the world. Join us to drive progress through innovative research, professional development, and real-world scientific impact. Are you an exceptional Postdoc or PhD scientist with strategic decision-making skills?

GSK's programme offers a unique opportunity to tackle critical R&D challenges in the pre-competitive space. What to expect from the programme Join us and work on high-impact R&D challenges, contributing to publications in leading journals and presenting at scientific conferences. You'll gain a deep understanding of drug discovery and development, bridging the gap between early-stage science and real-world medicines or vaccines.

This fellowship provides broad exposure across research topics, preparing you to make a tangible impact. From day one, you'll collaborate with your supervisor to define a research programme with clear timelines, milestones, and objectives for up to three years. Your role could involve developing research proposals, contributing to translational science, or supporting research linked to clinical trials and public health priorities.

Throughout the programme, you'll have access to our extensive R&D engine, including cutting-edge tools, technologies, libraries, samples, and exclusive events. On this programme, you will: Be at the forefront of scientific discovery. Understand the journey from target identification to delivering medicines or vaccines to patients.

Join a multidisciplinary drug research and development organisation focused on high-risk, cutting-edge science. Build a strong foundation for a career in industry, government, non-profit, or academia. We're looking for PhD scientists with strategic decision-making skills.

You should demonstrate proven scientific and theoretical capability, alongside high levels of innovation, creativity, and a talent for solving complex problems. Postdoc positions become available throughout the year, specific to individual projects. Please use our search and apply tool to explore current openings and take the next step in your career.

I've always wanted to work in an area where I would be able to make a difference and when searching for postdocs GSK was an ideal fit. During the postdoc programme I have been able to apply and further my expertise in microphysiological systems / organ on a chip technology in addition to gaining new skills.

I have also been able to directly contribute to the drug discovery and development pipeline and learn about how the different areas work together to develop new medicines through the vast networking opportunities. Postdoctoral Research Associate, R&D I applied for the GSK Postdoctoral programme because I wanted to carry out exploratory research in an environment with clear goals to deliver benefits to patients.

Being part of the programme has been an amazing opportunity to work at the interface of academia and industry and to get the best out of both of those environments. I have now built a strong network that will be of great help for my future career prospects.

Postdoctoral Research Associate, R&D Postdoctoral Immunology Catalyst If you are a PhD scientist with a background in immunology or a related field, join our world-class Immunology Catalyst R&D facility. What is the Immunology Catalyst? The Immunology Catalyst is our world class R&D facility in Stevenage.

Leading academic immunologists collaborate with GSK scientists here, while also pursuing their independent research. This is an opportunity for immunology postdoctoral fellows to join a collaborative environment for up to three years and contribute to high-level scientific research. As a postdoctoral fellow at the Immunology Catalyst, you will be mentored by a world-class academic immunologist.

They will support you in developing the skills to become an independent scientific investigator. You will have the opportunity to publish in scientific journals and develop a deep understanding of drug discovery. At the start of your post-doctoral, you will work with your supervisor to design a programme of research with mutually agreed timelines, milestones, objectives, and responsibilities.

This experience supports both long-term career development and scientific excellence What will the programme prepare you for? This programme will prepare you for a career in academia, industry, or in a regulatory or non-profit healthcare organisation. Search for openings using our search and apply tool.

GSK Vaccines Global PhD and postdoc programme Join GSK's Vaccines Global PhD and postdoc programme as we train the next generation of vaccine research scientists. What to expect from the programme This is your chance to work alongside GSK's expert scientists and leading academic collaborators, driving the development of future vaccines.

Operating at the cutting-edge of science, you'll tackle multidisciplinary projects, leveraging our extensive R&D technological engine and the deep knowledge of top academic scientists. Our PhD and postdoctoral research is defined by a fast-paced, patient-oriented, and science-led approach. Beyond research, the programme offers significant personal and career development.

A varied training curriculum provides opportunities ranging from R&D conferences and seminars with internal and external experts, to soft skills summer schools and dedicated career coaching. At GSK, the impact of PhD and postdoc-led research is pivotal. As a student or fellow, your contributions will gain high visibility and directly advance the fight against infectious diseases.

Where are GSK Vaccines R&D Centres located? You will find GSK Vaccines R&D centres in Siena (Italy), Rixensart (Belgium) and Rockville (Maryland, US). As a PhD fellow, you will be associated with a university as a student and receive your PhD from the doctorate school of your university.

As a postdoc, you can be part of innovative collaborative research projects involving both academia and industry. You can look for project-specific graduate and postdoc positions throughout the year on our careers page and partnership page. We're looking for students and scientists from around the world, with exceptional scientific capability, innovation, creativity, and problem-solving expertise.

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