Research Fellow

• £43,981 to £52,586
• Full time
• Fixed-term until 31 March 2027 in the first instance

UK DRI are seeking a motivated Research Fellow to join the Hong Lab, focusing on neuroimmune interactions along the gut–brain axis in Parkinson’s disease. You will lead a project exploring how gut-resident macrophages and T cells contribute to synucleinopathy, building on recent discoveries from the lab (De Schepper et al., Nature 2026; ; https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09984-y). The role involves designing and executing experiments using in vivo models, advanced imaging, omics, and cell-based approaches, as well as analysing and disseminating data.