The Pirbright Institute employs a dynamic and vibrant community of around 350 staff covering a diverse set of chosen fields, backgrounds and experience. We all play a crucial role in furthering the Institute’s aspirations, advancing the frontiers of science and knowledge through our excellent scientific research, knowledge sharing and contribution; with a real focus in improving the world in which we live. Our outlook is always balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one Institute’ approach.
Pirbright is a proud holder of the Athena SWAN Bronze Award. The award recognises the advancement of gender equality at the Institute. The Institute also offers a range of benefits, including childcare vouchers, onsite gym, and social club at its site in Surrey.
How to apply
Applications for our vacancies listed below must be made via our recruitment portal. For further information about completing your application, see our guidance notes. If you have any queries about recruitment at Pirbright, please email jobs@pirbright.ac.uk.
Current vacancies
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This is a new opportunity for a passionate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead to inform and lead the delivery of our continual EDI improvement plans across the Institute. Pirbright is committed to being a fully inclusive organisation and...
Location: The Pirbright Institute
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Influenza and coronaviruses have caused some of the deadliest pandemics in humans, and swine are key viral reservoirs. The post-holder will be a pivotal member of the Mucosal Immunology group and will support activities of an exciting European...
Location: The Pirbright Institute
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The Pirbright Institute has some of the UK’s most extensive insectary facilities, with a number of research groups at the institute working with native and exotic insect vectors of viral diseases. The Insect Transgenesis Scientist will support these...
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This Postdoctoral Avian Influenza Virologist position within the Avian Influenza Research group at The Pirbright Institute (http://www.research.pirbright.ac.uk/avianinfluenza/) is funded by the BBSRC jointly with...
Location: The Pirbright Institute
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The role is to provide support in all areas of management accounts. This will invoice providing a full service to all internal managers covering budgetary control, monthly reports, costings and other financial reporting requirements. It will also...
Location: The Pirbright Institute
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The post-holder will be a pivotal member of the Mucosal Immunology group and will support activities funded by the BBSRC to study immunity to porcine respiratory coronavirus (PRCV).
In response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, we have developed a...
Location: The Pirbright Institute
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The Pirbright Institute Estates Management Services team (EMS) provide a large in-house operational management function across the Pirbright campus that comprises many critical functions including, organisational programme management, buildings...
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We are looking for a bioinformatician to join the core Bioinformatics facility of the Pirbright Institute. This post is a permanent position incorporating a service component as well as opportunities for research. The Institute has excellent...
Location: The Pirbright Institute
Organisation position and purpose
The Pirbright Institute Estates Management Services team (EMS) provide a large in-house operational management function across the Pirbright campus that comprises many critical functions including, organisational programme management, buildings...
Location: The Pirbright Institute
Organisation position and purpose
The Pirbright Institute Estates Management Services team (EMS) provide a large in-house operational management function across the Pirbright campus that comprises many critical functions including, organisational programme management, buildings...