Post-doctoral Research Assistant

Department: William Harvey Research Institute
Salary: £39,815 – £45,584 per annum (Grade 5)
Reference: QMUL30057
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 28 September 2022
Closing date: 12 October 2022

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Overview

About the Role

A PDRA is sought to work on the effect of knockdown of haem biosynthetic genes on the development and function of adrenal glands and skin, to undertake wet-laboratory experiments, including mouse histology, the generation of 3D skin organotypics and analysis of RNA/DNA sequencing data. The appointee will be expected to prepare reports of research findings for public presentation, through seminars and conferences and peer-reviewed papers in addition to contributing to applications for funding.

About You

You should have a PhD in molecular biology, life sciences or a related field, with evidence of experience in general molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, quantitative PCR), bioinformatics (transcriptomic data analysis), mouse histology and ideally expertise with skin models.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Centre for Endocrinology, on Charterhouse Square campus, comprises more than 70 clinical and basic science researchers and has a mission to integrate basic and translational research to improve patient care. http://www.whri.qmul.ac.uk/research/endocrinology .

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 2 years, expected start date November 2022. The starting salary will be Grade 5, in the range of £39,815 – £45,584) per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Lou Metherell l.a.metherell@qmul.ac.uk  +44 (0) 020 7882 2148.

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 12 October 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.

The School of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women.

Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

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