Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department: William Harvey Research Institute
Salary: £36,348 – £38,308 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL30897
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 25 October 2022
Closing date: 25 November 2022

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Overview

Applications are invited for a Wellcome Trust-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate post to join the laboratory of Professor Sussan Nourshargh within the Centre for Microvascular Research at William Harvey Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). The position offers an exciting opportunity for motivated postdoctoral fellows to join a dynamic team of young researchers investigating neutrophil trafficking. Specifically, and building on recent findings from the team (e.g. Girbl et al., Immunity, 2018; Owen-Woods et al., J Clin Invest., 2020; Barkaway et al., Immunity, 2021), the present project aims to enhance our knowledge of the aberrant response of neutrophil reverse transmigration in terms of its pathophysiological relevance, phenotype and molecular signature.

The Centre for Microvascular Research, based on the Charterhouse Square Campus of the Medical School, is an internationally respected hub of vascular and inflammation research, offers newly re-furbished laboratories and a cutting edge microscopy facility. The Charterhouse Square Campus is located in the heart of the City of London in close proximity to the Barbican Art and Music Centre and St Paul’s Cathedral.

We are looking for outstanding, enthusiastic and independent candidates committed to a scientific career with interest in the fields of inflammation, immunity and/or vascular biology. Technical expertise in cutting edge molecular (e.g. RNASeq), confocal microscopy and/or in vivo methodologies would be advantageous. The ability to work in a team is essential. The post is full-time and fixed term for 3 years with a possibility of a further 1 year extension. Starting salary will be in the range £36,348 – £38,308 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days’ annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Sussan Nourshargh (s.nourshargh@qmul.ac.uk).

Details about the Centre for Microvascular Research and the William Harvey Research Institute can be found at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/whri/people/academic-staff/items/noursharghsussan .html To apply and for full job details including a job description and person specification please visit http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk/

Application enquiries can be directed to recruitment@qmul.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 25 November 2022.

Interviews are expected to take place shortly afterwards.

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