Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Department: William Harvey Research Institute
Salary: £40,223-£42,405
Reference: 1275
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 12 February 2024
Closing date: 11 March 2024

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Overview

About the Role

We seek an experienced Postdoctoral Research Assistant in histological, cellular, and molecular biology to contribute to the delivery of high-quality research under the supervision of by Prof Costantino Pitzalis in the Centre for Experimental Medicine & Rheumatology (EMR) at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). The main duty of the post is the co-management, logistical and technical facilitation of European wide projects 3TR initiative (https://www.3tr-imi.eu/ ) and SQUEEZE. In particular, the applicant will be involved in the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) trials and support research investigations/projects. To run small projects and report the outcomes. To the histo-pathological characterisation of diseased tissue using the latest staining and imaging technologies. In addition, the post involves supporting other aspects of the EMR centre such as the sample collection/processing, database entry and quality control, auditing, routine technical support, and development/optimisation of protocols.

 About you

The position will suit a candidate with a background in immunology. Experience in histology, cell culture and molecular biology is essential. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with other researchers involved in the project, take initiative, contribute to writing and publishing high quality manuscripts.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

You will join a 60 strong research team of scientists and clinicians dedicated to understanding the disease pathogenesis and improve the treatment of several musculoskeletal diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome and Osteoarthritis at the Centre for Experimental Medicine & Rheumatology (EMR). EMR is part of the newly awarded Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).  The Centre is located at the Charterhouse square campus in the heart of the City of London in close proximity to the Barbican Arts and Music Centre

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 Lonodn. It is a full-time and on a fixed term 24-month contract. Provisional start date is April 2024, but negotiable depending on the candidate’s current employment status. Salary will start from £40,223 per annum at Grade 4, inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

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.

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