Postdoctoral Research AssociateUniversity

About the Role

We are advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position within the lab of Dr Emma Chambers, in the Centre for Immunobiology and Infection at the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. To evaluate the impact of menopause on mononuclear phagocyte biology. This BBSRC funded project will utilise novel in vitro models, in collaboration with Professor John Connelly, to dissect the impact of menopause on mononuclear phagocyte biology. This project will also dissect the metabolic consequences of menopause on monocyte biology, in collaboration with Professor Sian Henson.

About You

The candidate is expected to have (or be close to finishing) a PhD in Immunology. They should have knowledge and experience of working with and isolating human monocytes. Experience in metabolism assay, large spectral flow cytometry panels as well as experience of working collaboratively, as part of a team. Experience of working to deadlines, analysing and processing data and evidence of preparing data for publication.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003, one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 350 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre and supports a combined total of c750 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

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.

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.

£38,419 to £51,755 per annum.