Mammalian Cell Culture Research Technician

About the Role

Applications are sought for a mammalian cell culture technician who will support cell biology research in the school. The mammalian cell culture research technician will be based in the group of Professor Viji Draviam investigating chromosomal instability mechanisms relevant to aggressive cancers. The postdoctoral researcher will be able to work collaboratively and lead their own fluorescent cell line screens. The candidate can also explore opportunities to work with industry partners or to secure collaborative funding to extend their work.

About You

Candidates must have a PhD in Human Cell Biology or equivalent in a relevant subject, or close to completion. The post-holder must also have:

• experience in cell biology and molecular biology techniques
• experience with screening fluorescent cell lines

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The School of Biological & Behavioural Sciences is one of the largest Schools within Queen Mary University of London and is committed to excellence in research and teaching. The Department offers a lively, stimulating environment for both staff and students, well integrated in the School.

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.

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