Postdoctoral Research Assistant - (Cell & Molecular Immunology)

About the Role

We seek a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in cellular and molecular immunology to contribute to the delivery of high-quality research under the supervision of the Head of the Centre for Experimental Medicine & Rheumatology of Centre, Professor Costantino Pitzalis.

About You

The main duty of the post is to investigate the efficacy of human peptidyl arginine deiminase 2 and 4 (PAD2 and PAD4) blocking monoclonal antibodies in inhibiting PAD2 and PAD4 activity in synovial fluids and plasma samples obtained from rheumatoid arthritis patients using different immunological / biological assays.

About the Centre for Experimental Medicine & Rheumatology

The successful candidate will join a strong research team of scientists and clinicians dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutic and diagnostic approaches to inflammatory arthropathies. The emphasis is on translational research by combining strengths and expertise of basic and clinician scientists working together.  The Centre offers refurbished laboratories, cutting edge facilities and is located in the heart of the City of London.  

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 as it helps us achieve 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, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.

The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 12 months, with an expected start date of May 1st, 2025. The starting salary will be Grade 4 - £37,472 - £41,123 per annum, 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 Prof C Pitzalis at c.pitzalis@qmul.ac.uk and Dr M El Shikh at m.elshikh@qmul.ac.uk

For further details and to apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

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

The Faculty 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.

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