Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to an ongoing Barts Charity and MRC funded research project involving Epigenetic regulation of the human placenta. The successful candidate will plan and carry out experimental work, analyse data, and devise techniques for further development of the project development. Tasks will include performing CRISPR mediated knockout and knockdown validations, transfection, imaging, protein analysis, RNA and chromatin analysis, and analysing with genomics datasets. Training will be provided where needed.

About You

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant bioscience field (or be close to completion*) self-driven and willing to learn new skills. Hands on experience with molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture is essential. Experience in collating, maintaining and deploying data-sets to produce, interpret and present data reports and analysis would be a significant advantage. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team, deliver projects within an agreed time frame, and maintain good laboratory records are also beneficial. We are keen to support the successful candidate in any technical areas in which they do not have prior knowledge.

About the Institute

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is 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.

*PhD candidates who have not yet received their PhD award, including candidates who have completed their oral exam and are in the process of corrections (minor or substantial), will be appointed at £37,472 until they can provide a copy of the formal award letter or award certificate, at which point their salary will increase to £41,123.

Closing Date: 02/03/2025, 23:55