Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

A Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available in the Department of Chemistry of the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS). The researcher will be working under the supervision of  Prof. Matteo Palma (QMUL): see http://research.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/m.palma/. We have developed a novel platform centred on the use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for the fabrication of nanoscale solution processable biochips with multi-sensing capability (Nano Letters, 2018, 18 , 4130-35). Using a portable prototype device, we will now tailor the platform for the detection of specific biomarkers to enable rapid diagnosis of patients at risk of bleeding from trauma.  Validation will be carried out against a library of real patient samples held by the Centre for Trauma Sciences at Barts Health NHS Trust, to enable future earlier initiation of therapy to improve blood clotting and prevent bleeding.

About You

The candidate will have experience in materials science research, and in electrical sensing investigations, with an established track record of success in high-quality original research. Applicants should have a solid grounding in different aspects of materials science research, from basic wet-chemistry skills, to experience with electrical measurements ideally for sensing. During the project, the PDRA will have the opportunity to develop their supervision, writing, communication and organisational skills.

About the School/Project

The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences consists of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Chemistry. It is one of five schools in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The School is an exciting and dynamic environment, home to over 530 undergraduate students, 70 postgraduate taught students, and 130 teaching and research staff. Our research is highly collaborative, working with colleagues across all three faculties and supported by partnerships with industry, NHS and other stakeholders.

Access to fume-hoods and appropriate bench space as well as all the standard (bio)chemistry and electrical measurement equipment will be available in the state-of-the-art Joseph Priestley Chemistry building and the G.O. Jones Physics building.

In addition, the Palma laboratory hosts a Scanning Probe Microscopy set-up (Bruker dimension icon) and has further access at QMUL to SEM and TEM.

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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