Research Assistant

About the Role

Applications are invited for a Wellcome Trust funded Research Assistant position within the William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI), Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD), Queen Mary University of London. The available position is within the Centre for Microvascular Research, an internationally respected group of 40 researchers with established expertise in the fields of inflammation and vascular biology. The appointed person will be working within the group of Professor Sussan Nourshargh that focusses on deciphering the molecular basis of leukocyte-blood vessel wall interactions. The principal responsibilities of the post are the management of the group’s animal colonies and contributing to defined research projects

 About You

Applicants must be enthusiastic researchers with significant laboratory experience. Proficiency in in vivo procedures, animal husbandry, and possession of a Home Office Personal License will be essential. Knowledge of transgene mouse technologies and microscopy skills and/or other basic laboratory methods will be advantageous.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Centre for Microvascular Research is based on the Charterhouse Square Campus of the Medical School, offers newly refurbished laboratories, cutting edge imaging facilities and is located in the heart of the City of London. The William Harvey Research Institute leads major international programmes into the mechanisms of cardiovascular, inflammatory and endocrine diseases. FMD is home to one of the UK’s most prestigious Medical Schools and QMUL has been a member of the elite research active Russell Group of Universities since 2012.

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.

The post can be either part-time 21 hours per week or full time 35 hours per week, fixed term appointment for up to 12 months maternity cover, with an expected start date by the 2nd of June 2025. The starting salary will be in the range of £32,804 - £39,463 per annum (pro-rata if part time), 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.

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