Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

A position is available to investigate the role of centrosomes in short telomere syndrome, specifically dyskeratosis congenita (DC). The candidate will explore centrosome-telomere interactions using molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches, including CRISPR-based gene editing, advanced microscopy, RNA sequencing, and proteomics. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, analysing data, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, mentoring students, preparing publications and grant applications, and presenting findings at conferences.

About You

We seek a highly motivated and detail-oriented scientist with a PhD (or close to completion*) in Cell Biology/Molecular Genetics, or a related field. You should have a background in telomere biology, centrosome function, and genome stability and be proficient in using advanced fluorescence microscopy, and computational tools for genomics and proteomics. Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and communication are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

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. Details about the Blizard Institute can be found at www.blizard@qmul.ac.uk.

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 are close to completion and have not yet received their PhD award, will be appointed on a salary of £37,889 - £38,483. On providing a copy of the formal award letter or award certificate, the salary will increase to £41,510.

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