Postdoctoral Positions at Queen Mary University of London

1. Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Department: School of Biological & Behavioural Sciences

Salary: £33,824 - £38,655 (Grade 4)

Reference: QMUL29126

Location: Mile End

Date posted: 26 May 2022

Closing date: 16 June 2022

Overview

About the role

A Postdoctoral Research Assistant position is available at Queen Mary University of London in Dr Özge Eyice’s group to work on “Microbial link from organic sulfur compounds to methane in anoxic sediments” funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The project aims to understand the diversity and metabolism of microorganisms degrading DMSP and DMS to methane in anoxic estuarine and wetland sediments via microbial diversity profiling, stable isotope probing, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics.  The project involves dynamic modelling using carbon isotope data to predict future DMS-dependent methane production from anoxic sediments. The project is a collaboration with Prof Jon Todd (University of East Anglia) and Dr Alexandra Turchyn (University of Cambridge). You will be expected to carry out field sampling, work with anaerobic microcosms, perform bioinformatics analysis and develop models using carbon isotope data. You will also prepare manuscripts using high-quality data, make oral presentations and help supervise postgraduate students.

About You

You should have a PhD (or be close to completion) in molecular biology, life sciences or a related field. You should provide evidence of experience/expertise in general molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, quantitative PCR), bioinformatics (sequence and metagenomics/metatranscriptomics data analysis) and analytical techniques (gas chromatography).

About Queen Mary

Queen Mary is one of the top research-led universities in the UK and was ranked 7th among the UK multi-faculty universities in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). All postdoctoral researchers are part of the Queen Mary Doctoral College, which provides support with high-quality training and career development activities.

At Queen Mary, 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 offer access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for 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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is full-time post, fixed term appointment for 29 months. The start date is 1st October 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary is in Grade 4- 5, in the range of £33,824 - £38,655 per annum (pro-rata) and is 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.

For Informal enquiries, please, contact Dr Özge Eyice via: o.eyice@qmul.ac.uk

For information about the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences please visit https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbcs/

To apply, please click on the link below.

The closing date for applications is 16 June 2022. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

The School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award.  We are committed to the equality of opportunities.

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2. Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Department: School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Salary: £33,824-38,655 per annum (Grade 4)

Reference: QMUL28506

Location: Mile End

Date posted: 6 April 2022

Closing date: 12 June 2022

Overview

About the Role

You will work with the team of developers of the UK flagship molecular dynamics simulation project, DL_POLY.  The team are based at Queen Mary University of London and Daresbury Laboratory STFC.  You will advance the project by incorporating a list of important physical properties into the code to enable on-the-fly calculations, addressing the need for very large length and energy scale simulations.  As a Research Software Engineer, you will also use HPC optimisation tools and best practices to enhance the code I/O and maximise the project performance on HPC architectures as well as increase its portability and usability.  Your role will also include documentation, training and dissemination activities as well as applying the new project enhancements to the team’s research lines.

About You

You are an experienced and ambitious researcher with a strong background in computational and theoretical condensed matter physics or materials science, with a PhD degree in related areas.  You have strong analytical, theoretical and Research Software Engineering skills.  We look for core knowledge of condensed matter principles and strong coding experience.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The School is made of two departments, Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry. The School maintains a tradition of outstanding research in ground-breaking fields.The School hosts world-class research centres.

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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Mile End Road in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment/fixed term appointment for 3 years, with an expected start date soon thereafter. The salary will be in the range £33,824-38,655 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 (Kostya Trachenko) at k.trachenko@qmul.ac.uk and ilian.todorov@stfc.ac.uk .

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 12 June 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

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3. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Global Health Cancer Research

Department: Wolfson Institute of Population Health

Salary: £38655 - £45479 (Grade 5)

Reference: QMUL28081

Location: Charterhouse Square

Date posted: 6 June 2022

Closing date: 13 June 2022

Overview

About the Role

This post is part of an exciting new NIHR Global Health Research award, funding the AWACAN-ED (Advancing Early Diagnosis of Cancer in Southern Africa) programme. Our research is being conducted in Zimbabwe and South Africa, in partnership with the Universities of Cape Town and Zimbabwe in Harare.

In Southern Africa, people with symptoms of cancer are diagnosed when they self-present, usually at an advanced stage and with poor outcomes. AWACAN-ED aims to shift this paradigm to earlier stage at diagnosis, by addressing important questions about how to encourage appropriate help-seeking and how to deliver high-quality, accessible and equitable cancer referral and diagnosis services. The research will be undertaken mainly in local clinics and secondary health facilities. Studies will include materials in local languages to increase awareness and access to the services.

About You

We are looking for an experienced, organised, and motivated researcher, who is familiar with the Southern African research context. You will have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and experience of systematic reviews and cancer research using various methodologies.

About the Institute

Wolfson Institute of Population Health (WIPH) harnesses expertise across a wide range of population based research and education activities and is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in population health and preventive medicine. The WIPH comprises five separate research centres, one of which, the Centre for Prevention, Detection and Diagnosis (CPDD), is at the national and international forefront of research into the prevention, detection and control of cancer. We have particularly active research programmes investigating prevention, screening, awareness and early diagnosis of a range of cancers including breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, pancreatic and prostate cancer, and utilising a range of research methods.

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. We continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not simply because it’s ‘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

The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is a full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment until 30 September 2025. Starting salary will be in the range of Grade 5 - £38,655 - £45,479 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave and staff pension scheme.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Applications are particularly welcomed and encouraged from the BAME community. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.

Please address informal enquiries to Prof Stephen Duffy at s.w.duffy@qmul.ac.uk and/or Prof Fiona Walter at fiona.walter@qmul.ac.uk

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 13 June 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

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4. Postdoctoral Researcher Data Science

Department: School of Business & Management

Salary: £34,733 - £45,479 per annum (Grade 5)

Reference: QMUL27068

Location: Mile End

Date posted: 16 May 2022

Closing date: 15 June 2022

Overview

About the Role

The purpose of this job is to draw on data science and network science to explore how online engagement and communication patterns can affect patients’ satisfaction and well-being. The post-holder will liaise with the digital teams at HealthUnlocked, Asthma UK-BLF, to plan and undertake analyses of various datasets concerned with online health communities. They will ensure the outcomes will be relevant and promptly implementable using the digital tools currently adopted by HealthUnlocked and Asthma UK-BLF digital teams, and curate data and analyse the online community datasets including participants of the feasibility study and trial.

A summary of the programme grant is found here.

About You

Candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science, Big Data Analytics or another relevant specialisation. They will have appropriate digital skills and knowledge of programming languages (Python, C++, etc.), experience with Machine and Deep Learning models and software (Keras, Scikit-Learn, Convolutional Neural Networks, etc.), and of all aspects of the research process up to writing for publication. They will have ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and autonomously.

About the School

The School of Business and Management (SBM) offers students and staff the opportunity to be part of a socially responsible business and management environment. It is engaged with its local community through its students, and offers an innovative, multidisciplinary and values-led approach to teaching and research.

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, staff networks 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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 5 years, with an expected start date of January 2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4/5, in the range of £34,770 - £45,479 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 Pietro Panzarasa at p.panzarasa@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 6984.

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 15 June 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held on shortly thereafter.

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5. Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Department: Blizard Institute

Salary: £33,824 - £34,733 per annum (Grade 4)

Reference: QMUL28899

Location: Whitechapel

Date posted: 6 May 2022

Closing date: 1 July 2022

Overview

About the Role

The Villar group investigates the transcriptional dynamics of mammalian systems, with a focus on cardiovascular phenotypes. Ongoing work integrates large-scale epigenomics and gene expression datasets across ex vivo mammalian tissues and cardiovascular models in mouse and human, with the aim of informing how interindividual genetic differences and environmentally-driven epigenetic variation influence cardiovascular gene regulation, cellular phenotypes and disease predisposition. The key duties of this role will be to plan and carry out experimental work, to collect and analyse data, and to write manuscripts and grant applications (such as postdoctoral Fellowships). The candidate will work in a world-class environment within the QMUL Epigenetics Hub (http://qmulepigenetics.com), and with collaborative links to cardiovascular experts and clinical colleagues.

About You

You will have a PhD in a relevant subject (or be close to completion), experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques, and strong analytical skills. You will have strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate and up to date records. Expertise in (epi)genomic analysis of tissues/cells, advanced tissue imaging, or CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in vitro would be desirable. Experience working with NGS large-scale datasets or with mouse disease models would be advantageous.

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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Whitechapel Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours), fixed term appointment for 12 months, available to start on or around September 2022. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £33,824 - £34,733 per annum (pro-rata), 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 Dr Diego Villar Lozano at d.villarlozano@qmul.ac.uk.

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 01 July 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

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6. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Competition Law

Department: Centre for Commercial Law Studies

Salary: £34,733 to £40,797 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance (Grade 4)

Reference: QMUL28562

Location: Lincolns Inn Fields

Date posted: 1 July 2022

Closing date: 29 July 2022

Overview

About the Role

The post-holder will participate and actively contribute to research projects in competition law including merger control. The research work may involve topics that will focus on areas of competition law and merger control (e.g. public interest considerations), as well as the challenges of competition enforcement in digital markets. The post-holder will be given time to develop their own research project/s (20%).

About You

Candidate must have Undergraduate law degree and Postgraduate Master-Level Degree (LLM or MA in relevant discipline) or equivalent qualification/experience. In addition, PhD (completed or near completion) in the relevant discipline and / or relevant professional qualification and / or equivalent professional experience.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

Centre for Commercial Law Studies is one of two departments that make up the School of Law,

part of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. The other department is the Department of Law

(DOL). CCLS has a team of approximately 40 Professional Service staff to support the Centre’s teaching and Research priorities.

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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Lincoln’s Inn Fields Campus in London. It is full time, fixed term appointment until July 2023, with an expected start date of September 2022. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,733 to £40,797 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 (Professor Ioannis Kokkoris at i.kokkoris@qmul.ac.uk

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 29 July 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

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