1. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Artificial intelligence applied to Animal Cognition
Department: School of Biological & Behavioural Sciences
Salary: £39,308 (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL32890
Location: Mile End
Date posted: 17 May 2023
Closing date: 12 July 2023
Overview
A Postdoctoral Research Assistant position is available in the Department of Biological and Experimental Psychology to work with Dr Versace on a Leverhulme funded project in behavioural neuroscience with domestic chicks, entitled “Generalisation from limited experience: how to solve the problem of induction”.
The post holder will provide research support in the area of animal behaviour and cognition, participate in regular monitoring of animal resources maintained by Dr Versace in the Biological Services Unit, provide support to staff and students in the general housekeeping of the research laboratory, support staff with particular non-scientific tasks, including ordering of materials, stock-taking of reagents, organising sample shipping, archiving samples, and updating and maintaining documents relating to health and safety in Dr Versace’s laboratory. General housekeeping of the research laboratory activities will be also performed.
The role involves expertise in animal behaviour with chicks. You should have the ability work both independently and in collaboration with other researchers, to produce innovative research, maintain good records and to produce excellent oral and written reports/papers.
Applicants should hold a relevant PHD (or close to completion), general experience with research in animal behaviour and laboratory techniques, specific experience with domestic chicks and automated tracking, ability to maintain good laboratory records, follow research protocols and to produce clear oral and written reports. Experience of monitoring the behaviour and welfare of experimental animals is desirable. The post holder will work closely with the PI, researchers, and students in the Versace group.
The School of Biological & Behavioural Sciences is one of the largest Schools within Queen Mary University of London and is committed to excellence in research and teaching. The Department of Biological and Experimental Psychology offers a lively and stimulating environment for both staff and students, well integrated in the school.
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we have 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 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 full-time, fixed term for 12 months with the possibility of an extension. The salary is £39,308 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 Dr Elisabetta Versace e.versace@qmul.ac.uk.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button. The closing date for applications is 12 July 2023. Interviews are expected to be held soon after.
2. Postdoctoral Research Assistant (up to 2 positions)
Department: School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
Salary: £37,348 - £48,414 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL30745
Location: Mile End
Date posted: 24 May 2023
Closing date: 9 July 2023
Overview
About the Role
This is an opportunity to be involved in a research team, led by Dr Christopher Chen, to work on the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) project “Exploring New Regions of Space: Fundamentals and Impacts of Astrophysical Plasma Turbulence”. This is a highly collaborative team effort, with interlinking (and flexible) projects, to understand both fundamental space/astrophysical/experimental plasma process and applied space weather research – including the fundamentals of turbulence, the role it plays in controlling heliospheric/astrophysical dynamics, and its largely unexplored role in space weather. The project involves cutting-edge observational data analysis, lab plasma experiments, theory, numerical simulation, and space weather modeling, so applicants with expertise in any of these areas (and interest in getting involved in the others) are encouraged. The FLF offers extensive dedicated career support for all team members.
About You
The successful candidate(s) will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Space/Astrophysical/Laboratory Plasma Physics (or related subject). They will have the skills/abilities to conduct/disseminate internationally high-quality innovative research. They will be highly motivated, demonstrate initiative, collaborate successfully towards team goals, and show commitment to research / academic life / ethical working.
About the School
The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences includes the Department of Physics and Astronomy which hosts world-class research centres across a range of areas in modern physics: Astronomy, Experimental Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics, and Condensed Matter & Materials Science. It recently underwent a £12M refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art research/teaching facilities. The Space & Astrophysical Plasmas group is part of the Astronomy Unit, which also hosts leading groups in Cosmology and Planetary Physics, and has a long history of high-quality research, taking major roles in many large international projects.
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 Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 2 years, with an expected start date of October 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4/5, in the range of £37,348 - £48,414 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 Christopher Chen, christopher.chen@qmul.ac.uk
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button above. In addition to the form, in which contact details for three referees should be given, a research statement detailing previous achievements and future plans (2 pages maximum), plus a separate CV, should be attached in the ‘CV Upload’ section.
The closing date for applications is 9th July 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
Late enquiries may be accepted until the position is filled.
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3. Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department: William Harvey Research Institute
Salary: £37,348 - £41,386 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL30897
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 5 May 2023
Closing date: 3 July 2023
Overview
Applications are invited for a Wellcome Trust-funded Postdoctoral position to join the laboratory of Professor Sussan Nourshargh within the Centre for Microvascular Research at William Harvey Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). The position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a dynamic team of researchers investigating neutrophil trafficking. Building on significant recent findings from the team (e.g. Girbl et al., Immunity, 2018; Owen-Woods et al., J Clin Invest., 2020; Reglero-Real et al., Immunity, 2021; Barkaway et al., Immunity, 2021), the focus of the project is to elucidate the molecular basis of remote organ damage as induced by the aberrant response of neutrophil reverse transmigration. To address its objectives, the project will employ highly specialised real-time in vivo microscopy methods, innovative cell culture techniques and single cell spatial transcriptomics.
The Centre for Microvascular Research, based on the Charterhouse Square Campus of the Medical School, is an internationally respected hub of vascular and inflammation research that offers newly re-furbished laboratories and a cutting-edge microscopy facility.
We are looking for outstanding, enthusiastic, independent and ambitious candidates committed to a scientific career with an interest in the fields of inflammation, immunity and/or vascular biology. Technical expertise in in vivo, confocal microscopy and/or molecular (e.g. RNASeq) methodologies would be advantageous. The ability to work in a team is essential. The post is full-time and fixed term for 3 years with a possibility of a further 1-year extension. Starting salary will be in the range of £37,348 - £41,386 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days’ annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Informal enquiries can be addressed to Professor Sussan Nourshargh (s.nourshargh@qmul.ac.uk).
Details about the Centre for Microvascular Research and the William Harvey Research Institute can be found at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/whri/people/academic-staff/items/noursharghsussan.html . To apply and for full job details including a job description and person specification please visit http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk/
Application enquiries can be directed to recruitment@qmul.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 03 July 2023. Interviews are expected to take place shortly afterwards.
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4. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Aeroacoustics of Dynamic Stall
Department: School of Engineering & Materials Science
Salary: £45,931 - £47,155 per annum (pro-rata) (Grade 5)
Reference: QMUL32956
Location: Mile End
Date posted: 1 June 2023
Closing date: 1 July 2023
Overview
About the Role
The role is to develop and apply high-resolution computational methods on rotating meshes for Large Eddy Simulations for aerofoil flows accelerated on GPU cards. The work will include performing analyses of the LES results using modern data postprocessing tools and far-field noise calculations by coupling the LES solutions with linear acoustic prediction models.
About You
You will have a PhD degree (passed the PhD viva) in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical/Computational Modelling, or similar areas. You will have experience of working with LES and computational aeroacoustic techniques, processing of large datasets, generation of unstructured LES grids, skills in C/C++/ Fortran programming, parallel and GPGPU computing. Experience with the high-resolution CABARET method is a big plus.
About the Project
Aerodynamic noise from transport vehicles and wind turbines is known to be one of the most intrusive types of noise pollution. Separation and stall can lead to a drastic reduction in aerodynamic performance and significantly increased aerodynamic noise. In applications involving rotating blades, the near-stall operation of blades, when subjected to highly dynamic inflows, gives rise to an even more complex phenomenon, known as dynamic stall. Wind turbine blades and rotors in edgewise transition are especially prone to dynamic stall noise. In this project, the Queen Mary team will perform high-resolution Large Eddy Simulations accelerated on GPU cards to investigate the mechanisms of dynamic stall noise, as well as the potential control techniques to mitigate it.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a 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 development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements.
The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is full time, fixed term appointment for 3 years, with an expected start date of 1 September 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 5 Research 35 – 36, in the range of £45,931- £47,155 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 Prof. Sergey Karabasov at s.karabasov@qmul.ac.uk
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 1 July 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held on 3 July or shortly thereafter.
5. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £37,348 - £43,592 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL32972
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 26 May 2023
Closing date: 30 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
Applications are sought for a postdoctoral researcher who will lead a new study investigating the interaction of DNA repair loss and immune checkpoint signalling. This project will utilise a range of the most relevant experimental human and mouse models, to understand whether aberrant signaling can be manipulated to improve anti-tumour responses to immune checkpoint inhibition in DNA repair-deficient cancers. Ultimately, we aim to identify targetable pathways to improve response to immune checkpoint inhibition for a range of tumour types.
About You
Essential requirements for this post include a PhD in a relevant biological subject. Significant laboratory experience in cancer research, cell biology and molecular biology are essential. Specific experience in DNA repair biology and/or immunology would be beneficial. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team, maintain good laboratory records and publish findings are also essential.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (together with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute) which is a Centre of Excellence in Biotherapeutics.
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 Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 36 months, with an expected start date of October 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £37,348 - £43,592 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 Dr Sarah Martin at sarah.martin@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 20 7882 3599.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 30 June 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
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6. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Space Plasma Physics
Department: School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
Salary: £37,348 - £43,592 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL33006
Location: Mile End
Date posted: 1 June 2023
Closing date: 29 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
This is an opportunity to work as part of the team and project “Accelerating Charged Particles in Space – the Role of Transient Plasma Structures” funded by the Royal Society University Research Fellowship led by Dr Heli Hietala. The postdoc project involves primarily spacecraft data analysis, as well as related theory and/or simulation/models, to systematically compare various aspects of shock particle acceleration in different regions of space, with the goal using this fundamental understanding to improve space weather prediction. The key data comes from Solar Orbiter and Parker Solar Probe, as well as databases of Magnetospheric MultiScale and Venus Express. The project involves high level of collaboration, both internationally and locally within the QMUL.
About You
The successful candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent) in in the field of space physics or a closely related subject area. They will have a strong background in plasma physics and experience in data analysis. They will have the skills and abilities to conduct high-quality innovative research and to successfully disseminate this to the international community. They will be highly motivated, demonstrate initiative, collaborate successfully towards team goals, and show commitment to research, academic life, and ethical working.
About the School
The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences includes the Department of Physics and Astronomy which hosts world-class research centres across a range of areas in modern physics: Astronomy, Experimental Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics, and Condensed Matter & Materials Science. The Space & Astrophysical Plasmas group has a long history of high-quality research and is part of the Astronomy Unit, which also hosts leading groups in Cosmology and Planetary Physics.
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 Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 2 years, with an expected start date of September 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £37,348-£43,592 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 Dr Heli Hietala at h.hietala@qmul.ac.uk.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below. In addition to the form, in which contact details for three referees should be given, a research statement (detailing previous achievements and future plans, 2 pages maximum), plus a separate CV, should be attached in the ‘CV Upload’ section
The closing date for applications is 29th June 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
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7. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £35,502 - £39,308 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL30411
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 1 June 2023
Closing date: 29 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
Applications are sought for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to undertake research into complex in vitro models of the human tumour microenvironment. The research will primarily be based in the Centre for Tumour Microenvironment, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London but will also involve collaboration with partners in the Cancer Research UK City of London Major Centre (CRUK CoL).
About You
Essential requirements for this post include a PhD in a relevant biological subject and an undergraduate degree in a biological subject. Significant research laboratory experience in mammalian 3D tissue culture is essential. Experience in bioengineering and appropriate publication records would be an advantage. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team and maintain good laboratory records are also essential.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care.
BCI is also one the partners of CRUK CoL which focuses on the development, manufacture and precision application of biological therapies through bringing together over 350 researchers at University College London, Barts/QMUL, Kings College London, the Francis Crick Institute, their associated NHS Trusts, and national and international research networks.
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 Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time/part time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 4 years, with an expected start date of September 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4, £35,502 - £39,308 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 Professor Frances Balkwill at f.balkwill@qmul.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 29 June 2023
Interviews are expected to be held early/mid July or shortly thereafter.
8. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £37,348 - £43,592 (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL32860
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 30 May 2023
Closing date: 27 June 2023
Overview
About the Project
Oncogene-induced tumour suppression is an important barrier to tumourigenesis driven by oncogene activation. Bypass of tumour suppression is observed in all cancers and understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms will allow for development of novel therapies that can restore tumour suppression in established cancers. Activation of the MYC oncogene leads to activation of the p53 pathway and loss of p53 therefore cooperates with MYC in tumourigenesis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying MYC-induced p53 activation remain obscure. Through siRNA screening, we have identified an unexpected role for lipid metabolism in this process. The postholder will use molecular biological, biochemical and lipidomic and proteomic techniques to explore how MYC regulates lipid metabolism and how this leads to p53 activation. In addition, they will use genetic and pharmacological tools to assess whether perturbation of lipid metabolism can elicit tumour suppression in mouse models of MYC-induced lymphomagenesis.
About You
The post requires a dedicated, motivated and passionate postdoctoral research assistant who will lead this study. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject and provide three good references. The study requires substantial skills in cell and molecular biology and will require in vivo testing of newly created cell-models. First author publications will provide evidence that you have experience in completing studies through to the final manuscript.
About the School/Department/Institute
The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is internationally renowned in areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care.
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 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 employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 3 years, with an expected start date of 3rd July 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £37,348 - £43,592 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.
Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Andy Finch at a.finch@qmul.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 27 June 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
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9. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £37,348 - £43,592 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL32371
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 30 May 2023
Closing date: 27 June 2023
Overview
About You
The post requires a dedicated, motivated and passionate postdoctoral research assistant who will lead this study. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject and provide three good references. The study requires substantial skills in cell and molecular biology and will require in vivo testing of newly created cell-models. First author publications will provide evidence that you have experience in completing studies through to the final manuscript.
About the Project
LSG1 is a GTPase that is required for the biogenesis of the large 60S ribosomal subunit. Knockdown of LSG1 in normal human fibroblasts leads to cellular senescence and greatly impairs the growth of transformed fibroblasts (Pantazi et al. (2019) Aging Cell Aug;18(4):e12981). In this 1-year project funded by a Barts Charity Seed Grant, we will test whether LSG1 may be a therapeutic target in Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the lung, using in vitro and in vivo approaches.
About the School/Department/Institute
The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care. BCI is also committed in supporting and developing future cancer researchers through its extensive postgraduate training. It is one of six institutes within The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD).
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.
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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 Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 3 years, with an expected start date of April/May 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £37,348 - £43,592 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.
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 Andy Finch at a.finch@qmul.ac.uk
Interviews are expected to be held or shortly thereafter.
The closing date for applications is 27 June 2023.
10. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: Centre for Cutaneous and Cell Biology, Blizard Institute
Salary: £37,348 - £41,386 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL32962
Location: Whitechapel
Date posted: 24 May 2023
Closing date: 21 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
This project is funded by the Medical Research Foundation and will explore the differences between two forms of ichthyosis (a rare disorder of the skin barrier causing dry, scaly skin). Epidermolytic ichthyosis is caused by mutations in keratin genes in the suprabasal epidermis and the autosomal recessive congenital ichthyoses (ARCI) are caused by mutations in genes important in forming the skin barrier.
Towards finding a new treatment, a number of technologies will be utilized including single cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics, multiplex immunohistochemistry and generation of a 3D organotypic model using induced pluripotent stem cells from patient fibroblasts. The project is a joint project between QMUL, Newcastle University and the Sanger Institute.
About You
You will be a scientist with a PhD in a relevant area (e.g. Cell Biology, Skin Biology) with an interest in epithelial biology. A background in cell culture, cell biology and microscopy is essential for this position.
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 360 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and supports a combined total of c700 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.
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 per week), fixed term appointment for 2 years, with an expected start date of 1st August 2023 or earlier. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £37,348 - £41,386 per annum depending on experience, 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 Edel O’Toole at e.a.otoole@qmul.ac.uk who will be happy to organize a Zoom or Teams call if necessary.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 21st June 2023
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
11. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £37,348 - £41,386 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL32814
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 17 May 2023
Closing date: 19 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer and advanced disease remains very hard to treat. The intestinal epithelium undergoes continuous self-renewal while under constant challenge from tissue damage, inflammation and genotoxic stress, all of which contribute to cancer development. In this MRC funded project we aim to explore the molecular function of a novel colorectal cancer tumour suppressor pathway. This exciting opportunity has huge potential to advance our fundamental understanding of colorectal cancer and to support academic career development.
About You
The post requires a dedicated, motivated and passionate postdoctoral researcher who will lead this exciting study. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject and provide three good references. The study requires expertise in cell biology, molecular biology and ideally experience with in vivo genetic models of cancer. Transcriptomic and proteomic data will be generated as part of this study, so an ability to analyse large datasets will be advantageous. First author publications will provide evidence that you have experience in completing studies through to manuscript acceptance.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
The work will be based at Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) which provides a thriving and collegiate research environment, in one of the most vibrant parts of London. The BCI is one of the top cancer institutes in the UK and is furnished with state-of-the-art facilities to support basic and translational 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 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 Charterhouse Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 3 years, with an expected start date of 1st July 2023. The starting salary will be on Grade 4, in the range of £37,348 - £41,386 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 Angus Cameron at a.camreron@qmul.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 19 June 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
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12. Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
Department: William Harvey Research Institute
Salary: £37,348 - £43,592 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL32556
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 16 May 2023
Closing date: 18 June 2023
Overview
We seek an experienced Postdoctoral Research Assistant in cellular and molecular to contribute to the delivery of high-quality research under the supervision of by Prof Costantino Pitzalis in the Centre for Experimental Medicine & Rheumatology (EMR) at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). The main duty of the post is the co-management, logistical and technical facilitation of European wide projects 3TR initiative (https://www.3tr-imi.eu/) and SQUEEZE. In particular, the applicant will be involved in the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) trials and support research investigations/projects. In addition, the post involves supporting other aspects of the EMR centre such as the sample collection/processing, database entry and quality control, auditing, routine technical support, and development/optimisation of protocols. There will also be the opportunity to work and deliver on smaller projects if desired.
The position will suit a candidate with a background in immunology. Experience in cell culture and molecular biology is essential. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with other researchers involved in the project, take initiative, contribute to writing and publishing high quality manuscripts.
You will join a 60 strong research team of scientists and clinicians dedicated to understanding the disease pathogenesis and improve the treatment of several musculoskeletal diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome and Osteoarthritis at the Centre for Experimental Medicine & Rheumatology (EMR). EMR is part of the newly awarded Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). The Centre is located at the Charterhouse square campus in the heart of the City of London in close proximity to the Barbican Arts and Music Centre
Duration and salary
The post is full time and on a fixed term 36-month contract. Provisional start date is June 2023, but negotiable depending on the candidate’s current employment status. Salary will start from £37,348 per annum at Grade 4, inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr. Liliane Fossati-Jimack at liliane.fossati@qmul.ac.uk
Details about the William Harvey Research Institute can be found on www.whri.qmul.ac.uk.
To apply and for a full job details including a job description and person specification please visit http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk/ and search for reference QMUL32556.
The closing date for the applications is 18 June 2023. Interviews are expected to take place shortly after.
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13. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £37,348 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL32630
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 12 May 2023
Closing date: 16 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
Applications are sought for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to undertake research under the supervision of Dr Roberto Bellelli for a three years MRC-funded research project to study the role of DNA Polymerase Epsilon in genome and epigenome stability. The post will be based at the Barts Cancer Institute (BCI), Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), with potential access to Francis Crick Institute or Great Ormond Street Hospital for some experimental work.
About You
Essential requirements include having a PhD in a relevant biological subject (or having submitted a thesis for PhD and expecting to have the viva soon), and an undergraduate degree in a biological subject. Significant laboratory experience in genome or epigenome integrity and basic cell & molecular biology is essential. Additional experience in biochemistry (protein expression/purification) or genome sequencing approaches (CUT&TAG, ChIP-Seq, mapping of replication origins) would be an advantage. Good scientific communication, working within a scientific team and maintaining good laboratory records are also essential.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
The project is based on our previous work on DNA Polymerase Epsilon (Bellelli et al., Mol Cell. 2018 May; Bellelli et al., Mol Cell. 2018 Oct) and aims to reveal the mechanisms by which Pol Epsilon coordinates DNA synthesis and nucleosome assembly at the replication fork by using a combination of biochemistry and genome-sequencing approaches. The candidate will join a vibrant multidisciplinary, multi-institutional environment with a strong critical mass in genome stability and cancer biology.
The BCI is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence and one of six institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD) at QMUL. BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (together with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute) and is committed in supporting and developing future cancer researchers through its extensive postgraduate training.
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 Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 2 years. The expected start date of the post is 1st June 2023, but open to negotiation. The starting salary for an entry-level candidate will be Grade 4, Spine point 27 (£37,348) per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointment processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr. Roberto Bellelli at r.bellelli@qmul.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 16 June 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
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14. Postdoctoral Research Assistant - BRC
Department: William Harvey Research Institute
Salary: £48,414 per annum (Grade 5)
Reference: QMUL32907
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 1 June 2023
Closing date: 15 June 2023
Overview
We are recruiting a Post-Doctoral Fellow to contribute to the experimental work of the Musculoskeletal theme of the NIHR Barts Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Barts BRC) within the ReGen Group within Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology. Experimental work will be conducted at the William Harvey Research Institute.
The research group/centre
The Regenerative Medicine group is led by Professor Francesco Dell’Accio. Research within the Regenerative Medicine group is focused on the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis and the molecular mechanisms of regeneration of joint tissues including cartilage and bone, with the ultimate goal to develop molecular therapeutics to achieve joint tissue regeneration. This particular post will contribute to the generation of a highly characterised cohort of patients with osteoarthritis or at high risk of osteoarthritis with the ultimate aim of identifying criteria to predict progression and mechanism of progression/response to intervention.
The osteoarthritis subtheme of the NIHR Barts BRC include amongst others, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, biologists, engineers and neurophysiologists.
The Centre for Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology offers state of the art laboratories and is in the heart of the City of London. The Centre is integrated in the Rheumatology department at Barts and the London NHS Trust offering unique translational opportunities.
The candidate
Applications are invited for an experienced Post-Doctoral Fellow to actively contribute to exciting work as part of the Musculoskeletal theme within a major Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) in Precision Healthcare, recently awarded to the Barts Health NHS Trust clinical/academic delivery partnership by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The candidate will have either a PhD or an MD degree relevant to the programme (rheumatology). The candidate will have experience and knowledge in cartilage biology including relevant laboratory techniques and clinical aspects of osteoarthritis. The candidate will have good interpersonal and communication skills and is an enthusiastic team player.
Duration and salary
The post is full time and on a fixed term 4 year contract. Salary will be in the range of basic salary: £41,386. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Francesco Dell’Accio at f.dellaccio@qmul.ac.uk
Details about the William Harvey Research Institute, can be found on www.whri.qmul.ac.uk.
To apply and for a full job details including a job description and person specification please visit http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk/ and search for reference QMUL32907
The closing date for the applications is 15 June 2023
15. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £41,386 - £48,414 per annum (Grade 5)
Reference: QMUL32703
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 1 May 2023
Closing date: 14 June 2023
Overview
About You
We seek a motivated, proactive and enthusiastic computational Research Assistant to join Professor Ciccarelli’s new team at BCI from 1 September 2023 to help complete an exciting project on the detection and treatment of oesophageal cancer in collaboration with other computational and wet lab biologists in the lab. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant biological subject, have significant research laboratory experience in Computational Biology and knowledge of computer coding in the area of cancer genomics and/or imaging analysis.
About the Project
Professor Ciccarelli is joining Barts Cancer Institute in the Summer of 2023. Her group applies systems biology to study cancer evolution combining computational and wet-lab approaches, with a focus on the evolution of gastrointestinal cancers. They integrate heterogenous data including bulk, spatial and single cell genomic and transcriptomic data as well as high dimensional imaging data of cancer tissue sections, such as those coming from solid cyTOF.
The research project the candidate will be working on is an advanced stage and they will have the opportunity to contribute to its finalisation and publication that will be useful for their future career.
About the Institute
The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (together with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute) which is a Centre of Excellence in Biotherapeutics.
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.
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 Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 1 year in the first instance, with an expected start date of 4 September 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 5, in the range of £41,386 - £48,414 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 bci-hr@qmul.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 14 June 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
16. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: School of Biological & Behavioural Sciences
Salary: £36,411 - £43,592 (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL32649
Location: Mile End
Date posted: 17 May 2023
Closing date: 14 June 2023
Overview
A Postdoctoral Research Assistant position is available at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) to work with Professor Richard Pickersgill. This project is in collaboration with Professor Martin Warren and colleagues at the Quadram Institute. We are also in collaboration with Dr Arianna Fornili (QMUL) on the computational aspects of the work. The post-holder will be funded by BBSRC on a project entitled “Vitamin scavenging in the gut: Structure/function of the tight-binding B12 foraging machinery in Bacteroides – and its biotechnological applications”.
You will bring a structural perspective to understanding the tight binding of B12 by several proteins of the common gut commensal Bacteriodes thetaiotamicron. Our underlying hypothesis is that there are many more components associated with this vitamin foraging machinery than previously thought and that they are employed not only for B12 scavenging but are also used to prevent acquisition of the nutrient by other bacteria. The post holder will join a multidisciplinary team with frequent meetings and interactions.
The successful candidate should have a PhD (or close to completion) in structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry, or a related field. The candidate should be able to provide evidence of expertise in protein purification, structural biology, and preferably X-ray crystallography. Excellent computing skills and a track record of high-quality published research would be an advantage. Self-motivation, an ability to work as part of a team and excellent research management and presentation skills are essential. We shall provide a supportive and encouraging environment and training where needed.
Queen Mary University of London 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 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 offer competitive salaries, 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 start date is July 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is full-time and available for 2 years. The salary is in the range of £36,411 - £43,592 per annum and is inclusive of London allowance.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Prof Richard Pickersgill via r.w.pickersgill@qmul.ac.uk
To apply for the role, please click the link.
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.
The closing date for applications is 14th June 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
17. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Behavioural Science
Department: Wolfson Institute of Population Health
Salary: £39,308 (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL32699
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 30 May 2023
Closing date: 13 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
This post is part of an exciting strategic development to build world-leading Behavioural Science research within the Centre for Prevention, Detection and Diagnosis. The successful candidate will support the conduct, analysis and dissemination of research aiming to reduce health inequalities in the lung cancer diagnostic and treatment pathway, within a thriving behavioural science research group.
The research is part of Cancer Research UK’s Accelerate Coordinate Evaluate (ACE) programme focusing on achieving universal access to optimal investigation and treatment for lung cancer patients. The specific focus of this role will be conducting in-depth interviews with patients with lung cancer in North East London, and their carers, to understand factors affecting their engagement with the optimal lung cancer pathway. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with researchers at the Lincoln International Institute for Rural Health who are conducting a parallel interview study with patients living in rural communities. Together, these findings will be used to develop and pilot a patient engagement tool that supports equitable access to lung cancer treatment to improve patient experience and outcomes.
About You
Applicants should have an excellent academic record, proven academic writing ability, and strong communication skills. Experience of qualitative data collection (e.g. in-depth interviews) and analysis (e.g. thematic analysis) is essential, alongside experience running Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities. We are looking for an organised and motivated researcher and you will have a PhD or equivalent postgraduate research experience in Health Psychology or similar discipline.
About the Institute/Department
The 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 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.
Benefits
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is a full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 15 months. Starting salary will be ££39,308 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. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly, including requests for part-time working (salary/leave will be pro rata for part-time appointments).
Please address informal enquiries to Dr Samantha Quaife at s.quaife@qmul.ac.uk or Dr Daisy McInnerney at d.mcinnerney@qmul.ac.uk
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 13th June 2023
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
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18. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Behavioural Science
Department: Wolfson Institute of Population Health
Salary: £41,386 - £48,414 (Grade 5)
Reference: QMUL32784
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 30 May 2023
Closing date: 13 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
This post is part of a nationally important, interdisciplinary service evaluation to examine ways of increasing participation in the NHS Breast Screening Programme in England. The work has been commissioned by NHS England to address falling rates of uptake. The post-holder will work closely with behavioural science, statistics and epidemiology colleagues, at Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London, and collaborate with NHS England, to evaluate screening barriers and develop a telephone and text interventions for breast screening non-attenders.
The successful candidate will be based within the Centre for Prevention, Detection and Diagnosis at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, but will work collaboratively with colleagues at King’s College London’s Cancer Prevention Group and NHS England. They will also be part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre cancer behavioural science network, benefiting from regular seminars and networking opportunities with researchers from University College London and King’s College London. The post is funded full-time for 6 months but could be carried out part-time over a longer period. The end date for funding is 31 March 2024.
About You
Applicants should have an excellent academic record, proven academic writing ability, and strong communication skills. Experience of qualitative data collection (e.g. in-depth interviews) and analysis (e.g. thematic analysis) is essential, alongside experience running Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities. We are looking for an organised and motivated researcher. If applying for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow position, you will have a PhD or equivalent postgraduate research experience in Health Psychology or similar discipline.
About the Institute/Department
The 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 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.
Benefits
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 6 months duration or part-time up until 31 March 2024. Starting salary will be Grade 5 £41,386 - £48,414 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. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly, including requests for part-time working (salary/leave will be pro rata for part-time appointments).
Please address informal enquiries to Dr Samantha Quaife at s.quaife@qmul.ac.uk or Dr Daisy McInnerney at d.mcinnerney@qmul.ac.uk
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 13th June 2023
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
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19. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cardiac AI/Digital Twin
Department: Digital Environment Research Institute
Salary: £37,348 - £48,414, inclusive of London Allowance
Reference: QMUL32580
Location: Whitechapel
Date posted: 30 May 2023
Closing date: 11 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate with experience in machine and deep learning to work on a research project funded by the Precision Health, Cardiovascular Devices and Trials Theme, part of a recent NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Award to Barts Health NHS Trust.
The research will involve using the cardiovascular digital twin concept to digitally model three disease states: acute coronary syndromes, valvular heart disease and hypertension. These models will be created by inputting data from available existing and novel wearables, sensing technologies, apps and large data registries. Using this data, digital models will be created to provide personalised patient treatment plans supporting their disease management, predicting disease states/trends and enabling device choice/design by predicting the patient’s response.
The role is funded for 3 years in the first instance.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a numerate field with expertise in machine and deep learning methods, supported by high quality publications. Experience applying such methods to healthcare data is an advantage.
Appointment at Grade 5 will be made based on level of experience in relation to the duties and expectations of the role and person specification, as outlined in the Job Profile
About the Institute
The Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI) is Queen Mary’s first University Research Institute, created as part of the university’s ambitious Strategy 2030. University Research Institutes represent a paradigm shift as they are outside the standard Queen Mary faculty structure and collaborate across the university to advance multi-disciplinary research and innovation.
DERI is dedicated to ground-breaking research in digital and data science, including artificial intelligence (AI). DERI offers an outstanding research environment including a dedicated physical space along with recently purchased high performance computing infrastructure to enable scientific breakthroughs. Further, DERI leads the university’s participation in The Alan Turing Institute, the UK national institute for data science and AI. By tackling grand challenges, DERI will have impact in academia, government, industry and more broadly, society.
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. The starting salary will be commensurate with skills and experience, inclusive of London Allowance. The salary range for this post is Grade 4-5 (£37,348 -£48,414).
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 (Greg Slabaugh) at g.slabaugh@qmul.ac.uk.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 11 June 2023
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
20. Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Department: Digital Environment Research Institute
Salary: £37,348 - £48,414 per annum pro-rata inclusive of London Allowance.
Reference: QMUL32716
Location: Whitechapel
Date posted: 30 May 2023
Closing date: 11 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate with experience/knowledge in machine and deep learning to work on the Precision Musculoskeletal Care Theme of the recent NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Award to Barts Health NHS Trust. This Theme aims to harness this wealth of information to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes for musculoskeletal conditions of particularly high burden in the East End of London.
The research will involve analysis of multi-omic data including our unique biomedical resource of 1000 RA patients with longitudinal biopsy and matching blood, as well as patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) for clinical management. Methods likely to be relevant include traditional machine learning approaches such as logistic regression and gradient boosting, as well as Bayesian networks and deep neural networks.
This work forms part of the research portfolio of the National Institute for Health and Care Research Barts Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR203330); a delivery partnership of Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s University of London.
The role is funded for 3 years in the first instance.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a numerate field with expertise in machine and deep learning methods, supported by high quality publications. Experience applying such methods to healthcare data is an advantage.
Appointment at Grade 5 will be made based on level of experience in relation to the duties and expectations of the role and person specification, as outlined in the Job Profile
About the Institute
The Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI) is Queen Mary’s first University Research Institute, created as part of the university’s ambitious Strategy 2030. University Research Institutes represent a paradigm shift as they are outside the standard Queen Mary faculty structure and collaborate across the university to advance multi-disciplinary research and innovation.
DERI is dedicated to ground-breaking research in digital and data science, including artificial intelligence (AI). DERI offers an outstanding research environment including a dedicated physical space along with recently purchased high performance computing infrastructure to enable scientific breakthroughs. Further, DERI leads the university’s participation in The Alan Turing Institute, the UK national institute for data science and AI. By tackling grand challenges, DERI will have impact in academia, government, industry and more broadly, society.
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. The starting salary will be commensurate with skills and experience, inclusive of London Allowance. The salary range for this post is Grade 4-5, £37,348 - £48,414 per annum.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Greg Slabaugh) at g.slabaugh@qmul.ac.uk.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 11 June 2023
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
21. Postdoctoral Researcher
Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £41,386 - £43,592 per annum (Grade 5)
Reference: QMUL32768
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 12 May 2023
Closing date: 9 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
Dr John Riches is seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral research scientist to understand the interaction between metabolism and epigenetics in lymphoma biology. This project will use a variety of proteomic and metabolomic techniques to investigate the impact of inhibiting metabolism on epigenetics in lymphoma cell lines and primary human cells. In addition, a component of the work will involve the use of murine models of high grade lymphoma with the aim of providing pre-clinical evidence to support the development of metabolic inhibitors as novel treatments for lymphoma, alone or in combination with existing epigenetic therapies.
About You
This project would be suitable for an individual with a PhD in immunology, cell biology, metabolism or related area. Candidates should have expertise in a range of cell biology and molecular techniques, including primary cell isolation/characterisation/culture, flow cytometry and cell sorting, western blotting, metabolomics, immunohistochemistry and murine work.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. It is one of six institutes within The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD) BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (together with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute) which is a Centre of Excellence in Biotherapeutics. BCI is committed in supporting and developing future cancer researchers through its extensive postgraduate training
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 have fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence.
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 Barts Cancer Institute in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 3 years, with an expected start date of 1st June 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 5, in the range of £41,386 - £43,592 per annum.
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 John Riches at j.riches@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3825.
The closing date for applications is 9 June 2023
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
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22. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £34,619 - £43,592 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL31609
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 3 April 2023
Closing date: 6 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
The successful postdoctoral research assistant role will involve leading an exciting project that will focus on discovering the basic biology behind cancer progression, therapy resistance and metastasis with a special focus on the tumour microenvironment. The host institute is part of the new Cancer Research UK City of London Major Centre that encompasses a partnership between Francis Crick Institute, University College London, Kings College London and the Barts Cancer Institute. The work will be based in the laboratory of Professor Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke in a team of tumour microenvironment experts with cross-institute collaboration at the heart of the study. The investigations will be based on published work from the Hodivala-Dilke lab describing the role of endothelial cell FAK in the regulation of paracrine signals relevant to cancer growth and metastasis. The work will involve a stimulating work package of cell biology, immunobiology, molecular and in vivo analysis with a special focus on senescence.
About You
Essential requirements for this post include a PhD in a relevant biological or related subject and an undergraduate degree in a biological or related subject. Significant research laboratory experience in cancer research, cell biology and molecular biology are essential. Specific experience in endothelial cell biology, senescence scRNA seq bioinformatics analysis would be beneficial. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team, maintain good laboratory records and publish findings are also essential.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) hosts some of the most eminent cancer research teams in the UK. As part of the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Queen Mary University of London), research at the BCI focuses on how to reduce the burden of disease and improve patient survival through early detection and diagnosis and the discovery and development of more effective and innovative therapies.
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.
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 Charterhouse Square campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 18 months in the first instance, with an expected start date of 1st July 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £33,619 - £42,592 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.
Applicants from all countries are invited to apply.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke k.hodivala-dilke@qmul.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 6 June 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
23. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Department: Barts Cancer Institute
Salary: £35,502 - £39,308 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL30411
Location: Charterhouse Square
Date posted: 1 June 2023
Closing date: 29 June 2023
Overview
About the Role
Applications are sought for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to undertake research into complex in vitro models of the human tumour microenvironment. The research will primarily be based in the Centre for Tumour Microenvironment, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London but will also involve collaboration with partners in the Cancer Research UK City of London Major Centre (CRUK CoL).
About You
Essential requirements for this post include a PhD in a relevant biological subject and an undergraduate degree in a biological subject. Significant research laboratory experience in mammalian 3D tissue culture is essential. Experience in bioengineering and appropriate publication records would be an advantage. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team and maintain good laboratory records are also essential.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care.
BCI is also one the partners of CRUK CoL which focuses on the development, manufacture and precision application of biological therapies through bringing together over 350 researchers at University College London, Barts/QMUL, Kings College London, the Francis Crick Institute, their associated NHS Trusts, and national and international research networks.
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 Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time/part time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 4 years, with an expected start date of September 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4, £35,502 - £39,308 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 Professor Frances Balkwill at f.balkwill@qmul.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 29 June 2023
Interviews are expected to be held early/mid July or shortly thereafter.
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