Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunology

Division: William Harvey Analysis Institute
Wage: £40,223 (Grade 4)
Reference: 1455
Location: Whitechapel
Date posted: 6 March 2024
Deadline: 5 April 2024

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Overview

In regards to the Position

We’re in search of a devoted and motivated Postdoctoral Analysis Assistant with curiosity/experience in psychoneuroimmunology or associated subject to work to work with us investigating the mechanisms behind the antidepressant impact of bodily train. The place is funded by the Wellcome Belief for 3 years within the first occasion (Life Examine). You’ll work on the Translational Pharmacology Lab directed by Dr. Livia A. Carvalho. The mechanisms we have an interest involving neuroendocrine, immune, and metabolic methods. The publish holder will apply primarily wet-, however probably additionally dry- lab strategies in applicable samples to interrogate associated questions.

About You

The profitable candidate might be anticipated to have a PhD diploma in Immunology, genomics, or associated subject, ideally with a background in neurosciences, with wonderful hands-on information and expertise with RNA sequencing evaluation, qPCR, stream cytometry and luminex. Glorious laboratory expertise and information evaluation expertise are essential. Key attributes of the profitable candidate ought to embrace proof of prior analysis productiveness, nice communication and interpersonal expertise, good organisation, self-motivation, and the flexibility to work in a multi-disciplinary workforce.

In regards to the Group

The William Harvey Analysis Institute has a robust and rising group working in genomics and analysis is targeted of the Institute is on neuroendocrine, irritation and heart problems and a selected power in human genetics.

Our workforce have giant expertise within the subject of Psychoneuroimmunology human lab work combining medical and epidemiological approaches to know the mechanisms of: 1) Psychological sickness growth and Upkeep; 2) Results of psychotropic medicine.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary College of London, we consider that a variety of concepts helps us obtain the beforehand unthinkable.

All through our historical past, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives by tutorial excellence. And we proceed to dwell and breathe this spirit immediately, not as a result of it’s merely ‘the fitting factor to do’ however for what it helps us obtain and the mental brilliance it delivers.

We proceed to embrace variety of thought and opinion in all the things we do, within the perception that when views collide, disciplines work together, and views intersect, really unique thought takes type.

Advantages

We provide aggressive salaries, entry to a beneficiant pension scheme, 30 days’ depart each year (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket mortgage scheme and entry to a complete vary of private {and professional} growth alternatives. As well as, we supply a variety of labor life steadiness and household pleasant, inclusive employment insurance policies, versatile working preparations, and campus amenities together with an on-site nursery on the Mile Finish campus.

The publish is predicated on the Charterhouse Sq. Campus in London. It is a full-time fastened time period appointment with a end date of 31/3/2027 within the first occasion. The beginning wage might be Grade 4 at £40,223 each year (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s dedication to our numerous and inclusive neighborhood is embedded in our appointments processes. Cheap changes might be made at every stage of the recruitment course of for any candidate with a incapacity. We’re open to contemplating functions from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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