Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company

Queen Mary University of London

Job description

About the RoleApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position based at the William Harvey Research Institute in Charterhouse Square to study how oxidants signal in the cardiovascular system. The project will be hosted by the Eaton lab: www.qmul.ac.uk/whri/people/academic-staff/items/eatonphilip.htmlAbout YouThe successful candidate will investigate how oxidants signal to control the function of the healthy heart or arteries and whether such events are altered during disease. There is flexibility in the precise focus and experimental approach, and this will be tailored to fit the interests, skills and training ambitions of the successful applicant.A variety of methods and skills are suitable for this position and may include those related to molecular biology (cell culture, DNA and protein analyses, fluorescence imaging, redox biochemistry, proteomics, RNA-Seq, CRISPR editing) and physiology (isolated heart perfusion, arterial myography, echocardiography, blood pressure telemetry, electrophysiology). Experience with disease models, such as diabetes, hypertension or other cardiac stress scenarios are also welcomed.The successful candidate requires a PhD degree in a biological, medical, or chemical sciences discipline, with a good track record in publishing their work in leading journals using some of the methods and skills listed above .About the School/Department/InstituteThe position is within the Clinical Pharmacology & Precision Medicine , William Harvey Research Institute. The WHRI has three core strategic themes; Cardiovascular, Inflammation and Endocrinology with a mix of basic scientists and clinicians benefiting from strong links with Barts Health NHS Trust.About Queen MaryAt 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.BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:35:41 GMT

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