Imperial College London
Job title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate in CORM-modified Pro-healing Macrophages
Company
Imperial College London
Job description
About the role:This is your chance to work on a super-exciting (18 month) project to study new and existing CORM compounds on macrophage signalling and differentiation, and quickly complete a paper. The work will involve highly sophisticated analyses of macrophage signalling and differentiation including measurements of cell signalling, metabolism and RNA-Seq so includes enormous training opportunities.What you would be doing:Research Duties:
- To take initiatives in the planning of research
- To direct the work of small research teams
- To identify and develop suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the collection and analysis of data
- To conduct data analysis
- To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
- To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
- To write reports for submission to research sponsors
- To present findings to colleagues and at conferences
- To submit publications to refereed journals
- To provide guidance to staff and students
- To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary
- To develop contacts and research collaborations within the College and the wider community
- To promote the reputation of the Group, the Department and the College
What we are looking for:
- PhD
- Highly motivated individual
- Strong interest in macrophages
- Good background in cell culture
- Experience with cell and molecular biology
- Backgrund in immunology, pharmacology, cell biology or closely related discipline
- Good member of interdisciplinary team
What we can offer youAdd a few of bullet points about what opportunities the job will offer candidates. Is it a particular team/group, an exciting project etc? Are there any specific benefits to the role? We have included below some generic points that you can use or delete.
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year)
- Relatively rapid publication of papers (by finalising existing datasets)
- Opportunity to develop skills in macrophage biology including cell culture, RNA-Seq, functional assays, in vivo models.
Further InformationThis is a full time, fixed term role for 18 months based at Hammersmith Campus (East Acton).*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £41,694 – £44,888 per annum.Candidates need to complete an online application to be considered.As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.Imperial College London Hammersmith – White City Campus is an ideal place to carry out medical-chemistry collaborations. National Heart and Lung Institute is a world-leading place to study cardiovascular disease including atherosclerosis and inflammation. Dr Joseph Boyle is an internationally-leading researcher in macrophage differentiation.If you require any further details on the role please contact: Joseph J Boyle –£46,593 to £50,305 per annum depending on experience
Expected salary
£46593 – 50305 per year
Location
London
Job date
Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:56:30 GMT
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