Postdoctoral Research Assistant

About the Role
Applications are sought for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to undertake research investigations in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) in order to realise the objectives and development of the research programme. The research will be based in the Centre for Haemato-Oncology, Barts Cancer Institute, within the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.

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 Molecular and cellular Biology is essential. Experience in the field of bulk and single cell sequencing methods 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
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our leukaemia biology team at Barts Cancer Institute. The successful candidate will explore novel molecular techniques to monitor ALL resistance and relapse using both bulk and single cell sequencing technologies, applying these tools to both experimental models of ALL resistance/relapse as well as human samples. The successful candidate will work within an integrated programme of ALL research at Barts Cancer Institute and alongside NHS teams in the Molecular Diagnostic Services at St Barts Hospital. The position will be a unique opportunity for those considering a future career in academic research or an onward career in cancer genomics within the NHS. Potential candidates must have practical experience in molecular biology. Practical knowledge in flow cytometry and bioinformatics data mining is a plus.

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.

The post is based at the Barts Cancer Institute Campus in London. It is a full-time 35 hours per week, fixed term appointment for 36 months. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £33,619 - £42,592 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 Bela Wrench at b.wrench@qmul.ac.uk.

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

The closing date for applications is 03 March 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

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