Postdoctoral Research Assistant

About the Role

A Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) position is available at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) in Prof. John Connelly’s group to work on “Biophysical regulation of nucleolar structure and function in senescent cells”, a multi-disciplinary project in collaboration with Prof. Cleo Bishop (QMUL) and funded by the BBSRC. The PDRA role will focus primarily on investigating the mechanisms by which the biophysical properties of the nucleolus change during cellular senescence and the functional impact on metabolism and tissue ageing. Experimental studies will employ state-of-the-art imaging and biophysical methods, alongside multi-omic and computational analyses, and the findings will provide fundamental insights into the processes of human cell and tissue ageing.

About You

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Biophysics, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Mechanobiology or a related field of science or engineering. They should have sound experience in experimental cell biology and imaging, as well as strong computational skills. Knowledge of cellular senescence, ageing, or skin biology is highly advantageous. The PDRA will also prepare manuscripts using high-quality data, make oral presentations and help supervise postgraduate students.

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 350 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and supports a combined total of c750 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.

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 Whitechapel Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 3 years, with an expected start date of April 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4, £36,348 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 John Connelly at j.connelly@qmul.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 08 March 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held in March 2023.

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