Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Genetics of Prodromal Parkinson’s Disease (GP2)

About the Role
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be joining the Centre for Preventive Neurology (CPN) to work on the international Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program (GP2; https://gp2.org/), funded by the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s initiative and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Specifically, the post holder will join the ‘early/at-risk’ theme of GP2, focused on understanding the genetic basis of prodromal Parkinson’s disease (PD) on a global scale. This includes identifying cohorts of patients with REM sleep behaviour disorder, hyposmia, and carriers of monogenic causes of PD, liaising with the principal investigators and ultimately bringing the data into GP2.

About You
Applicants should have a solid background in genetics, data science or bioinformatics. This post would be suitable for an applicant who is hoping to continue on a pathway to research independence or who may be considering a career focused on scientific project management. The applicant should be willing to work with investigators and collaborators across GP2 and contribute to training in the GP2 Trainee Network.

About the Centre
The Centre for Preventive Neurology is at the forefront of international research and brings together an expert team to carry out revolutionary new research into Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. The centre’s focus is on academic discipline, research, the translation of research into health strategies and their practical implementation – all dedicated to the reduction of disease and disability.

About Queen Mary
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 offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum, a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of development opportunities. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.

The post is based in Charterhouse Square. It is a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term appointment for 24 months. The salary will be Grade 4/5 in the range of £38,165 - £49,785 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Alastair Noyce at a.noyce@qmul.ac.uk.

Details about the Institute can be found at www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/.

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

The closing date for applications is 09 November 2023. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

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