Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our group for a study focused on the development of novel drugs to treat autoimmune diseases. We seek a candidate to contribute to the delivery of high-quality research in a drug development project to characterize the actions of novel drug candidates at the pre-clinical level, including in vitro assays and in vivo testing. You will be integrated in all activities of the lab, Department and Institute, and will have the opportunity to contribute to several projects.

About You

A PhD (or be close to completion) in any Biological Sciences related discipline is required. You must show initiative, willingness to quickly acquire new skills/responsibilities and be a team player. Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently are essential to succeed in this position, as are good communication and organizational skills. Experience in regular cellular and molecular biology techniques, in vivo models of disease and data analysis skills are required, and other skills like experience with signaling studies,  luminescence based assays and tissue histology, will be highly valued.

About the Centre of Biochemical Pharmacology

The position will be based at the Centre for Biochemical Pharmacology, at the William Harvey Research Institute, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at QMUL. The successful candidate will join the laboratory of Dr. Montero-Melendez, focused on the development of novel therapies for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. The group has a strong record in the field of drug development and industrial partnerships, particularly in the field of resolution of inflammation and melanocortin receptors as drug targets. The group is located in the emblematic Charterhouse Square Campus in central London.

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.

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.

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