Research Technician

About the Role

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant (Technician) position within the William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI), Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD), Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). This post is available as part-time (more than 21 hours per week) or full-time (35 hours per week). The available position is within the Centre for Microvascular Research, an internationally respected group of 40 researchers. The appointed person will be working in the Translational Cardiovascular Therapeutics group (Ken Suzuki laboratory). The principal responsibility of the post is the technical support of the staff who are engaged in cutting-edge translational research to develop a novel stem cell therapy for heart failure funded by the British Heart Foundation Programme Grant.

About You

Applicants must be enthusiastic researchers with significant knowledge and experience in cardiology, cardiac surgery, cardiovascular research and/or stem cell therapy. Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience. Experience and understanding of basic laboratory techniques, including stem cell culture, is required. Details are found in the Job Pack.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Centre for Microvascular Research is based on the Charterhouse Square Campus of the Medical School, offers newly refurbished laboratories, cutting edge imaging facilities and is located in the heart of the City of London. The William Harvey Research Institute leads major international programmes into the mechanisms of cardiovascular, inflammatory and endocrine diseases. FMD is home to one of the UK’s most prestigious Medical Schools and QMUL has been a member of the elite research active Russell Group of Universities since 2012

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

The post is fixed term appointment for up to 6 months, with an expected start date by 1st August 2025. This is available as part time (≥21 hours per week) or full-time (35 hours per week). The salary will be in the range of £32,804 - £34,385 per annum (pro-rata if part time), inclusive of London Allowance.

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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