Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work with Prof John Viles and his research team on a BBSRC funded project entitled “Amyloids and Oligomers. Curvilinear and annular structures and their interaction with exosomes and whole cells”.

The successful candidate will use a range of biophysical approaches to study Alzheimer’s disease by revealing the interaction of amyloid fibrils and oligomers with lipid membranes. You will join a multidisciplinary, diverse, inclusive team with frequent meetings, interactions, and high-quality mentoring.

About You
You will have a PhD (or close to completion) in Biochemistry or Biophysics and have an established track record of success in high-quality original research. Previous experience in some of the following is key: Amyloids; Cryo-ET; Cryo-EM; membrane vesicles and amyloid kinetics. You will be a highly motivated individual and have the ability to work as part of a team and train others in the research group. Excellent research management and presentation skills are also essential.

About the School
The School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences has a strong research output and demanding educational standards for its students. Still, all members benefit from high academic and social integration. We are committed to equality of opportunity and hold a Silver Athena SWAN Award.

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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