Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neuropharmacology

About the Role
To undertake research investigations in collaboration with and under the supervision of Prof Gareth Sanger in order to realise the objectives and development of the research programme into ‘Mechanisms and treatment of nausea’. This will focus predominantly on functional studies with human gastrointestinal tissues, investigating the effects of therapeutic electrical stimulation together with the effects of different ‘nauseagenic’ agents on human stomach functions. It will require the development of innovative techniques in addition to an active participation in preparing studies for publications.

About You

• The successful candidate will work to fulfil the aims of the research grant which funds this study.
• The candidate should have the relevant checks and experience required to obtain written consent from patients undergoing surgery for use of their ‘waste’ surgical tissue, prior to surgery.
• Additional understanding and experience in maintaining all documentation needed under the relevant Human Tissue Act.
• The successful candidate will have a good understanding of pharmacology, experience of human tissue bath pharmacology, and possess a PhD and a track record of publications in peer reviewed journals.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD) is a significant constituent of Queen Mary University of London. It is organised into 6 separate Institutes, of which the Blizard Institute is one of the largest, with personnel of c400, financial turnover of c£60 million per annum; and research expenditure of over c£12 million per annum.

The Institute is organised into 6 separate Centres, which though complementary and following the Institute strategic plan, also have Centre-specific objectives and requirements.

This post currently sits within the Centre for Neuroscience Surgery & Trauma within the Blizard Institute.

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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