Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

The appointed person will undertake contract research investigations in collaboration with and under the supervision of Dr Matthew Caley and Dr Emanuel Rognoni as part of the TREAT-EB CRO at QMUL in order to realise the in vivo and in vitro research objectives targeting skin wound healing.

About You

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent in skin research, cell biology or related science and have significant experience in wound healing research as well as laboratory bench skills in molecular and cell biology techniques. The applicant should have prior experience in wound sectioning, imaging and quantification as well as an understanding of the testing of bioactive compounds.

Furthermore the applicant should have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate effective and efficient multi-tasking and maintain accurate and up to date records. In addition, the applicants should have high level of proficiency with computer software related to laboratory research, data presentation and statistical evaluation, as well as the ability to organise a varied workload between research, supervision and administration. Ability to communicate well, understand the research process and work within a team are also essential. Experience in tissue sample preparation, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and cell culture techniques will be advantageous.

 About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 360 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and supports a combined total of c700 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

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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