Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pediatric Epigenetic

Queen Mary University of London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university seeks a dedicated Postdoctoral Research Associate for a 12-month position aimed at leveraging innovative epigenetic datasets to develop personalized therapies for pediatric brain tumours. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in molecular and cellular biology, alongside computational biology skills, with a track record of effective communication and successful project management. The role offers competitive benefits and fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

30 days' leave per annum

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in molecular and cellular biology.
• Experience in computational biology.
• Track record of effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-organisation collaborative project on pediatric brain tumours.
• Leverage novel epigenetic datasets from patient-derived tumour stem cells.
• Develop new personalized therapies.

Skills

Molecular and cellular biology

Computational biology

Effective communication

Teamwork

Project management

Job description

***INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY***

About the Role

A position is available for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the laboratory of Silvia Marino in the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence for 12 months. The successful applicant will lead a multi-organisation collaborative project focused on leveraging novel epigenetic datasets obtained from patient-derived tumour stem cells of pediatric brain tumours (Vinel et al BMC Biology 2025, Constantinou et al Cell Reports 2024, Vinel et al. Nature Communications 2021) to develop new personalised therapies.

About You

We seek an ambitious and self-motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in molecular and cellular biology, as well as computational biology. A track record of effective communication, teamwork, and successful project management is essential.

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 350 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre and supports a combined total of around 750 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. 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 appointment 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.