Postdoctoral Research Associate in Tuberculosis

Queen Mary University of London; London; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is looking for a postdoctoral researcher for an 18-month project investigating factors influencing tuberculosis interactions. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field or be close to completion, with experience in cell culture and microscopy techniques. The role includes running experimental assays and offers career development opportunities along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

30 days' holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience with tuberculosis research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate bacterial and host factors in tuberculosis.
• Establish and run immunology and infection experimental assays.

Skills

Human and murine primary cell culture

Confocal microscopy

RNA Sequencing techniques

Flow cytometry

In vitro infection techniques

Bioinformatics analysis

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting for an 18-month postdoctoral position as a part of an MRC funded project. This position will focus on investigating bacterial and host factors influencing early interaction of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with macrophages to explore targets for anti-virulence approaches in tuberculosis drug development. The work will involve establishing and running immunology and infection experimental assays and the role will provide opportunities for career growth

About You

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field (or be close to completion) and be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with a strong background in human and murine primary cell culture, confocal microscopy, RNA Sequencing techniques and/or tuberculosis research. Familiarity with flow cytometry, in vitro infection techniques, and bio-informatic analysis is desirable.

About the Institute

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003, 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 c750 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.

PhD candidates who are close to completion and have not yet received their PhD award, will be appointed on a salary of £37,889-£38,483. On providing a copy of the formal award letter or award certificate, the salary will increase to £41,510 per annum.