Research Technician

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

Job summary

A leading research university in London is seeking applicants for a 7-month post-doctoral position focusing on diabetic cardiomyopathy within the Barts Metabolism Network. The role requires expertise in animal in vivo physiology techniques and offers a competitive salary with various benefits. Candidates should be capable of independent work and team collaboration. Flexible working arrangements are supported.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

30 days' leave per annum

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong background in animal in vivo physiology techniques is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Examine the impact of changes in cardiac function and metabolism.
• Investigate dysregulated metabolism leading to obesity.

Skills

Animal in vivo physiology techniques

In vivo monitoring

Colony maintenance

Genotyping

Team collaboration

Job description

Applicants are invited to apply for a 7-month Barts Charity funded post-doctoral position to join Prof Dunja Aksentijevic's team. The position is part of the Barts Metabolism Network, which brings together researchers across the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry to investigate how dysregulated metabolism leads to obesity and associated long-term health problems.

The project will focus on examining the impact of changes in cardiac function and metabolism in diabetic cardiomyopathy.

Essential qualifications include a strong background in animal in vivo physiology techniques (such as in vivo monitoring, colony maintenance, genotyping), along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

The position is based within the Barts Metabolism Network at the Centre for Biochemical Pharmacology, William Harvey Research 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. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion, believing that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original ideas emerge.

We offer competitive salaries, a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term roles), a season ticket loan scheme, and access to a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities. Our policies support work-life balance and are inclusive, with flexible working arrangements and campus facilities.

Queen Mary's commitment to diversity and inclusion is embedded in our recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are made for candidates with disabilities, and applications from candidates seeking flexible work are welcome.

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