Postdoctoral Research Associate

Queen Mary University of London - William Harvey Research Institute

Placed On: 2nd March 2026

Closes: 16th March 2026

Job Ref: 8801_a

About the Role

The appointed individual will conduct research in collaboration with, and under the supervision of, Dr Karine Rizzoti, contributing to a research programme investigating the dual origin of pituitary gonadotrophs and its relevance to reproductive function in health and disease.

About You

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or be near completion) in a biological or closely related discipline. The role requires a strong track record of independent research, excellent laboratory skills, and substantial experience working with mice in accordance with ethical and regulatory research standards, including animal handling, experimental procedures, and colony management.

The postholder will contribute to experimental design, data interpretation, and dissemination of research findings. Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills are essential, including experience preparing manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications. The successful candidate will also assist with mentoring junior researchers and students.

Essential experience includes tissue sample harvesting and preparation, in situ gene and/or protein detection and quantification, advanced microscopy and imaging, and the use of software for data handling, statistical analysis, and figure preparation. Experience in molecular and cell biology techniques is also required and basic bioinformatic skills—particularly manipulation and analysis of single-cell datasets—is desirable.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, reliability, effective time management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI), part of Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, is dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and clinical service in Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Science, and Inflammation. Its research spans basic, clinical, and translational programmes aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment, and health policy in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust.

This post is based within the Centre for Endocrinology, which unites leading clinical and non-clinical scientists investigating the genetic, cellular, and molecular basis of endocrine diseases.

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.