Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cardiovascular Science

Queen Mary University of London - William Harvey Research Institute

Location:	London
Salary:	£38,419 to £44,288 per annum, depending on experience, and inclusive of the London Allowance.
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 13th January 2026

Closes: 31st January 2026

Job Ref: 8665

About the Role

Applications are invited for a BHF-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the laboratory of Professor Paul Evans at the William Harvey Research Institute. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career researcher to contribute to a highly productive and internationally recognised research team that has made significant advances in our understanding of endothelial cell biology in atherosclerosis. Building on key discoveries from the Evans lab (e.g. Souilhol et al., Science Advances, 2022), this project will use conditional gene knockout models in mice, combined with in vivo cell tracking and single-cell RNA sequencing, to investigate the role of NOTCH4 in endothelial plasticity and atherosclerosis. The work addresses fundamental questions regarding how endothelial cell phenotypes contribute to atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of heart attack and stroke.

About You

We are seeking an outstanding, self-motivated, and ambitious early-career researcher with a strong commitment to pursuing a scientific career. You will hold a PhD in cardiovascular biology or related discipline. Experience with conditional gene knockout technology, cell tracking, and/or single-cell RNA sequencing is desirable.

About the School

The William Harvey Research Institute, based at Charterhouse Square, is an internationally-recognised centre for cardiovascular research. It offers newly refurbished laboratories and state-of-the-art microscopy facilities, providing an outstanding environment for high-impact research in atherosclerosis. Located in the heart of the City of London, the campus is close to St Paul’s Cathedral, the Barbican Centre and Farringdon, with excellent transport links and a vibrant cultural and social environment.

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

The post is full-time and fixed-term for 3 years, with a starting salary ranging between £38,419 - 44,288 per annum, depending on experience, and inclusive of the London Allowance.

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.