"Postdoctoral Research Associate in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine"

About the Role

Applications are invited for a BHF-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the laboratory of Dr Fiona Lewis-McDougall within the Centre for Microvascular Research. This is a unique opportunity for enthusiastic early-career researchers to become part of a team that is focused on understanding the effect of ageing on stem cell regenerative potential for cardiac repair and regeneration. The project aims to dissect how metabolic dysregulation impairs the trajectory of human induced pluripotent stem cell-cardiomyocyte (hiPSC-CM) differentiation using molecular biology, metabolomics and electrophysiology approaches. Age-related metabolites will be targeted to improve the efficiency of generating functional hiPSC-CMs to improve therapeutic options for aged patients. The results of this study will have significant potential for advancing the clinical impact of hiPSC-based therapies.

About You

We seek outstanding, self-motivated, and ambitious junior researchers committed to pursuing a scientific career. Demonstrable knowledge and a PhD (or close to completion) in the field of stem cell biology is essential. Previous experience in cardiovascular biology, molecular biology and electrophysiology is desirable.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

Located at the Charterhouse Square Campus, the Centre for Microvascular Research is an internationally respected hub of inflammation research. It offers newly refurbished laboratories and a cutting-edge microscopy facility, making it ideal for high-impact research. The Charterhouse Square Campus is in the heart of the City of London and is close to the Barbican Art and Music Centre and St Paul’s Cathedral.

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 - £42,091 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.