"Postdoctoral Research Associate in Vascular and Immune Ageing"

About the Role

Applications are invited for a British Heart Foundation-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate post to join the laboratory of Dr Loïc Rolas within the Centre for Microvascular Research. This is a unique opportunity for enthusiastic early-career researchers to contribute to an emerging team that has already made important scientific impacts, advancing understanding of the complex relationship between vascular ageing and immune cells. Building on significant recent findings from the PI (e.g. Rolas et al., EMBO R 2024; Barkaway, Rolas et al., Immunity 2021), the project aims to enhance understanding of the role of endothelial cell senescence in dysregulation of the immune response to various inflammatory insults. The proposed project holds significant pathophysiological relevance in ageing and cardiovascular diseases, with clear potential for publication in 2026.

About You

We are seeking an outstanding, driven junior researcher with a clear commitment to a scientific career. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field such as inflammation, ageing, or vascular biology.
• Proven proficiency in murine in vivo techniques, including injections, tissue sampling, and colony management.
• Expertise in confocal microscopy and associated analysis platforms (e.g., Imaris, ImageJ).
• Solid experience in mammalian cell culture.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

Located at the Charterhouse Square Campus, the Centre for Microvascular Research is an internationally respected hub of vascular and 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 2 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.