"Postdoctoral Research Associate"

Applicants are invited to apply for a 12-month full-time BHF-funded post-doctoral position to join Dr Manikandan Subramanian’s team investigating the macrophage mediated clearance of dead cells and extracellular DNA in the context of inflammation resolution and atherosclerosis progression.

The position is at the Centre for Biochemical Pharmacology which brings together a group of leading clinical and non-clinical scientists researching the cellular and molecular basis of inflammation, rheumatic, and cardiovascular diseases. The Centre is based within the picturesque Charterhouse Square Campus in the City of London and within the world-renowned William Harvey Research Institute at Barts and The London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

The appointed person will undertake research investigations under the supervision of Dr Subramanian and provide research as well as administrative support in order to realise the objectives and development of the research programme. The particular emphasis of the project will be to examine the interaction between atherosclerotic plaque macrophages and neutrophil extracellular traps and how it impacts cellular function and disease progression.

Applicants should hold a PhD degree or equivalent in biological or related science and have a strong background in immune cell biology and animal models of inflammatory and/or atherosclerotic heart diseases. Successful candidate should have the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate effective and efficient multi-tasking and maintain accurate and up-to-date records. In addition, the applicants should have a high level of proficiency with computer software related to laboratory research, data presentation and statistical evaluation, as well as the ability to organise a varied workload between research, supervision and administration. The ability to communicate well, understand the research process and work within a team is also essential. The experimental work also involves the use of flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy, therefore specific expertise in flow cytometry and microscopy analysis -e.g. FlowJo and image J and software for their quantitative analysis- would be essential.

The position is within the Centre for Biochemical Pharmacology at the William Harvey Research Institute. The Centre for Biochemical Pharmacology is formed by approximately 60 members including 12 Academic staff and 21 Research staff.

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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.