"Research Assistant in Neuroscience and Inflammation"

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Research Associate with interest/expertise in Neurosciences and inflammation or related field to work with us investigating how social factors lead to mental and physical illness, and lifestyle intervention and generally supporting the Translational Pharmacology Lab. The position is funded by the Wellcome Trust 0.6 FTE until October 2027 due to funding (Life Study). You will work at the Translational Pharmacology Lab directed by Dr. Livia A. Carvalho. The post holder will apply mostly wet-, but sometimes dry- lab methods in appropriate human clinical studies to interrogate research questions related to development, maintenance and treatment of mental illnesses.

About You

The successful candidate will be expected to have at least an undergraduate degree in genomics, biomedical sciences, Immunology, or related field, an interest in neurosciences, with excellent hands-on wet lab data capture and analysis experience. Data analysis skills are desirable. Key attributes of the successful candidate should include evidence of prior research productivity, great communication and interpersonal skills, good organisation, self-motivation, independence and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

About the Team

The William Harvey Research Institute has a strong and growing group working in genomics and research is focused of the Institute is on neuroendocrine, inflammation and cardiovascular disease and a particular strength in human genetics. Our team have large experience in the field of Psychoneuroimmunology human lab work combining clinical and epidemiological approaches to understand the biological embedding of stress in people with or at-risk of mental illness.

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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus. The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. This is a part-time fixed term appointment with a finish date of 17/10/27 in the first instance. The starting salary will be Grade 4 at £38,419 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance. 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.