Postdoctoral Research Assistant Join the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences (SBBS) at Queen Mary University of London as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA). The position, located at Mile End, involves a 3-year BBSRC-funded project led by Dr Simon Moore, focusing on engineering cell-free systems to accelerate the study of antimicrobial resistance. This multidisciplinary opportunity offers collaboration with Professor J. Mark Sutton at UKHSA Porton Down.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Research Area: Engineering cell-free systems for the study of antimicrobial resistance
Location: Mile End, London, United Kingdom
Salary: £37,182 – £40,223 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: 893
Date posted: 17 January 2024
Closing date: 11 February 2024
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD (or imminent completion) in relevant disciplines such as engineering, chemistry, or related fields
- Evidence-based research track record commensurate to respective career stage
- Proven experimental and analytical skills
- Efficient problem-solving capabilities and highly organized experiment planning
- Experience or willingness to undergo formal training in cell-free protein synthesis
- Ability to work in teams and contribute to collaborative research
Job Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Independently running the day-to-day research project
- Preparing manuscripts using high-quality data
- Giving oral presentations of results
- Assisting with the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate lab members
- Engaging in networking and travel opportunities
- Engineering peptides and proteins as a major component of the multidisciplinary project
How to Apply: For further details and to apply, visit the official application page. Submit your application by the closing date of 11 February 2024. Ensure your application includes a cover letter, CV, and any additional documents requested in the application process.
About the School: As a member of the Moore group, you will be part of a growing engineering biology community at QMUL. More details about SBBS can be found at SBBS Website.
About Queen Mary: Queen Mary University of London embraces diversity of thought and opinion, fostering social justice through academic excellence. Enjoy 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 comprehensive personal and professional development opportunities. Benefit from work-life balance policies, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working arrangements, and on-campus facilities, including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Generous pension scheme
- 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term)
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Comprehensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Work-life balance and family-friendly policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- On-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
