Postdoctoral Research Associate

at Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom

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Salary

£39,187 to £47,550 a year

Closing date

22 November 2026

Start

January 2027

Type of post

Research

Contract

Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract

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About the Role A Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available to investigate the role of the ageing tissue microenvironment on skin inflammation and immunity. The 18 month post will be part of a larger multi-disciplinary project funded by the Leo Foundation, and the successful PDRA will be responsible for carrying out spatial transcriptomic and biomechanical analyses of aged human skin. The PDRA will be expected to work collaboratively within the team, help prepare manuscripts using high-quality data, make oral presentations, and contribute to the overall management of the laboratory. The post will be based in the Centre for Cell Biology and Cutaneous Research, Blizard Institute, within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London. The expected start date will be January 2027. About You We seek an experienced scientist with a strong background in spatial transcriptomic analyses and light microscopy. Additional experience in skin biology, immunology, or histological methods would be highly advantageous. Successful candidates will be expected to hold a PhD or soon to complete a PhD in a relevant subject area and be able to demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. About the School/Department/Institute/Project The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute is comprised of staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre and supports a combined total of c700 postgraduate research and taught students. The Blizard constitutes a world class biomedical research institute that integrates all stages of research from basic science through to clinical studies across a diverse range of fields including genomics, cell biology, translational immunology, neuroscience and trauma. Our research addresses the health needs of our local population, while delivering new treatments on a global scale and aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service. 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. 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. £39,187 to £47,550 per annum

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