Postdoctoral Research Associate in Leukocyte Biology and Immunology

About the Role

Applications are invited for a Barts Charity-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate post to join the laboratory of Doctor Mathieu-Benoit Voisin within the Centre for Microvascular Research. This is a unique opportunity for enthusiastic early-career researchers to contribute to an established team that has already made important scientific impact, advancing our understanding of the complex relationship between neutrophil migration into lymphatics and lymphoid organs and their immunoregulatory functions in health and disease. Building on significant findings from the PI (e.g. Arokiasamy A. et al., Sci Rep, 2017, Arokiasamy A. et al., Front Immunol, 2019), the present project aims to decipher the efficacy of a novel chemokine inhibitor for the migration of leukocytes to lymphoid organs and development of chronic inflammatory disorders such as autoimmune arthritisThe proposed project holds significant pathophysiological relevance in the field of acute and chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

About You

We seek outstanding, self-motivated, and ambitious junior researchers committed to pursuing a scientific career. Demonstrable knowledge in the field of immunology/leukocyte migration and in vivo murine models of inflammation and technical expertise in complex flow cytometry is essential. The previous ability to work with rodents would be advantageous, whilst experience in confocal microscopy and in vitro cell culture is desirable.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

Located at the Charterhouse Square Campus, the Centre for Microvascular Research is an internationally respected hub of 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 3 years, with a starting salary ranging between £37,889 - £43,677 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 ..... full job details .....