Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Department: School of Biological & Behavioural Sciences
Salary: £33,824 - £43,069 (Grade 4)
Reference: QMUL26650
Location: Mile End
Date posted: 11-Nov-2021
Closing date: 12-Dec-2021

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A Postdoctoral Research Assistant position is available at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) in Prof. Christophe Eizaguirre’s research group, to work on “the role of sex steroid hormones in the sex determination of sea turtles”. This is a NERC funded project which aims to understand sex-ratio bias and the evolution of rescue mechanisms in a species with temperature-dependent sex determination.

The successful candidate should have a PhD (or be close to completion) in Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, Biochemistry or a related field. They should provide evidence of expertise in lab skills such as functional genetics, enzyme expression or library preparation for high-throughput genome sequencing. Alternatively, if candidates are more data-analysis oriented, they should provide evidence of programming skills and should be proficient in genome analysis. Proven track record of published research is essential. Self-motivation, an ability to work as part of a team and an interest in new research questions will be fundamental to the position.

Based on the skills of the successful candidate, they will either contribute to the laboratory side of the project, expressing sea turtle enzymes in E. coli to test specific dynamics, or will be involved in genome/DNA methylation sequence analysis to evaluate the adaptive potential of the species.

Queen Mary is one of the top research-led universities in the UK and was ranked 9th among the UK multi-faculty universities in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014). All postdoctoral researchers are part of the QMUL Doctoral College, which provides support with high-quality training and career development activities.

At QMUL, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we have 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.

The post is full-time and available for 21 months. The start date would be 6th January 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary is in Grade 4-5, in the range of £33,824 - £43,069 per annum and is inclusive of London allowance.

We offer access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for fixed-term), season ticket loan scheme, staff networks and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. We also offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

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.

Before applying, please contact Prof. Christophe Eizaguirre ([email protected]) with any questions. Please also visit the de Eizaguirre webpage: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/eizaguirrelab/

For information about the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences please visit https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/

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The closing date for applications is 12 December 2021 Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

The School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award.  We are committed to the equality of opportunities.

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