Postdoctoral Research Assistant Enteric Nervous System - Queen Mary University of London

Vacancy Reference Number

QMUL17639

Closing Date

27 Feb 2019

Salary

£33,615 to £39,483

Address

Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London

Duration

Fixed term for 2 years

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoc Research Assistant within the Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma in the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. The Blizard Institute is the largest institute of Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry and aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

Essential requirements for this post include PhD and/or equivalent professional experience, previous research experience in a relevant field, knowledge of neuroscience and/ or gastrointestinal physiology and ability to maintain accurate and up to date records.

The post holder will work with human gastrointestinal tissue and undertake research on the control of GI movements by interstitial pacemaker cells, operating with the enteric nervous system to initiate rhythmic movements of the human stomach, becoming arrhythmic during nausea. Additional research will involve molecular database mining and the biology of accommodation, pro- and retropulsion, in human stomach and colon.

The post is full time, fixed term position for 2 years. Starting salary will be in the range £33,615 - £39,483 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

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.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Prof Gareth Sanger g.sanger@qmul.ac.uk

Details about the Institute can be found at www.blizard.qmul.ac.uk

Application enquiries can be directed to recruitment@qmul.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 27 February 2019

Interviews are expected to be held during w/c 11th or 18th March 2019

The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.

The School of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women.

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Contact Details

Prof Gareth Sanger: g.sanger@qmul.ac.uk
recruitment@qmul.ac.uk