Research Technician

Applications are invited for a Wellcome Trust funded Research Technician position within the William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI), Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD), Queen Mary University of London. The available position is within the Centre for Microvascular Research, an internationally respected group of ~40 researchers with established expertise in the fields of inflammation and vascular biology. The appointed person will be working within the group of Professor Sussan Nourshargh that focusses on deciphering the molecular basis of leukocyte-blood vessel wall interactions. The principal responsibilities of the post are to support development and application of advanced image analysis methods for investigating neutrophil behavior in vivo.

Applicants must be enthusiastic graduates with experience in histological techniques, such as preparing and immunostaining vibratome sections, and confocal microscopy. Experience in use of advanced image analysis methods is essential. Knowledge of other basic laboratory methods will be advantageous.

The Centre for Microvascular Research is based on the Charterhouse Square Campus of the Medical School, offers newly refurbished laboratories, cutting edge imaging facilities and is located in the heart of the City of London. The William Harvey Research Institute leads major international programmes into the mechanisms of cardiovascular, inflammatory and endocrine diseases. FMD is home to one of the UK's most prestigious Medical Schools and QMUL has been a member of the elite research active Russell Group of Universities since 2012.

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.

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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus., The post is full time and fixed term appointment for 3 years. The position is available for immediate start. The starting salary will be Grade 2, £27,979 per annum.