Postdoctoral Research Associate

Overview

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Barts Cancer Institute, located within the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will conduct laboratory experiments for a collaborative project funded by ARIA titled epiPRIME epigenetically programmed resilience through innate memory engineering. This position involves using epigenetic editing techniques in cell lines and primary cells to induce antiviral immunity in human cells in vivo, working alongside computational epigeneticists, immunologists, and chemists.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD, or be near to completion, in a biological subject, along with significant laboratory experience in molecular biology or biochemistry. Essential qualifications include expertise in cloning, working with cell lines and primary cells, transfections, RNA work, epigenomics or genomics techniques such as targeted sequencing, WGBS/EM-seq, EPICarrays, CUT&RUN, CUT&Tag, ChIP-seq, and NGS library preparations. Applicants must also have a strong track record and previous publication as a first author in the epigenetics field. Experience using R or Python represents a significant advantage for this role.

What you get

The position offers an annual salary ranging from £39,187 to £52,790. Additional provisions include access to a pension scheme, 30 days of annual leave per annum on a pro-rata basis for fixed-term staff, a season ticket loan scheme, and professional development opportunities. Staff also benefit from inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, campus facilities, and reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process for candidates with a disability.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-23.