About the Role We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study pain in patients with rheumatic disease, as part of the strategic research of Barts BRC. The candidate will be based at the William Harvey Research Institute. About You The candidate will have a PhD in the neuroscience field and, ideally, expertise in the area sensory testing in humans. The candidate will be strongly supported to build research fellowship applications and continue to foster the national and international collaborations. The candidate should have a good track record of publishing in the field, interpersonal and communication skills, and should be a team player. About the School/Department/Institute/Project The Sensory Neurophysiology group is led by Professor Shafaq Sikandar, and this project is being led jointly with Professors Costantino Pitzalis and Professor Xavier Griffin. Research within the Sensory Neurophysiology group is focused on understanding neuronal mechanisms underlying the transition from acute to chronic pain, with a specific focus on musculoskeletal diseases. Within the group at large, there is a wealth of expertise in animal models and clinical pain profiling, neurophysiology and molecular biology of pain and somatosensation. Our group thrives on a very strong and welcoming team ethos that fosters synergies and mutual support between the individual members. The Centre for Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology offers state of the art laboratories and is in the heart of the City of London. The Centre is integrated in the Rheumatology department at Barts and the London NHS Trust offering unique translational opportunities. The post is full-time and on a fixed-term contract until 30th November 2027. Salary will be Grade 5 - £43,305 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. 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 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 flexibly. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Shafaq Sikandar at s.sikandarqmul.ac.uk. To apply and for a full job details including a job description and person specification please click the 'Apply' button. £43,305 per annum, inclusive of London allowance.