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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Epigenetic Control of Giant Virus Endogenizations in Animals Queen Mary University of London in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biology
Funding
Full-time, fixed-term 18-month postdoctoral position, with a possible extension subject to funding. Salary: £39,187–£45,174 per annum. Benefits include access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum pro rata, a season ticket loan scheme, professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and family-friendly policies.
Deadline
Nov 18, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
Queen Mary University of London
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Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the laboratory of Dr Alex de Mendoza in the Department of Biology, School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, in London.
The project investigates the epigenetic control of giant virus endogenizations in animals. Building on the group’s research into giant virus endogenization in eukaryotes, the successful researcher will use cnidarian model systems to characterise the chromatin state of endogenised viral elements and investigate ways to disrupt these states to reactivate recent endogenizations.
The research combines cnidarian epigenomics, comparative genomics, chromatin biology, transposable elements, and giant virus annotation and evolution. The postdoctoral researcher will perform comparative genomic analyses, epigenome profiling and manipulation, and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to student supervision and collaborate with international research partners.
The researcher will work within a large, research-intensive School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences at Queen Mary University of London, benefiting from an academically integrated environment and collaboration across biological disciplines.
Funding details
Full-time, fixed-term 18-month postdoctoral position, with a possible extension subject to funding. Salary: £39,187–£45,174 per annum. Benefits include access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum pro rata, a season ticket loan scheme, professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and family-friendly policies.
What's required
Applicants should hold a PhD or be about to defend one in Genetics, Evolution, Biochemistry, or a related field. Experience with epigenomics and transposable elements is required or strongly expected. Desirable skills include omics data analysis and experience working with animal model systems. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, self-motivation, teamwork abilities, effective research management, and demonstrable research outcomes.
How to apply
Apply through the Queen Mary University of London jobs portal using the direct opportunity link. Review the job pack and submit the required application materials before 18 November 2026 at 23:55.
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Reader in Evolutionary Epigenomics
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Research Interests
Marine Biology
Epigenetic
Transposable Elements
Biology
Bioinformatic
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