Alan Stitt

Queen's University Belfast is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Fellow to join the team of Dr Judith Lechner , Dr Karis Little , and Prof Alan Stitt at the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine . The project is funded by Fight for Sight and focuses on the role of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCR) in ischaemic retinopathies . This is a strong opportunity for researchers interested in biology , medical science , vascular biology , angiogenesis , retinal disease , and vascular repair/regeneration in experimental eye disease. The post is a fixed-term research role with a salary of £41,519 per annum . The university also highlights its benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension schemes, development opportunities, and flexible working support. Applicants should have or be about to obtain a PhD in a relevant biomedical or life sciences discipline. The role requires hands-on experience in biomedical research and techniques such as cell culture , dissection , immunohistochemistry , molecular biology , and in vivo models . Strong analytical, organisational, and computing skills are essential, along with experience in imaging, flow cytometry, real-time PCR, and gene expression analysis. The team is looking for someone highly self-motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable contributing to a collaborative research environment. Applications are submitted online via the Queen's University Belfast recruitment portal. The closing date is 2026-06-08 .