University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Company
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job Description:The Opportunity:Join us as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and play a key role in discovering the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying vascular diseases. In this position, you will conduct essential research to investigate the nature and toxicity of protein and amyloid aggregates, exploring their impact on endothelial function and the development of vascular pathologies.This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We expect this role to be mainly based on-site, however, we are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.The salary for this post is UE07 £40,247 to £47,874 per annum.This is a fixed term post for 30 months or to 30th April 2028.Your skills and attributes for success:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology or similar) with relevant post-graduate research experience and accumulated knowledge.
- A PhD or equivalent in cardiovascular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, physiology or a related discipline.
- Prior expertise and knowledge of the subject area and techniques.
- Tight time management skills and effective communication.
- Independent working ability.
Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:– CV– Cover letterInformal enquiries are welcome and can be addressed at [email protected].As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 7 February 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held two or three week from closing date.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The Centre for Cardiovascular Science (Head of Centre, Professor Andrew Baker) is a world-leading centre of excellence that integrates discovery, translational and clinical cardiovascular research to transform the diagnosis, treatment and management of people with heart and circulatory diseases.We are working with local, national and international partners and funders to develop solutions to our research challenges with regional and global impact.Research in the CVS is investigator-led. CVS has 50 principal investigators leading research across four themes: Metabolism Obesity & Diabetes (MOD), Hypertension & Renal (HART), Cardio-metabolic Imaging (CINEMA), and Coronary & Valvular Heart Disease.The technologies employed within CVS span basic molecular and cell biology, to model organisms (flies, fish, rodents), to clinical trials. The ethos in the CVS is that, whatever their background, investigators can use our network of collaboration and training to deliver fundamental discoveries and implement them in translational research.CVS hosts two British Heart Foundation research centres: the Centre of Research Excellence (REA3) and the Centre for Vascular Regeneration (CVR).To find out more, visit
Expected salary
£40247 – 47874 per year
Location
Edinburgh – Midlothian
Job date
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:04:47 GMT
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