Research Fellow

An experienced and highly motivated post-doctoral scientist is being sought to join Dr. Chris Watson’s research group based in the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine. The recruited post-doctoral scientist will contribute to a research program investigating novel therapeutics and biomarkers for heart failure currently supported by the British Heart Foundation, Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke, and Horizon 2020.

We seek applicants with prior experience working with clinical samples and in murine phenotyping who are proactive, team-oriented, and eager to apply diverse experimental approaches to advance our understanding of cardiac health. Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for collaborative research are essential. Applications are invited from highly motivated, efficient and organised individuals with a strong commitment to research and collaborative science. The successful candidate will have a strong background in in vivo murine phenotyping and will be seeking to lead an ambitious cutting-edge research project in a well-supported environment. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in cardiovascular disease, epigenetics, biomarker work, or closely related fields in biomedicine with an excellent PhD degree awarded. The candidate should be committed to developing a dynamic, academic career in science and have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Have or be about to receive* (laboratory work complete) a PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, pharmacology or a related area of biomedicine (*must be obtained within 3 months of commencement of employment).
• Have significant relevant recent experience in in vivo murine phenotyping.
• Have extensive, recent, hands-on experience of using at least 3 standard molecular biology techniques (such as, but not limited to Western blotting, Real-Time PCR, histopathology etc) to answer biological questions in cell and mouse models.
• Have experience working with clinical samples/data.
• Have experience teaching/supervising /mentoring postgraduate/undergraduate/school students and visiting researchers in the laboratory.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

This post is available for 12 months. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at <https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/>.

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