Research Associate

Location: National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI), Vascular Science Section, White City Sir Michael Uren Hub

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join Prof Manuel’s Mayr collaborative team of research and clinician scientists interested in cardiovascular disease with special interest in calcific aortic valve disease.

The post holder will be working towards the overall objectives of the cardiovascular proteomics research group headed by Prof Mayr. We are looking for an experienced researcher with a biological science background in cardiovascular science who will pursue collaborative international research with a project focus on harnessing proteomics data of clinical cohorts and providing expertise in molecular and cellular biology, and in vivo experiments. Prof. Mayr’s cardiovascular proteomics research group (www.vascular-proteomics.com) has a strong clinical-translational focus and state-of-the-art proteomics equipment dedicated to cardiovascular research. The topic is not predefined other than that the candidate needs to have the ability to conduct excellent science and be keen to take advantage of biomedical mass spectrometry data for their research. 

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Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and undertake research of high quality consistent with making a full active research contribution in line with Faculty/Department/Division research strategy
• Develop and undertake research projects related to molecular and cellular biology, and in vivo experiments in calcific aortic valve disease.
• Manage specific pieces of activity to an agreed timeline and within a specific budget including literature reviews, data collection and analysis, report writing
• Attend and, as appropriate, present research findings and papers at internal academic meetings and external professional conferences, and contribute to the internal and external visibility of the department
• Work as a conscientious and committed member of the team in order to achieve the aims of the projects and the primary care group
• Any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by Head of group as well as Head of Division/Department/Section

Essential requirements

• PhD awarded in Biological Sciences or PhD in Biological Sciences near completion
• Experience in functional and molecular analysis method e.g. qPCR, Western blotting and histological techniques
• Experience in cell culture
• Experience in working at the confluence of data science, cardiovascular diseases, and vascular biology
• Practical experience within a research environment and publications in relevant and refereed journals
• Knowledge in cardiovascular biology
• Knowledge of basic bioinformatic methods
• Ability to conduct detailed review of recent literature
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively within a research team and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication skills evidenced by oral/poster conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications
• Discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times

Please see full list of Duties, Responsibilities and Essential Requirements via the Job Description.

Further Information

This post will be offered on an a fulltime, fixed-term contract for 18 months based at White City Campus.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £41,694 - £44,888 per annum.

To apply for this post, please complete an online application form.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Prof Manuel Mayr – m.mayr@imperial.ac.uk.

For technical issues when applying online please email sjobs@ic.ac.uk

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Closing date: 08/08/2024

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