Impactful Postdoc: ncRNA Therapeutics for Heart Disease

University of Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol in Bristol is seeking a post-doctoral researcher for a 9-month funded position within the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pathology at the Bristol Medical School. The project investigates ncRNA therapeutics for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases and includes pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic assessments.

You will work under Professor Johnson, coordinate experiments, manage day-to-day project activities, liaise with external collaborators, and contribute to reporting and

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in cardiovascular research with a strong publication record.
• Experience working with human tissues and ex vivo disease models.
• Molecular biology skills including sequencing, bioinformatics analyses, and ncRNA modulation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage projects and reports.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform laboratory experiments using established methods.
• Coordinate with the PI and external collaborators.
• Produce progress reports and study documentation.
• Contribute to unit, school and university activities.
• Manage day-to-day project activities and timelines.
• Present findings in Word and PowerPoint format.

Skills

Laboratory research

Project management

Strong communication

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Independent work with human tissues

Education

PhD in cardiovascular research

Tools

NGS platforms

Bioinformatics software

Job description

University of Bristol in Bristol is seeking a post-doctoral researcher for a 9-month funded position within the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pathology at the Bristol Medical School. The project investigates ncRNA therapeutics for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases and includes pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic assessments.

You will work under Professor Johnson, coordinate experiments, manage day-to-day project activities, liaise with external collaborators, and contribute to reporting and