Lecturer in Cardiovascular Medicine

HIRANI; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HIRANI in Belfast invites applications for a role to expand the research excellence and strengthen the academic base within the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to contribute to School and Institute administration and outreach.

The post holder will develop a multidisciplinary research program in Cardiovascular Medicine, focusing on Epigenetics, mechanisms of disease and translational targets in cardiovascular disorders,

Qualifications

• Primary Degree and PhD in a related subject area.
• Substantial postdoctoral research experience in a relevant field.
• Strong translational research portfolio in cardiovascular epigenetics and genetics.
• Recent publications in peer reviewed journals of international standing.
• Experience developing research methodologies, models and techniques.
• Experience presenting at national and international meetings and conferences.
• Relevant university-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Expand research excellence and strengthen the academic base within the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine.
• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Contribute to School and Institute administration and outreach activity.
• Develop a multidisciplinary research program in Cardiovascular Medicine with a focus on epigenetics, mechanisms of disease and novel therapeutic targets.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Research portfolio

Publications

Translational research

Epigenetics

Genetics

Education

PhD in a related subject area

Primary Degree

Job description

This role will expand the research excellence and strengthen the academic base within the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to contribute to School and Institute administration / outreach activity.

The post holder will employ multidisciplinary and innovative approaches to develop a research program in the theme of Cardiovascular Medicine, with a focus on Epigenetics, Mechanisms of Disease and Novel Therapeutic Targets in cardiovascular disorders including cardio-metabolic syndromes and heart failure in acquired and congenital heart disorders.

About the person:

Primary Degree

PhD in a related subject area

Substantial recent & relevant research experience at postdoctoral level in a relevant field

A Research profile which complements the portfolio of the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (in particular, expertise in translational research, genetics, epigenetics pertaining to cardiovascular disorders)

Recent, relevant publications in peer reviewed/refereed journals that are at recognised internationally as being high quality, commensurate with experience.

Experience of developing research methodologies, models, approaches and techniques.

Experience of presentations at national and international meetings and conferences.

Relevant teaching experience at University Level commensurate with the level of the post.