Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Diabetes and Kidney Disease

The University of Lincoln; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lincoln invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the School of Natural Sciences. This role focuses on understanding kidney damage mechanisms in diabetes, requiring a PhD background and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team to contribute to meaningful research in renal health.

Qualifications

• Strong background in relevant discipline with a completed PhD or submitted thesis.
• Experience in diabetes and renal physiology is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate inflammation and fibrosis in diabetic nephropathy using in vitro models.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the Renal Team to advance research.

Skills

Communication

Written Skills

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

School of Natural Sciences
Location: Lincoln
Salary: From £38,249 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term until 31 January 2026 and full-time at 1 FTE.
Closing Date: Sunday 29 June 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 08 July 2025
Reference: CHS020A

Utilising multiple cell types found in and around the kidney, treated to recapitulate the late-stage inflammation of diabetic nephropathy, this project will investigate how sodium glucose transporter inhibitors (SGLT2i) regulate inflammation and fibrosis using different in vitro models of human kidney disease.

We are seeking a skilled Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the Renal Team, within the Diabetes, Metabolism, and Inflammation (DMI) Group at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.

You will be a highly motivated individual who is able to work independently and as part of a team and is interested in joining a programme of discovery research which aims to better our understanding of the underlying mechanisms that drive late-stage kidney damage in people with and without diabetes.

You should have a strong background and hold a PhD degree (or have submitted your thesis) in a relevant discipline. You must possess strong communication and written skills, whilst experience in diabetes and renal physiology are desirable but not essential.

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