Post Doctoral Research Associate in Maternal Cardiovascular Health

1000scholars; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester in Manchester, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in maternal cardiovascular health. The role is fixed term for 42 months and 35 hours per week, offering a salary of £38,448 - £46,970 depending on experience.

You will lead preclinical projects investigating links between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and long-term brain health, contribute to the Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, and supervise research students

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Home Office personal licence and experience of planning and delivering in vivo studies.
• Relevant laboratory experience in pregnancy research and/or cardiovascular research and/or neuroscience research.
• Ability to work to a high standard with good reproducibility of results.
• Ability to plan, organise and undertake a complex workload with multiple and competing priorities, with minimal supervision.
• Strong journal publication record (Desirable).
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Conducting a programme of preclinical research.
• Analysing and interpreting research data and drawing conclusions on the outcomes.
• Reporting on research outcomes to the wider study team.
• Contributing to research student supervision.

Skills

In vivo research

Home Office personal licence

Pregnancy/cardiovascular/ neuroscience

Job description

# Post Doctoral Research Associate in Maternal Cardiovascular HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester, United KingdomPostdoctoralDevelopmental Biology3 days left## About the positionJob reference: BMH-032613 **Salary:** £38,448 - £46,970 per annum, depending on relevant experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health **Location:** Oxford Road Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine Hours Per Week: 35 Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 09/11/2026 Contract Duration: 42 months School/Directorate: School of Medical SciencesWe are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Post Doctoral Research Associate in maternal cardiovascular health. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a programme of preclinical research investigating mechanisms linking hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (e.g. preeclampsia) to long-term cerebrovascular risk and testing novel treatment strategies to improve long-term brain health. This work will run in parallel to ongoing human studies in the Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre and contribute to our goal of improving women’s health through translational research, within a dynamic and inclusive environment.You will be responsible for:* Conducting a programme of preclinical research* Analysing and interpreting research data and drawing conclusions on the outcomes* Reporting on research outcomes to the wider study team* Contributing to research student supervisionWe welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.**About You**We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:Essential Criteria:* Applicants must have a Home Office personal licence and experience of planning and delivering in vivo studies* Relevant laboratory experience in the field of pregnancy research and/or cardiovascular research and/or neuroscience research* Ability to work to a high standard with good reproducibility of results.* Ability to plan, organise and undertake a complex workload with multiple and competing priorities, with minimal supervision.Desirable Criteria:* Strong journal publication record* Record of supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate studentsWe value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.Our benefits include:* Generous employer contribution pension* 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure* Ride to work and EV car scheme availableFor more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviewsName: Dr Elizabeth CottrellEmail Address: [e-mail] enquiries and administrative [e-mail] and job portal supporthttps://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/homeThis role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.Applications close at midnight on the closing date.£38,448 to £46,970 per annum, depending on relevant experienceThis listing was collected from a public source and is reproduced here forinformation only. Always confirm the details on the original posting before applying. View the original postingApply on the source siteTakes you to The University of Manchester.Deadline: 09 Nov 2026Duration: Full Time, Fixed-Term/ContractPosted: 05 Nov 2026Institution: The University of ManchesterLocation: Manchester, United KingdomSalary: GBP 38,448 to 46,970 / yearContact: [e-mail]