Postdoctoral Research Associate - Exploring cellular mechanisms of arrhythmia in lamin heart disease

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

The Unit of Cardiac Physiology, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, within the University of Manchester wish to appoint a laboratory-based Postdoctoral Research Associate to an exciting project exploring cellular mechanisms of arrhythmia in lamin heart disease.

During this position, the post-holder will undertake a range of activities including:

1. Patch clamp electrophysiology
2. Calcium fluorescence imaging
3. In-vivo electrophysiology
4. Cellular biology techniques

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr David Hutchings (BHF Intermediate Clinical Fellow)

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

Technical support link

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.