Research Associate / Fellow (Fixed-Term) (MED274725)

University of Nottingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time researcher to focus on cardiovascular disease. The candidate will be responsible for developing research objectives, conducting experiments, and writing publications. Key qualifications include experience in endothelial cell assays, flow cytometry, and RNA extraction. The role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration within an established team. Interested applicants should direct inquiries to the provided contact email.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and conducting research work.
• Ability to develop research objectives and proposals.
• Proficient in writing research work for publication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct research on cardiovascular disease.
• Identify areas for research and develop methods.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Experience with endothelial cell assays

Monocyte isolation from human blood

Flow cytometry

Measurement of cytokine by ELISA

Immunoblotting

Handling materials in CL2 or CL3 laboratory

Immunofluorescence

Confocal microscopy

High quality RNA extraction from human primary cells

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Nottingham Research Field Biological sciences » Other Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 9 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The purpose of this role will be to have specific responsibility for research, for developing research objectives and proposals for a research project in cardiovascular disease. You will be expected to plan and conduct work using approaches or methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research, and will be responsible for writing up work for publication. You will ideally have experience with endothelial cell assays, monocyte isolation from human blood, flow cytometry, measurement of cytokine by ELISA and immunoblotting, handling of material in at least class 2, preferably CL3 laboratory, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy and high quality RNA extraction from human primary cells

You will join an established team whose main areas of research interest include angiogenesis in cardiovascular disease and alternative splicing

You will have the opportunity to use your initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and extend your research portfolio.

The School of Medicine recognise the importance of continuous professional development and therefore the importance of providing opportunities, structured support and encouragement to engage in professional development each year.

Please check role profile for further information.

For informal inquiries, please contact David Bates - [e-mail] . Please note that applications sent directly to this e-mail wont be considered.