Senior Research Associate (RA2410)

UEA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

44 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Health & Wellbeing facilities

Campus facilities

Exclusive shopping discounts

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

University of East Anglia (Norwich Medical School) invites applications for a Senior Research Associate to work on a BHF-funded project. You will conduct studies using hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes, perform transcriptomics and proteomics analyses, and contribute to grant applications while supervising junior researchers.

A postgraduate qualification and strong data skills are essential. The role is full-time, fixed-term for 7 months, starting 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant research area.
• Experience in independent research with publications.
• Ability to work proactively in a high-paced environment and in a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret data and present results.
• Contribute to grant applications and proposals.
• Supervise researchers and teach students as needed.
• Write up results for publication and dissemination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate degree

Tools

hiPSC-CMs

Transcriptomics

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Salary will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Senior Research Associate
Ref: RA2410

Starting salary from £38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate join Norwich Medical Schooltoconduct studies as part of BHF funded project. This postdoc position is available at the University of East Anglia, collaborating with partners at the Universities of Liverpool and Nottingham. This project will use genetically engineered cardiomyocytes derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC-CMs), coupled with functional analysis, transcriptomics and mass spectrometry proteomics, to understand novel roles for small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) as disease modifiers in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure. As a Senior Research Associate you will contribute ideas and/or enhancement of techniques or methodologies. You will analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to grant applications and may be involved in the supervision of researchers and teaching of students within the School.

You will have a postgraduatelevel qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant research area. You will also have experience of independentresearch, have publications in respected journals or equivalentwithin the field and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have stronginterpersonaland communicationskills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directlyrelating to this research area and experienceteaching small classes and/or overseeing practiceswouldbe advantageous.
This full-time post is available from 2 November 2026 on a fixed term basis for 7 months.
Benefits include:

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 2 October 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact James Smith, Associate Professor via [e-mail]

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