Senior Researcher

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

44 days annual leave

Benefits package including university

Job summary

The University of East Anglia in Norwich is seeking a Senior Research Associate to work within Norwich Medical School on a BHF funded project using hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes, transcriptomics and proteomics. You will analyze data, publish results and contribute to grant applications, mentoring researchers and teaching students.

Applicants should hold a postgraduate qualification or equivalent research experience, with a track record of independent work and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant research area.
• Experience of independent research with publications in respected journals.
• Ability to work proactively in a high-paced environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on progress.
• Contribute to grant applications and supervise researchers and students.
• Enhance techniques or methodologies as part of the project.

Skills

Independent research

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Education

Postgraduate degree

Job description

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 School to conduct 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 postgraduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant research area. You will also have experience of independent research, have publications in respected journals or equivalent within the field and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and experience teaching small classes and/or overseeing practices would be advantageous.

This full-time post is available from 2 November 2026 on a fixed term basis for 7 months.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.