The School of Biological Sciences is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Research. This experienced and highly motivated Postdoctoral scientist is being sought to join Dr Qiaozhu Su’s research group. The successful candidate will undertake a senior role within a British Heart Foundation funded study focused on defining microRNA and nuclear receptor signalling in cardiomyocyte and endothelial cell remodelling in insulin resistance. This research will include the use of both vitro and in vivo models of cardiac remodelling and atherosclerosis, and the analysis of cardiac and plasma samples derived from animal models.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract with possible extension up to 30 months.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in non-coding RNAs, cardiovascular disease, or closely related fields in biomedical sciences with an excellent PhD degree awarded and strong publication record. They should be committed to developing a dynamic, academic career in science and have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
We offer scientific development opportunities in an international and interdisciplinary environment and support our postdoctoral fellows with an institution-based mentoring program to support career development.
The successful candidate must:
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
Queen’s University Belfast is recognised as one of the most diverse organisations in Northern Ireland. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fair participation and welcomes applications from all. However, our Fair Employment Equality Monitoring data tells us that individuals from the Protestant Community are also currently under-represented in this category of work. As such, we particularly welcome applications for this role from individuals who identify with these backgrounds and / or communities.
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