An experienced and highly motivated Postdoctoral scientist is being sought to join Dr Chris Watson's research group based in the Centre for Experimental Medicine. The recruited Postdoctoral scientist will undertake a senior role within a Heart Research UK funded study focused on epigenetic profiling (DNA methylation) of human cardiac tissue from patients with ischaemic heart disease and heart failure. Both in vivo and in vitro models will be utilised to examine the expression and methylation status of selected genes/miRNAs/lncRNAs. The project will also focus on the functional relevance of the selected genes/miRNAs/lncRNAs in the context of cardiac fibrosis, as well as to determine whether differential cardiac tissue expression is reflected in the circulation of patients with ischaemic heart disease.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and efficient individuals with a strong commitment to research. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in cardiovascular disease, epigenetics, or closely related fields in biomedicine with an excellent PhD degree awarded. The candidate 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 a Centre-based mentoring program to support career development.
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https://pure.qub.ac.uk/persons/chris-watson
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