英国雷丁大学2020年招聘博士后职位（生物医学）

Job Description

Job reference: SRF31872

Location: Whiteknights Reading UK

Closing date: 14/04/2020

Job live date: 17/03/2020

Salary: £30,942 - £34,804 per annum

Employment type: AR-Research

Department: School of Biological Sciences

Division: Biomedical Sciences

Hours per week: Full time

Employment Basis/Type: Fixed term up to 15 months

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a BHF funded project to investigate the molecular mechanisms that regulate the functions of platelets in thrombosis and haemostasis. The successful candidate will join the Reading Platelet Biology Group. The key aims of this group of >35 researchers is to develop a greater understanding of the control of platelets in health and disease, and to develop new approaches for the prevention or treatment of thrombotic disorders.

In this project we will explore the mechanisms that allow gap junction proteins to control the functions of platelets. The successful candidate will also use a range of in vitro and in vivo techniques to study haemostasis and thrombosis.

The position is for a fixed period of up to 15 months, and is available from 1st August.

You will have: • A PhD in an appropriate area of the biomedical sciences • Expertise in cell and molecular biology research • Expertise in the use of mouse models of disease • Expertise in fluorescence microscopy • Knowledge of signal transduction • Ability to learn new techniques quickly and work independently • A proven track record through the publication of research • Good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team • Preferably previous experience of cardiovascular or platelet research

Informal contact details

Contact role:

Principal investigator / line manager

Contact name:

Prof Jon Gibbins

Contact phone:

+44 (0)118 3787082

Contact email:

j.m.gibbins@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.