Job reference: BMH-028402
Salary: £37,694 to £41,064 per annum dependent on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 11/09/2025
Contract Duration: Fixed term for up to 24 months
School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

Job Description

We are looking to appoint a lab-based postdoctoral research associate to undertake a programme of work funded by The Medical Research Council. The study will evaluate repurposing of commonly used drugs as antiarrhythmic agents. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing and conducting a range of in vivo and in vitro experiments including in vivo electrophysiology, single cell patch clamping, telemetry, dosing studies and whole heart optical voltage and calcium imaging.

This position will sit within the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences (up to 24 months) and is available immediately.

What you will get in return:

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Andy Trafford

Email: Andrew.W.Trafford@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.


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