Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in a productive and interactive laboratory, with diverse expertise and access to a wide range of specialised equipment, within the William Harvey Heart Centre, part of the internationally renowned William Harvey Research Institute at Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry.
The post, which is a 3-year, fixed term position funded by the British Heart Foundation, will involve identification of novel approaches to optimise the therapeutic benefit of cyclic GMP (cGMP) in pulmonary hypertension & pulmonary fibrosis. The successful candidate will join a team of scientists investigating wider physiological roles and pathological dysfunction of guanylate cyclase enzymes and cGMP signalling. This project will encompass a number of in vitro and in vivo pharmacological techniques, including experimental models of cardiopulmonary disease.
The applicant should have a broad background in in vitro and in vivo pharmacology, but specifically expertise in measurement of cardiovascular parameters. An interest in nitric oxide/natriuretic peptide/cyclic nucleotide signalling pathways would be beneficial.
The post is full time for 36 months, starting from 2nd January 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting salary will be in the range £30,350-£35,674 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Prof. Adrian Hobbs at a.j.hobbs@qmul.ac.uk or 0207 882 5778. Application enquires can be made by email to csq-recruit@qmul.ac.uk. Details about the William Harvey Research Institute and Heart Centre can be found at http://www.whri.qmul.ac.uk/. Further details on this job and the online application process can be found at www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies by searching for reference number QMUL0579.
The closing date for applications is 30th November 2011.
Interviews are expected to be held during w/c 5th December 2011.
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