Associate Professor in Molecular

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in cardiac function at molecular and/or cellular levels? Do you have an excellent research track record, proven success obtaining funding and the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about delivering world leading research and an exceptional student experience?

As Associate Professor, you will carry out research, teaching and management within the school, faculty and university and contribute to academic leadership in the field of molecular and cellular aspects of heart function.

You will work closely with members of our Cardiovascular and Exercise Sciences research community. The mission statement for this pillar of activity is to integrate fundamental, clinical, and population-focussed research across heart function, neuromuscular and physical activity, into holistic approaches that provide novel insight into human health and generate local and global impact. This post is ideally suited to researchers with a proven record in studying the fundamental mechanisms of cardiac function in health and disease to form the foundation of our mission. As a molecular or cellular researcher, you would also develop close ties with the membrane biology cohort in Biomedical Sciences, The Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology as well as the Biodiscovery teams utilising the soon to be built Cheney Centre.

What we offer in return:

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That's 42 days a year · Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary · Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
  • And much more

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Rich Callaghan, Head of School of Biomedical Sciences & Professor of Human Disease & Membrane Transport

Email:

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Downloads: Candidate Brief

£56,021 to £64,914. Grade 9, per annum



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