Post-doctoral Research Associate

6 months ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Full time

**Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Tropical Disease Biology**

**Full time, fixed-term contract until 30**th** April 2026**

**Based in Liverpool, hybrid working**

**Salary £38,205**

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a world-renowned institution dedicated to the research, education, and control of tropical diseases. Established in 1898, LSTM has been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries and innovations that have significantly improved global health outcomes.

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join our Tropical Disease Biology department, based within the Centre for Snakebite Research & Interventions (CSRI) team. This position will lead new research enabling the CSRI to characterise the coagulopathic and platelet-perturbing activity of haemotoxic snake venom proteins, to support the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools for the field of thrombosis and haemostasis.

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Develop and/or optimise coagulation factor specific bioassays to define toxin activities
- Perform well-plate, aggregometry and/or flow cytometry-based platelet function assays to quantify toxin activity and define mechanisms of action on platelet aggregation
- Undertake one-stage clotting assays on normal and factor deficient plasma
- Lead in the purification of snake toxin proteins from native venom
- Perform data analysis on experimental results and deliver reports at the times needed to the supervisory team
- Maintain accurate records of all research activity
- Work collaboratively in a research team and in partnership with external collaborators
- Actively participate in all lab-maintenance activity
- Significantly contribute to the planning and advancement of research programmes
- PhD in a relevant discipline, such as: haematology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biomedical science
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as: haematology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biomedical science
- Laboratory research experience
- Experience developing and implementing bioassays
- Demonstrable attention to detail and accuracy, leading to high quality control of research data and results
- Experience performing and interpreting scientific data

Previous experience of performing research in the field of thrombosis and haemostasis and platelet function tests would also be beneficial, however, this is not essential.

**_ For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)_**

**In return we offer**:

- A salary of £38,205
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional Christmas closure days
- Generous occupational pension schemes
- Agile working
- Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
- Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
- Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

**Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM**

**About LSTM**

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

**LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies



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