Postdoctoral research assistant in vascular biology

1 week ago

Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD Full time
Faculty of Health and Social Care
School of Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences

Salary:

£35,116 to £38,249 per annum

Fixed Term for 30 months

Post Type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Closing Date:

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Reference:

HR

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

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Faculty

The Faculty of Health and Social Care brings together diverse research groups to facilitate translation of basic research into societal impact. With funding from multiple UKRI boards, it is an exciting and dynamic research environment that embodies the University's commitment to outstanding teaching, research and innovation.

What you will be doing:

  • Working with clinicians to measure vascular health parameters in pregnant women
  • Collecting, processing and dissecting tissues (umbilical cord and placenta)
  • Conducting cutting edge experiments to determine differences between patient groups
  • Performing bioinformatic analyses of large datasets
  • Presenting your work at national and international conferences
  • Working alongside a range of cardiovascular researchers to enhance your professional development

Qualifications/ experience:

  • A PhD in a biological science-related subject. Experience in vascular biology or bioinformatics is desirable
  • Practical skills in a range of biological research methods e.g. cell biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics
  • A satisfactory DBS check

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways and come from diverse backgrounds so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

  • 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Great campus facilities including:
  • Unique fitness centre
  • Eye clinic
  • Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
  • Counselling & mental health services
  • On site nursery
  • Food & drink outlets
  • Generous employer contribution pension schemes -
  • Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Kirsten Riches-Suman on or , we would love to hear from you.

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