Research Associate in Fetal Health

5 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

Applications are invited for a position of Post-Doctoral Research Associate funded as part of a Medical Research Council Career Development Award to work on a project evaluating the effects of antenatal exposure to medications for cardiac dysfunction on fetal health. This full time position will last for 60 months and is primarily based at the Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre (MFHRC) in Manchester, with the possibility of visiting the collaborator research group in Cambridge.

The post involves experiments with human tissue samples, cell co-cultures and perfusion of tissues, focusing particularly on vascular aspects of the human placenta. The post-holder will also help with in vivo experiments in a pregnant sheep model, with a major focus on fetal physiology.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

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

Blended working arrangements may be considered

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Dr Teresa Tropea

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



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