Job Purpose
You will contribute to/make a leading contribution to a programme grant awarded by British Heart Foundation entitled: Targeting RUNX to Attenuate Adverse Cardiac Remodelling and Progression to Heart Failure working with Professors Christopher Loughrey, Stuart Nicklin, Ewan Cameron and Colin Berry (University of Glasgow).
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals, supervision of students within the research group as well as help manage and direct this project as opportunities allow.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Plan and conduct relevant ex vivo and in vivo cardiovascular research in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
2. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
3. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
4. Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
5. Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
6. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.
7. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
8. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
9. Carry out modest teaching activities (e.g demonstrating etc) and associated administration as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
10. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
12. Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Director of Research.
13. Contribute to enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.
For Appointments at Grade 7
1. Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues.
2. Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area.
3. Develop expertise in the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential:
* A1. SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.
* A2. Sufficient specialist knowledge and experience of relevant laboratory techniques appropriate for the objectives of the project.
* A3. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism.
Desirable:
* B1. An awarded [or recently submitted or near completion] PhD in subject specialism or equivalent
For appointment at grade 7:
* A4. Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) plus track record of emerging independence within a research/professional environment, or alternatively possess professional qualifications and experience equivalent to PhD level plus the requisite experience.
* A5. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism.
* A6. Knowledge of project specific technical models, equipment or techniques.
Skills
Essential:
* C1. Project or subject specific skills.
* C2. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate.
* C3. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely.
* C4. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach.
* C5. Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills.
* C6. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate.
* C7. Self motivation, initiative and independent thought/working.
* C8. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach.
For appointment at grade 7:
* C9. Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher
Experience
Essential:
* E1. Sufficient relevant research experience (or equivalent) appropriate to an early career researcher
* E2. Project or subject specific experience
* E3. Experience of scientific writing
* E4. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
* E5. Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field
For appointment at grade 7:
* E6. A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences
* E7. Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities
* E8. Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design & analysis of experiments & drafting of paper.
* E9. Experience in undertaking independent research
Desirable :
* F1. An emerging national or international reputation
* F2. Sufficient specialist experience of relevant animal surgical skills appropriate for the objectives of the project (e.g. myocardial infarction, ischemia reperfusion, total aortic constriction etc)
* F3. Specialist experience of phenotyping cardiac function in vivo (in particular echocardiography and/or pressure volume measurements)
* F4. Specialist experience of phenotyping cardiac function ex vivo.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Grade 6/7, £33,951 - £37,694 / £41,064 - £46,049 per annum pro rata.
This post is part-time (7 hours per week), and open ended with funding available until 10th October 2026.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
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Closing date: 2 December 2025 at 23:45
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