Postdoctoral research assistant in vascular biology
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: Wednesday 17 September 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: HR0187665
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
University of Bradford
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Faculty
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What you will be doing:
1. Working with clinicians to measure vascular health parameters in pregnant women
2. Collecting, processing and dissecting tissues (umbilical cord and placenta)
3. Conducting cutting edge experiments to determine differences between patient groups
4. Performing bioinformatic analyses of large datasets
5. Presenting your work at national and international conferences
6. Working alongside a range of cardiovascular researchers to enhance your professional development
Qualifications/ experience:
7. A PhD in a biological science-related subject. Experience in vascular biology or bioinformatics is desirable
8. Practical skills in a range of biological research methods e.g. cell biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics
9. A satisfactory DBS check
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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:
10. 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
11. Family-friendly policies
12. Great campus facilities including:
13. Unique fitness centre
14. Eye clinic
15. Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
16. Counselling & mental health services
17. On site nursery
18. Food & drink outlets
19. Generous employer contribution pension schemes -
20. Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
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