英国雷丁大学生物医学博士后职位

　　英国雷丁大学生物医学博士后职位

　　Job Description

　　Job reference: SRF31872

　　Location: Whiteknights Reading UK

　　Closing date: 14/04/2020

　　Job live date: 17/03/2020

　　Salary: £30,942 - £34,804 per annum

　　Employment type: AR-Research

　　Department: School of Biological Sciences

　　Division: Biomedical Sciences

　　Hours per week: Full time

　　Employment Basis/Type: Fixed term up to 15 months

　　We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a BHF funded project to investigate the molecular mechanisms that regulate the functions of platelets in thrombosis and haemostasis. The successful candidate will join the Reading Platelet Biology Group. The key aims of this group of >35 researchers is to develop a greater understanding of the control of platelets in health and disease, and to develop new approaches for the prevention or treatment of thrombotic disorders.

　　In this project we will explore the mechanisms that allow gap junction proteins to control the functions of platelets. The successful candidate will also use a range of in vitro and in vivo techniques to study haemostasis and thrombosis.

　　The position is for a fixed period of up to 15 months, and is available from 1st August.

　　You will have: • A PhD in an appropriate area of the biomedical sciences • Expertise in cell and molecular biology research • Expertise in the use of mouse models of disease • Expertise in fluorescence microscopy • Knowledge of signal transduction • Ability to learn new techniques quickly and work independently • A proven track record through the publication of research • Good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team • Preferably previous experience of cardiovascular or platelet research

　　Informal contact details

　　Contact role:

　　Principal investigator / line manager

　　Contact name:

　　Prof Jon Gibbins

　　Contact phone:

　　+44 (0)118 3787082

　　Contact email:

　　j.m.gibbins@reading.ac.uk

　　The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.