Job descriptionThe post is funded by the British Heart Foundation to test the effect of specific genetic variants on cardiac contractility. This collaborative and interdisciplinary project combines expertise and technology from three research groups within the BHF Centre of Excellence at King's. The successful candidate will contribute to the generation of a new animal model via gene editing, characterise the cyto-architecture of the cardiac muscle cell using superresolution microscopy, and perform combined mechanical and structural experiments.

The successful candidate is expected to have a PhD in Biology, Biophysics, Physiology or related subjects. Experience in gene transfer using viral vectors, gene editing and an interest in biomedical and particularly cardiovascular science would be advantageous. The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team.

This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 3rd January 2022.This is a full-time post - 100 % full time equivalent.

Key responsibilities

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post

Skills, knowledge, and experienceEssential criteria

Desirable criteria

*Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

This advertisement does meet the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship under Home Office regulations and therefore the university will be able to offer sponsorship for this role.

This post is subject to Occupational Health clearance.

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Research Associate - Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics job with KINGS COLLEGE LONDON | 235600 - Times Higher Education (THE)