Applications are invited for a Medical Research Council-funded Research Associate post in the field of platelet activation and arterial thrombosis. The successful applicant will join Dr Matthew Harper's research group in the Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge.
Dr Harper's research group focuses on platelet activation during thrombosis. A key aim of the current project is to understand how non-occlusive arterial thrombi affect circulating platelets and downstream thrombotic events. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant biological subject, or be preparing to submit their PhD soon, and will ideally have a strong background in cardiovascular research. Experience with platelets or microfluidics would be advantageous. An ideal candidate would also have experience of in vitro models of thrombosis, platelet flow cytometry, microscopy or whole blood assays, but we are happy to consider applications from enthusiastic researchers who would bring new skills and perspectives to the lab.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. We are very happy to consider part-time working patterns, such as 4 days a week.
We are seeking to recruit at post-doctoral level but we will consider applicants who have recently submitted a PhD thesis. The salary range if appointed as a Research Associate is £36,024 - £44,263 pa and as a Research Assistant is £29,605 - £33,966 with promotion to Research Associate on attainment of PhD.
The closing date for applications is 23rd August 2024. Interviews are expected to take place between 4th-12th September.
To apply for this vacancy, you need upload two CVs (Curriculum Vitae) in different formats: a Narrative CV and your standard CV (full details in the Further Particulars). This vacancy is real. In addition, this vacancy is being studied as part of the Action Research on Research Culture project (ARRC)
https://www.arrc.group.cam.ac.uk/The ARRC team are investigating the effects of CV format on shortlisting. If you consent to participating in this study, please confirm this in your cover letter. If you consent to take part in the study the ARRC team will use information from the shortlisting process to understand the impact of different CV formats. The recruiting academic will not be told whether you have joined the study so your choice about whether to take part in the study cannot influence the decision on who to appoint. Further details can be found in the documents linked on this advert. If you have questions about the ARRC project, please contact:
[email protected]Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Matthew Harper, via email
[email protected] . Please note that Dr Harper will be on annual leave during the week 19th-23rd August and will not be able to respond.
Please quote reference PL42560 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Further information
- Further Particulars - ARRC Narrative CV Study (
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47504/file/Further+Particulars+-+ARRC+Narrative+CV+Study.pdf)
- Narrative CV Template (
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47504/file/Narrative+CV+Template+%28R4RI%29+%281%29.docx)
- ARRC - Participant Information Sheet (
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/47504/file/ARRC+-+Participant+Information+Sheet.pdf)
