Grade UE07: £40,247 - £47,874 per annum
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine / Institute of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 17 months but appointment over pay band UE07/33 may result in shortening of contract.
We are looking for an enthusiastic post-doctoral researcher to contribute to an exciting new collaborative project, funded by the Medical Research Council, that is focused on a promising G-protein coupled receptor target in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
The Opportunity:
This exciting project, in collaboration with experts in Molecular Pharmacology at the University of Glasgow, aligns well with the PI’s broader programme of translational liver research, with a focus on the development of new therapies for MASLD and other chronic liver diseases ( The post-holder will support these research interests, being an outstanding team player, ready to work within a multidisciplinary research group driven by a collegiate, collaborative ethos.
Your skills and attributes for success:
A 1st class or 2:1 degree in a biological sciences subject.
A PhD in a biological sciences area, either completed or awaiting examination.
Expertise in in vivo animal (mouse) work – use of transgenic mice, metabolic cages, animal handling, schedule 1 procedures (appropriate Home Office licences in place).
Independently proficient in basic laboratory techniques (e.g., immuno-histochemistry, qPCR).
First author or co-author publication(s) in good scientific journal(s).