We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to work on a project funded by BHF which is available from January 2016 for a fixed-term of up to 2 years.

The focus of the position is to determine the functional and mechanistic role of the p21-activated kinase 1 (Pak1) in cardiac atria health and disease. The timeliness of our research has been emphasised by our recent discovery of the association of Pak1 with some of the most important heart disease conditions including heart hypertrophy and ischemia and arrhythmias.

We are a multidisciplinary team and one of the leading groups in the field of Pak1 research, therefore, we seek a first class candidate with a diverse range of experiences including in vivo/ex vivo cardiac electrophysiology, cellular electrophysiology and calcium imaging and molecular biology and mouse transgenesis. For exceptional candidates who lack some of these skills, training will be available in advanced molecular biology and cardiac physiology, a combination of skills which is highly sought after on the job market.

You must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant area and the ability to work independently and also effectively in a multidisciplinary group.

Reporting to Associate Professor Ming Lei, the postholder is a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research for a discrete area of the project. The postholder provides guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students.

The post is available immediately for up to 24 months, funded by the British Heart Foundation.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 3 February 2015.

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