Research Fellow

We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to join an innovative research project in the field of cardioprotection during radiotherapy for cancer. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of cardio-oncology science, combining sophisticated small animal radiation models, single-cell transcriptomics and state-of-the-art echocardiography.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of clinicians and translational scientists under the supervision of Dr Gerard Walls as part of a British Heart Foundation-funded project. Motivated applicants with experience in murine phenotyping are sought for this exciting position, where a passion for collaborative research will be essential for evaluating this critical problem for Oncology patients.

This project will use a range of wildtype, co-morbidity and tumour models to build preliminary data supporting a novel cardiac radio protecting drug, combining functional, histopathological, transcriptomic and cytokine analyses, including validation work in collaboration partners at Washington University in St Louis.

The candidate will have the opportunity to gain supervisory experience relating to more junior members of the Walls laboratory team, leadership and management skills regarding laboratory resources and professional development through the QUB Postdoc Society.

In summary, this position will be ideal for a scientist who wishes to apply hybrid approaches to answer important research questions directly related to holistic cancer care. The successful candidate will have recent strong experience in mouse models and a background in either radiation or cardiovascular science, with the capability to lead this pioneering cardio-oncology research project in a supportive environment.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Have or be about to receive (must be obtained within 3 months of commencing this post) a PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, pharmacology or a related area of biomedicine.
• Previous track record of high-quality research in the field radiation biology research or cardiovascular science.
• Substantial relevant recent experience of in vivo murine phenotyping.
• Experience in standard biomedical laboratory techniques including tissue culture and immunohistochemistry.
• Must have published paper(s) in quality journals to a level commensurate with research experience.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

This post is available until 31 August 2027. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

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