Associate Professor in Cardiac Function

This role will be based on the university campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in cardiac function with a focus on cellular or tissue-level approaches? Do you have an excellent research track record, proven success obtaining funding and the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about delivering world leading research and an exceptional student experience?

We are seeking exceptional candidates working in the cardiovascular field to apply for the position of Associate Professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences. As a senior academic you will provide academic leadership in research and teaching, helping to shape the future of our research portfolio and inspiring the next generation of scientists. 

As Associate Professor, you will carry out research, teaching and management within the school, faculty and university and contribute to academic leadership in the field of cellular and tissue-level cardiac electrophysiology (that may also include interests in cardiac electromechanics or cardiac excitation-contraction coupling). 

You will be embedded within the School’s cardiac research group, part of our vibrant, supportive and highly collaborative Cardiovascular and Exercise Sciences research pillar comprising research expertise in physiology, biomechanics and the neural control of movement. The cardiac research group at Leeds has a renowned international reputation for its research into cellular and tissue-level mechanims underlying dysfunction of excitation-contraction coupling and electrical function of the heart. Research spans fundamental science through to translational application. 

We welcome applications from candidates with research interests in the areas of cardiac electrophysiology, calcium handling and/or electromechanics. Applicants should have experience of animal models of cardiac disease, Langendorrf preparation, and cell isolation. 

You will bring an outstanding record of internationally excellent publications, success in securing competitive research funding, and evidence of delivering impact. You will also contribute to teaching innovation, supervise and develop postgraduate researchers, and provide mentorship to colleagues. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the school, influence global scientific leaders, and deliver research with international reach and impact.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route 

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

What we offer in return

•    26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

•    Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary.

•    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

•    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Elaine Martin, Interim Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences

Email: E.Martin@leeds.ac.uk  

Dr Al Benson, Cardiovascular & Exercise Sciences Pillar Lead

Email: a.p.benson@leeds.ac.uk

Dr Michael Colman, Cardiac Research Group

Email: m.a.colman@leeds.ac.uk 

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