Research Associate

Job reference: BMH-031356
Salary: £37,694 - £41,064 per annum depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Hours Per Week: 35
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 14/05/2026
Contract Duration: 36 months
School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

The Division of Cardiovascular Sciences within the University of Manchester wish to appoint a Research Associate to an exciting BHF-funded project exploring the mechanisms of heart failure related to metabolic stress. The position will be primarily based in the group of Dr. Min Zi, Prof. Xin Wang and Prof. Elizebeth Cartwright, which is a multidisciplinary group with an excellent publication record, employing complementary in vivo, cellular, and molecular approaches to elucidate the mechanisms underlying heart disease. During this position, the post-holder will lead the project with intellectual input, overseeing the entire workflow from experimental design through data analysis and interpretation, and manuscript writing for publication.

Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent in cardiovascular science, pharmacology, or a related field, with strong expertise in molecular and cellular biology and/or cardiovascular physiology, along with a solid publication record appropriate to their career stage. Desirable qualifications include a background in cardiovascular sciences, experience with in vivo experiments (and a personal licence), skills in cellular electrophysiology, and a strong, consistent publication record demonstrating active research engagement.

Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening carried out on our behalf by a third party. The offer of employment will be dependent on the successful candidate passing that screening. Whilst you will be required to provide express consent at a later stage, by continuing with your application now you acknowledge that you are aware that such screening will take place, and agree to take part in the process.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr. Min Zi (min.zi@manchester.ac.uk), Prof. Xin Wang (xin.wang@manchester.ac.uk) and Prof. Elizebeth J. Cartwright (elizabeth.j.cartwright@manchester.ac.uk).

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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