Research Fellow in Cardiometabolic Health (IMS324R)

Type of contract: Funding limited for 5 years

We seek an enthusiastic individual with an interest in cardiometabolic sciences to work in the laboratory of Professor Mirela Delibegovic, FRSE. The successful candidate will join a well-funded, dynamic research group within the Institute of Medical Sciences and work collaboratively on this project with colleagues in Liverpool, Leeds, Dundee, Copenhagen, Leiden and Nantes.

The Research Fellow appointed will investigate the role of macrophage PTP1B in cholesterol metabolism and cross-talk between the myeloid cells and hepatocytes. He/she will work closely with our clinical collaborators at the University of Aberdeen, but also Leeds and Nantes University in France. They would need to be flexible and able to perform some experiments in collaborators’ laboratories in Liverpool, Dundee as well as Copenhagen, and considering the nature of human derived sample processing and cell sorting, required to be flexible with timing. The post would be particularly suited to an individual that is driven by translational projects that aim to address an unmet clinical need and improve patient outcomes.

We are seeking a well-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic individual with an interest in cell signalling, immunology and cardiometabolic diseases. You should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in Immunology/Cell Biology/Molecular Biology or similar. Ideally, the candidate will have experience in working with clinical samples and translational projects with an impact on patient health. Training will be provided for specialist techniques, however, working with blood and patient samples/data is highly desirable as is work with preclinical models of cardiometabolic disease. Previous experience of tissue culture, flow cytometry, biochemistry and molecular biology techniques would also be important. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent record keeping, a strong grasp of data analysis and statistical tests. They will have experience in academic writing and dissemination of their work.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, £38,784 to £41,064 per annum, pro rata.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Mirela Delibegovic, FRSE; Regius Chair of Physiology

(m.delibegovic@abdn.ac.uk).

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Alternatively, the successful candidate for this post may be eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa on the UKRI Endorsed Funder route.

Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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Job Reference Number: IMS324R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 18^th May 2026

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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