Senior Research Associate

Starting salary from £38,784per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate join Norwich Medical Schooltoconduct studies as part of BHF funded project. This postdoc position is available at the University of East Anglia, collaborating with partners at the Universities of Liverpool and Nottingham. This project will use genetically engineered cardiomyocytes derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC-CMs), coupled with functional analysis, transcriptomics and mass spectrometry proteomics, to understand novel roles for small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) as disease modifiers in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure.

As a Senior Research Associate you will contribute ideas and/or enhancement of techniques or methodologies. You will analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to grant applications and may be involved in the supervision of researchers and teaching of students within the School.

You will have a postgraduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant research area. You will also have experience of independent research, have publications in respected journals or equivalent within the field and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have stronginterpersonaland communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team.

Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and experience teaching small classes and/or overseeing practiceswouldbe advantageous.

This full-time post is available from 2 November 2026 on a fixed term basis for 7 months.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 2 October 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

£38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.