Senior Research Associate; RA

Salary will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Senior Research Associate

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

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to Linked In Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact James Smith, Associate Professor via

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