Research Fellow in Cardio-Immunology, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition (IMS336R)

Job Description

This is a 5-year post, funded through a British Heart Foundation Program Grant to explore the unique mechanistic patho-physiology of the strongest psycho-somatic interaction known in medicine. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (or ‘broken heart syndrome’) is an acute cardiac emergency which predominantly affects women (90%) and is triggered by a precipitant episode of stress. Despite non-obstructed coronary arteries there is severe heart dysfunction, and although the heart function 'normalises' shortly afterwards, these patients have reduced long-term survival. Although stress is on the rise for everyone, only a minority develop takotsubo cardiomyopathy for any given stress. This implies that affected individuals have an intrinsic predisposition or exposure susceptibility.

Responsibilities

• Work to define the innate and adaptive immune responses in acute, convalescent and recovered takotsubo patients.
• Develop new thrombosis and fibrinolysis knowledge to explore how thrombo-inflammation underpins the condition.
• Collaborate with immunology, thrombosis/fibrinolysis, bioinformatics and clinical colleagues.
• Contribute to the understanding of the full pathway in which takotsubo cardiomyopathy triggers and unfolds.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Top of the range knowledge and ability in immunology and cardiovascular sciences.
• Demonstrated aptitude in cardiovascular sciences.
• Strong collaborative skills and a passion for translational projects.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Immunology or related field, with relevant post-doctoral experience in cardiovascular research.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in translational research.
• Knowledge of immunology, thrombosis/fibrinolysis, and bioinformatics.

Benefits

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale, £38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Pay

£38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The post is full-time.

Contact Information

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs. Job Reference Number: IMS336R

Please Note: If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.