Job Description

About the role

As a member of the Translational Research Group within the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, you will mainly support research in a technical and administrative capacity with research opportunities. You will use biomarker/metabolomic approaches to identify and to investigate novel genes and factors, and to pursue diagnostic applications for implementation purposes. You will also identify and characterise cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease as therapeutic targets. This role specifically is aimed at advancing metabolomics investigations, with a particular focus on clinical/translational aspects at the lab.

About you

We are looking for an individual with a degree in a technical/technological/engineering or scientific field (or with equivalent experience) who has experience in biomarker discovery or validation using metabolomics. To excel in this role, you will have a high level of proficiency in English, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Toru Suzuki on
As part of the University\'s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found .

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people\'s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you\'ll become part of a community of , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We\'re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Full-time or job share, fixed term until 30 November 2027

\xc2\xa338,205 to \xc2\xa344,263 per annum pro rata (Grade 7)

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