Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

Job description

Salary
£32,080 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35608 with relevant PhD).

Closing Date
Friday 11 September 2026

Reference
MED826126

The purpose of this role will be to support researchers within the Centre of Metabolism and Ageing Physiology (CoMAP) research team, an internationally renowned research group, in conducting research in the area of skeletal muscle metabolism with ageing and clinical conditions where muscle mass loss or maintenance is important in disease progression, the important role of muscle in health and disease is often overlooked. This role will primarily include using mass spectrometric approaches/instrumentation, the facility houses 11 mass spectrometers of varying configuration and molecular biological approaches to study muscle protein turnover and metabolism, primarily in humans. You will be expected to undertake independent research, as well as working as part of a team, and contribute to writing up this work for publication, public dissemination and future grant applications.

You will have the opportunity to use your initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and greatly extend your research portfolio and expertise.

For further information please see the COMAP and Stable Isotope Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) Facility webpages.

The School of Medicine recognise the importance of continuous professional development and therefore the importance of providing opportunities, structured support and encouragement to engage in professional development each year.

To find out more about the School of Medicine, its values, vision, teaching and research, please see our further information leaflet.

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• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities

• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.

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Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week) for 15 months.. Please contact (Prof Ken Smith ([email protected] or Dr Dan Wilkinson [email protected] ) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.