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Research Fellow/Postdoctoral Researcher in Cardiovascular Sciences and Hypertension Therapeutics University of Birmingham in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

Field of study

Metabolism

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This is a full-time, fixed-term Research Fellow appointment up to January 2028. The salary is Grade 7, £36,636; the vacancy states that limited funding means the maximum salary offered is Grade 7. No tuition or scholarship funding is applicable.

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Nov 9, 2026

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Metabolism
Physiology
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Adipose Tissue Biology
Medical Science
Hypertension
Pharmacy
Cardiovascular Biology
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About this position

The University of Birmingham is recruiting a full-time, fixed-term Research Fellow in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. The appointment runs until January 2028 and offers a Grade 7 salary of £36,636, subject to the stated funding limit.

Based in Professor Melanie Madhani’s research group, the post will investigate novel therapeutic approaches for hypertension. The successful researcher will work in a multidisciplinary cardiovascular research environment using physiological, biochemical, and molecular approaches to identify mechanisms and therapeutic targets in cardiovascular disease.

The role is particularly suited to a recently qualified PhD graduate or postdoctoral researcher with cardiovascular experience. Key research interests and techniques include cardiovascular physiology, ex vivo vascular functional pharmacology, vascular reactivity studies, wire myography, redox biochemistry, metabolism, vascular signalling, and the analysis of patient-derived blood and adipose tissue samples.

Applicants should have a PhD or be near completion in cardiovascular sciences, cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology, or a related field, plus a first degree in biological or medical science. Strong analytical and communication skills are required, along with the ability to interpret complex experimental data, contribute to research proposals and publications, develop methods, coordinate collaborative work, and support students and research administration. Expertise in redox biochemistry and metabolism is desirable.

Applications should be submitted through the University of Birmingham Employee Careers portal for job 10242 by 9 November 2026. Informal enquiries can be sent to Professor Melanie Madhani at [email protected].

Funding details

This is a full-time, fixed-term Research Fellow appointment up to January 2028. The salary is Grade 7, £36,636; the vacancy states that limited funding means the maximum salary offered is Grade 7. No tuition or scholarship funding is applicable.

What's required

Applicants should hold a PhD or be near completion in cardiovascular sciences, cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology, or a related discipline, or have equivalent PhD-level qualifications, together with a first degree in biological or medical science. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical ability, experience interpreting complex experimental data, clear communication skills, and expertise relevant to cardiovascular research, including handling and processing patient-derived blood and adipose tissue samples, ex vivo vascular functional pharmacology, vascular reactivity studies, and wire myography. A strong understanding of cardiovascular physiology is required; expertise in redox biochemistry and metabolism, particularly vascular signalling and cardiovascular disease, is desirable. Applicants should also be able to contribute to research planning, administration, resource management, collaborative working, and equality and diversity responsibilities.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Birmingham Employee Careers portal using the job listing for Research Fellow - Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, job 10242. Submit your application before 9 November 2026; informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Melanie Madhani at [email protected].

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