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Postdoc Opportunities in Metabolism in United Kingdom
Postdoc Positions in metabolism in united kingdom
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Universities with open postdoc positions in metabolism in the United Kingdom include University of Birmingham and CRUK Scotland Institute.
University of Birmingham
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6 days ago
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The University of Birmingham is recruiting a full-time Research Fellow in the Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health. Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK, the fixed-term Grade 7 post runs until April 2029. The Research Fellow will work on an MRC New Investigator Research Grant titled “Targeting lysine metabolism for treatment of epilepsy in tuberous sclerosis complex.” The project involves neurobiology, stem cell biology, metabolism, biochemistry, pharma...
Metabolism
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
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6 days ago
University of Birmingham
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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 resear...
Metabolism
Physiology
Biology
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6 days ago
CRUK Scotland Institute
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1 week ago
Postdoctoral Research Scientist opportunity in mitochondrial biology at the CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow. The post sits within the ARIA-funded Precision Mitochondria programme and the CONTROL-MITO team, which is developing a chemical-genetic toolkit to switch specific mitochondrial proteins on and off using small molecules. The project focuses on engineered mitochondrial DNA expression, maintenance, and transfer in vivo, with a strong emphasis on mitochondrial phenotyping in bioengineered ...
Cell Biology
Metabolism
Chemistry
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1 week ago
University of Birmingham
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2 weeks ago
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We are hiring a post-doctoral researcher to join the research group of Daniel Tennant at the University of Birmingham . The project focuses on SDHB-deficient cancers and the metabolism of SDH-deficient cells , using novel cell models available in the group. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in cancer metabolism , cell metabolism , and broader metabolism biology . The team describes itself as friendly and collaborative, with a focus on discovering how SDH-deficient cells alter their ...
Metabolism
Biology
Medical Science
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2 weeks ago
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
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9 months ago
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The PhD in Medical Research – Cardiovascular Science at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) is a structured, interdisciplinary doctoral programme designed for candidates passionate about advancing cardiovascular science. Hosted by the Munich Medical Research School (MMRS) and involving various LMU University Hospital departments, this programme offers comprehensive training in both basic and clinical aspects of cardiovascular research. Doctoral candidates engage in a curriculum t...
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Biomedical Engineering
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9 months ago
Living costs in United Kingdom
Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly | United Kingdom |
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 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor of Energy Metabolism and Microbiome
University of Leeds
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Clinical Nutrition
Food Science
Gut Microbiota
Intestinal Biology
Nutrition
Professor of Cancer Structural Biology
University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Cancer Biology
Proteostasis
Professor of Veterinary Infectious Diseases
University of Liverpool
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Global Health
Epidemiology
Malaria Epidemiology
Disease Transmission
Food Safety
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University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Clinical Nutrition
Metabolism
Inflammatory Biology
Cachexia
University of Roehampton
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Biostatistics
Metabolism
Heat Acclimation
Sex Differences
Professor
Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Sports Nutrition
Muscle Biology
Sarcopenia
Biomechanic
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