BHF Research Fellow

Overview

The University of Leeds is offering a fixed-term research position within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, specifically at the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine. This role is tied to a British Heart Foundation funded project focused on examining the role of phosphodiesterases in platelets. The successful candidate will work within the research group of Professor Khalid Naseem, contributing to investigations into the biochemical and molecular mechanisms that regulate blood platelet activity and thrombosis in cardiometabolic disease.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £41,064 to £48,822 per annum at Grade 7. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract lasting until August 31, 2027, designed to complete specific time-limited work based at the main campus in Leeds.

Requirements

Applicants must be ambitious researchers with a background in platelet and thrombosis research. The role requires the ability to generate original research ideas, develop research objectives, and evaluate methodologies and results. Candidates must be capable of communicating research findings through publications in leading international journals and independently writing reports. The appointee should be able to work both independently and as part of a larger team, maintain continuous professional development, mentor less experienced colleagues, and contribute to the training and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

How to apply

Interested candidates can explore the post further or direct any queries to Professor Khalid Naseem at the Leeds Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine by telephone at plus 44 0113 343 1560 or by email at k.naseem at leeds dot ac dot uk.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is October 30, 2026.