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Non-Clinical Lecturer in Vascular Biology of Pulmonary Hypertension
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Department of Experimental Medicine and Toxicology
Division of Investigative Science
Faculty of Medicine
Non-clinical Lecturer in Vascular Biology of Pulmonary Hypertension
Salary range £42,060 – £46,970 per annum
Applications are invited for Non-clinical Lecturer in Vascular Biology of Pulmonary Hypertension based at the Hammersmith Hospital campus of Imperial College, located in East Acton.
The post is fixed-term for three years and is an opportunity for candidates with extensive knowledge in Vascular Biology of Pulmonary Hypertension. However, success within this period could lead to an open-ended appointment.
The mission of the Experimental Medicine and Toxicology Department is to develop and advance new therapies for disease. It draws upon the skills of basic scientists and clinicians with expertise in molecular biology, genetics, histopathology, toxicology, clinical investigation and risk assessment. The Department has made innovative findings of potential translational importance in the area of pulmonary hypertension.
The post holder will be expected to develop a sustainable research programme in the molecular and cellular basis of pulmonary hypertension. He/she will be expected to develop an independent research programme based on developing knowledge of cell signalling pathways in endothelial (and other vascular) cells and to co-ordinate existing research programmes on this topic to facilitate inter-Department and inter-Divisional research initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have substantial high-level technical knowledge in an area relevant to Vascular Biology of Pulmonary Hypertension.
The post holder will be expected to undertake relevant teaching in the Department and Dvision and will have proven experience of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and have experience of supervising both higher degree students (PhD, MD(Res) and junior staff. It would be desirable if the successful candidate could demonstrate a proven funding track record.
Further information about the Department and the Division of Investigative Science can be found
Our preferred method of application is online via our website at http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment (please select “Job Search” then enter the job title or vacancy reference number into “Keywords”). Please complete and upload an application form as directed quoting reference number HM2009075.
Alternatively, if you are unable to apply online, please email hmrecr@imperial.ac.uk to request an application form.
Closing Date: 10 July 2009 (midnight BST)
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