Post-Doctoral Research Associate – Tropical Disease BiologyFull time, fixed-term contract until 30<sup>th</sup> April.....
Post-Doctoral Research Associate – Tropical Disease Biology
Full time, fixed-term contract until 30<sup>th</sup> April 2026
Based in Liverpool, hybrid working
Salary £38,205
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a world-renowned institution dedicated to the research, education, and control of tropical diseases. Established in 1898, LSTM has been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries and innovations that have significantly improved global health outcomes.
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join our Tropical Disease Biology department, based within the Centre for Snakebite Research & Interventions (CSRI) team. This position will lead new research enabling the CSRI to characterise the coagulopathic and platelet-perturbing activity of haemotoxic snake venom proteins, to support the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools for the field of thrombosis and haemostasis.
The successful candidate will join a substantial, multi-disciplinary research team dedicated to identifying and implementing systems and tools to understand snake venoms and improve the treatment of tropical snakebite. The research will focus on defining the bioactivity of snake venom toxins on clotting factors and platelets, with the goal of identifying tools that could be repurposed for use as clotting test standards and/or therapeutics for thrombotic disorders.
Key responsibilities will include:
Develop and/or optimise coagulation factor specific bioassays to define toxin activities
Perform well-plate, aggregometry and/or flow cytometry-based platelet function assays to quantify toxin activity and define mechanisms of action on platelet aggregation
Undertake one-stage clotting assays on normal and factor deficient plasma
Lead in the purification of snake toxin proteins from native venom
Perform data analysis on experimental results and deliver reports at the times needed to the supervisory team
Maintain accurate records of all research activity
Work collaboratively in a research team and in partnership with external collaborators
Actively participate in all lab-maintenance activity
Significantly contribute to the planning and advancement of research programmes
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
PhD in a relevant discipline, such as: haematology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biomedical science
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as: haematology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biomedical science
Laboratory research experience
Experience developing and implementing bioassays
Demonstrable attention to detail and accuracy, leading to high quality control of research data and results
Experience performing and interpreting scientific data
Previous experience of performing research in the field of thrombosis and haemostasis and platelet function tests would also be beneficial, however, this is not essential.
For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)
In return we offer:
A salary of £38,205
30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Agile working
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies
Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.
About LSTM
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies