Position: Research Associate in Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology or Molecular Biology
Location: Imperial College London
Closing date: 28th May, 2025
The position
Are you ready to uncover the biological clockwork of the human heart?
Imperial is seeking a passionate and driven Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr. Alicia D’Souza’s group at Imperial College London’s National Heart and Lung Institute, on an ambitious British Heart Foundation-funded project. This 3-year post offers the unique opportunity to explore a vital and fascinating question: Does cortisol signalling drive the body clock that governs arrhythmia risk?
Building on breakthrough findings showing that the cardiac glucocorticoid receptor (GR) orchestrates daily electrical rhythms in healthy hearts, this project dives deeper — investigating how circadian disruption might trigger life-threatening arrhythmias in heart failure. You’ll be at the forefront of integrative cardiac research, combining state-of-the-art electrophysiology, molecular biology, and epigenetics across mouse models and human cardiac tissues. You’ll also work in collaboration with world-leading research teams across Europe and the US, gaining access to advanced training and international networking opportunities.
If you’re eager to challenge scientific boundaries and contribute to work that could transform how we prevent sudden cardiac death — this is your opportunity.