Research Assistant In Cancer Biology

Job reference: BMH-024442 Salary: £30,487-£34,980 per annum depending on relevant experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE) Closing date: 11/01/2024 Contract Duration: 6 Months From 1st July 2024 Until 31st December 2024 School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join a research project team directed by Prof Nancy Papalopulu entitled ‘A quantitative and dynamical approach to understanding cell state transitions’, funded by the Wellcome Trust. The team focuses on non-genetic elements of gene expression which dictate cell plasticity, such as transcription factor oscillations and non-genetic heterogeneity, and the successful candidate will actively participate in an ongoing research project aimed at deciphering the role of Hes1 oscillations in influencing cell plasticity in hormone-dependent breast cancer. Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details of the roles.  What you will get in return: Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.          Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Nancy Papalopulu Email: nancy.papalopulu@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries: Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.