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Form of workWe are recruiting an ambitious, self-motivated Research Associate to join the Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre which consists of a collective of internationally renowned clinician scientists and researchers in the area of pregnancy research.
The successful candidate will work collegiately to build on the centre’s previous work showing that watermelon EVs (WMEVs) can, via interaction with the intestinal epithelium, immune system and microbiome, influence key aspects of trophoblast behaviour required for successful placentation.
Candidates must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD or equivalent and interdisciplinary research experience, centred on reproductive biology and pregnancy.
Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening carried out on our behalf by a third party. The offer of employment will be dependent on the successful candidate passing that screening. Whilst you will be required to provide express consent at a later stage, by continuing with your application now you acknowledge that you are aware that such screening will take place and agree to take part in the process.
Please refer to the particulars of appointment for further details.
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
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Melissa Westwood
Email: melissa.westwood@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
