Research Associate In Molecular Developmental And Cancer Biology

Job reference: BMH-024603 Salary: £36,024-£44,263 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: 05/02/2024 Contract Duration: Up To 24 Months Until 31st March 2026 School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences We are recruiting an ambitious, self-motivated Research Associate to join an ambitious interdisciplinary research group studying the control of cell-state transitions which are important for normal development and are deregulated in cancer. The specific aim of the project is to apply a dynamic systems framework to understand cell plasticity in the context of Development and/or Cancer.  The successful applicant will have excellent molecular expertise as outlined in the person specification and will be interested in developing gene expression manipulation tools and/or live reporters of gene expression. The post is funded by the Wellcome Trust and is available fixed term until 31st March 2026. Candidates must hold a PhD in a Biological discipline, including Cancer Biology, Developmental Biology or Stem Cell Biology.  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: Prof. Nancy Papalopulu Email: nancy.papalopulu@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries: Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.