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Form of workApplications are invited for a Research Associate in Proteomics andLiquid Biopsy, at the Centre for Applied Pharmacokinetic Research (CAPKR) of the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry. The post will be tenable on a fixed term basis of 16 months, with 12 months at the University of Manchester and 4 months at Servier, France. The post-doctoral Research Associate will conduct proteomic analysis of brain tissue alongside Liquid Biopsy of cerebrospinal fluid.
Successful candidate will become a member of the CAPKR research team and be fully involved in a project entitled “Quantification of the Abundance and Interindividual Variability of Brain Metabolizing Enzymes, Transporters and Specific Pharmacodynamic Biomarkers in Matched Exosomes of Human Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and Brain Tissue with Neurodegenerative Diseases”. The applicants should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a biomedical, neuroscience, pharmaceutical or systems modelling research area, and have experience with protein and RNA sample preparation from tissues and biofluids. In addition, experience in transcriptomic and proteomic analyses is required. Previous experience of mathematical modelling using relevant software packages and models as well as experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams would be desirable. The candidate should be willing to travel between UK and France.
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: Dr Zubida Al Majdoub
Email: zubida.almajdoub@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.
