Research Associate in Neurooncology

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester is seeking a Research Associate in Translational Neuro-Oncology. The successful candidate will investigate molecular targets related to glioblastoma and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. The role offers opportunities for research leadership and contribution to publications.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in biology required.
• Relevant laboratory experience in molecular, cellular and tumour biology.

Responsibilities

• Investigate molecular targets related to genomic instability of glioblastoma.
• Lead planning and organizing study activities.
• Contribute to publications and present findings at conferences.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Cellular Biology

Tumour Biology

Education

PhD in Biology

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Research Associate in Neurooncology, Manchester

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Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Applications are invited for the role of Research Associate in Translational Neuro-Oncology to work in the Hamerlik lab in Manchester. The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on investigating molecular targets related to the genomic instability of glioblastoma. Specifically, the research associate will explore the mechanisms driving aberrant DNA repair and how these interact functionally with DNA replication and transcription. The project will include a wide range of functional assays and will utilise unique patient-derived spheroid and xenograft models developed in our laboratory for subsequent proof-of-mechanism experiments.

The successful applicant will have their PhD or equivalent in biology and must have relevant laboratory experience in molecular, cellular and tumour biology. They should have demonstrable experience in defining and solving research questions as they will be expected to take a lead in planning and organising study activities, supported by the Principal Investigator. There will be opportunities to lead and contribute to publications and present findings at national conferences.

The post holder will be based at the Paterson Research Building in Manchester. The role will be highly collaborative; it will involve working together with colleagues across cancer sciences, but also more broadly.

The project will be supervised by Prof. Petra Hamerlik, Chair of Translational Neuro-Oncology at the University of Manchester.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit.