Research Assistant (Part-Time)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a research support professional to assist in a pancreatic cancer study. The role involves analyzing molecular and epidemiological datasets while gaining experience in a collaborative research environment. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about cancer epidemiology and data analysis. Benefits include a leading pension scheme and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health services

Exceptional starting annual leave

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Experience in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a research programme investigating pancreatic cancer risk.
• Analyze large-scale molecular and epidemiological datasets.
• Provide assistance with data processing and statistical analysis.

Skills

Data processing

Quality control

Statistical analysis

Interest in cancer epidemiology

Interest in genomics

Data analysis

Job description

The post holder will support a research programme funded by the Shreeve Foundation investigating the causes of pancreatic cancer risk through the analysis of large-scale molecular and epidemiological datasets.

The research will focus on the contribution of genetic, epigenetic, and lifestyle factors using existing cohort data.

The successful applicant will provide day-to-day assistance with data processing, quality control, and statistical analysis of multi-omics and population health datasets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with an interest in cancer epidemiology, genomics, and data analysis to gain experience in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.

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.

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Artitaya Lophatananon

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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.