Research Associate

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for exciting research on the impact of the aged microenvironment on breast cancer immunity and immunotherapy. The role includes conducting in vivo experiments and immune profiling, as well as leading research projects collaboratively. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field with experience in cancer biology and demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. The position offers a stimulating environment with numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional starting annual leave

Paid closure during Christmas

Local and national retail discounts

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant research area with experience in cancer biology.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proven record of high-quality impactful research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo experiments and immune profiling.
• Investigate effects of aged microenvironment on immunity.
• Design and lead projects within the research group.

Skills

Cancer biology

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Research impact

Education

PhD in a relevant research area

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral research associate to join the Tumour Microenvironment and Metastasis group in the Manchester Breast Centre and University of Manchester. The researcher will use in vivo ageing and syngeneic breast cancer models, tumour immune profiling approaches, and in vitro functional studies with isolated immune cells to unpick how the aged microenvironment impacts anti‑tumour immunity and response to immunotherapy. The overall aim is to identify novel immunotherapy approaches that target the primary and metastatic disease in aged breast cancer models, uncovering immunotherapy strategies that are tailored to the older patient population.

The position will be in the Oglesby Cancer Research Building, a stimulating and collaborative research environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities. The applicant will have a PhD in a relevant research area, experience in cancer biology, and be driven to determine how an ageing immune system impacts the tumour immune microenvironment and response to immunotherapy. Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a proven track record of delivering high‑quality and impactful research, and be enthusiastic and motivated to work both independently and collaboratively to drive their research and lead projects within the group.

Responsibilities

Conduct in vivo ageing and syngeneic breast cancer model experiments, tumour immune profiling, and in vitro functional studies of isolated immune cells to investigate the effects of an aged microenvironment on anti‑tumour immunity and response to immunotherapy. Design and lead projects within the group, and collaborate with colleagues to advance the field of aged breast cancer immunotherapy.

Qualifications

PhD in a relevant research area with experience in cancer biology. Strong communication and organisational skills, a proven record of high‑quality impactful research, and motivation to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunities

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.

Working Arrangements

Our University is positive about flexible working; you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.