Research Associate in Bioinformatics

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester seeks a Research Associate in Bioinformatics to support a significant initiative aimed at early cancer detection. The role involves analyzing genomic data and providing training, contributing to groundbreaking research funded by Cancer Research UK.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in bioinformatics and genomic analysis.
• Ability to provide training to colleagues.
• Knowledge of cancer detection methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze genomic and transcriptomic data from patient samples.
• Identify immune activation patterns in high-risk individuals.
• Provide basic informatic training to colleagues.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Genomic data analysis

Transcriptomic data analysis

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics or related field

Job description

Research Associate in Bioinformatics, Manchester

Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Research Associate in Bioinformatics to support a five-year, £5m multidisciplinary initiative aimed at identifying immune-related biomarkers for early cancer detection.

The programme is part of the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection, a £50m global partnership between CRUK, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The University of Manchester, DKFZ, University College London, Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU, and The University of Cambridge. The position is funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Manchester Centre, established in 2013 and recognized as a 'Major Centre' in 2015.

The successful candidate will apply bioinformatic techniques to analyze genomic and transcriptomic data from patient samples, focusing on identifying immune activation patterns in high-risk individuals. The role involves providing basic informatic training to colleagues.

Benefits:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applicants regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university supports flexible working arrangements. Hybrid working may be considered.

Please note that we do not respond to enquiries or accept CVs/applications from recruitment agencies. Recruitment agency applications should be directed to emailprotected. CVs from agencies will be considered a gift.

Contact:

For enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews, visit: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date.

See the link below for the Further Particulars document with the person specification criteria.