Research Associate in Developmental Genomics

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Research Associate to join a pioneering research group. This role focuses on exploring cell fate choices during early embryo development using innovative single-cell multiomics profiling techniques. The successful candidate will contribute to a Medical Research Council funded project, gaining valuable experience in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to flexible working and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a leading academic institution while making significant contributions to the field of developmental biology.

Benefits

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• PhD in Developmental Biology, Genomics, or Stem Cell Biology required.
• Experience in single-cell multiomics profiling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct single-cell multiomics profiling of neural plate border cells.
• Work on a Medical Research Council funded project.

Skills

Single-cell multiomics profiling

Cell fate choices

Developmental Biology

Genomics

Stem Cell Biology

Education

PhD in relevant biological discipline

Job description

We are recruiting an ambitious, self-motivated Research Associate to join Dr Williams’ research group focusing on cell fate choices from the multipotent neural plate border during early embryo development.

The successful candidate will work on a Medical Research Council funded project to conduct single-cell multiomics profiling of distinct populations of neural plate border cells isolated from developing chicken embryos.

Candidates must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant biological discipline, including Developmental Biology, Genomics or Stem Cell Biology.

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.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Ruth Williams

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

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.