Research Associate in Developmental Genomics

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking university as a Research Associate in Developmental Genomics. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on groundbreaking research focused on embryonic cell development. Engage in innovative projects, conduct single-cell multiomics profiling, and contribute to pioneering scientific discoveries. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers excellent benefits, including a leading pension scheme and health services. If you're passionate about developmental biology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional starting annual leave

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant biological discipline.
• Experience with single-cell multiomics profiling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct single-cell multiomics profiling of distinct populations of NPB cells.
• Work on a Medical Research Council awarded research project.

Skills

Developmental Biology

Genomics

Stem Cell Biology

Single-cell multiomics profiling

Education

PhD in Biological Discipline

Job description

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We are recruiting an ambitious, self-motivated Research Associate to join Dr Williams’ research group focussing on how the embryonic development of individual cells within the embryo must respond appropriately to a multitude of ‘signals’ to yield distinct cell types.

The successful candidate will work on a Medical Research Council awarded research project to conduct single-cell multiomics profiling of distinct populations of NPB cells isolated from developing chicken embryos over a time course of early development.

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

Please refer to the particulars of appointment for further details.

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.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Ruth Williams

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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