Research Associate in Developmental Genomics

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Research Associate to join a dynamic team focused on groundbreaking research in embryonic development. This role involves working on a prestigious Medical Research Council-funded project, utilizing cutting-edge single-cell multiomics techniques to explore how individual cells respond to various signals during early development stages. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in a relevant biological discipline and be eager to contribute to innovative research. The university offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to equal opportunities.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid leave over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• PhD or nearing completion in Developmental Biology, Genomics, or Stem Cell Biology.
• Experience with single-cell multiomics profiling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on embryonic development and cell type differentiation.
• Profile NPB cell populations from developing chicken embryos.

Skills

Developmental Biology

Genomics

Stem Cell Biology

Education

PhD in Biological Discipline

Job description

We are recruiting an ambitious, self-motivated Research Associate to join Dr Williams' research group, focusing on how embryonic development of individual cells within the embryo responds to various signals to produce distinct cell types.

The successful candidate will work on a Medical Research Council-funded project involving single-cell multiomics profiling of NPB cell populations isolated from developing chicken embryos over early development stages.

Candidates must have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in a relevant biological discipline such as Developmental Biology, Genomics, or Stem Cell Biology.

Please refer to the appointment particulars for further details.

What you will get in return:

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

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

We cannot respond to enquiries or accept CVs/applications from recruitment agencies. All agency submissions will be considered a gift.

For recruitment inquiries, contact: [e-mail]

For vacancy inquiries, contact: Dr Ruth Williams at [e-mail]

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This vacancy closes at midnight on the specified closing date. Please see the Further Particulars document linked below for the person specification criteria.