Research Associate in Neurooncology

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

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Research Associate in Translational Neuro-Oncology to join the Hamerlik lab. The role involves investigating glioblastoma genomic instability and leading research activities. Candidates should hold a PhD in biology and have relevant laboratory experience. The position offers collaboration opportunities and the chance to contribute to publications. The university promotes equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant laboratory experience in molecular, cellular and tumour biology.
• Experience in defining and solving research questions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate molecular targets related to glioblastoma genomic instability.
• Explore mechanisms driving aberrant DNA repair.
• Lead and contribute to publications and presentations.

Skills

molecular biology

cellular biology

tumour biology

research planning

Education

PhD or equivalent in biology

Job description

Applications are invited for the role of Research Associate in Translational Neuro-Oncology to work in the Hamerlik lab in Manchester. The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on investigating molecular targets related to the genomic instability of glioblastoma. Specifically, the research associate will explore the mechanisms driving aberrant DNA repair and how these interact functionally with DNA replication and transcription. The project will include a wide range of functional assays and will utilise unique patient-derived spheroid and xenograft models developed in our laboratory for subsequent proof-of-mechanism experiments.

The successful applicant will have their PhD or equivalent in biology and must have relevant laboratory experience in molecular, cellular and tumour biology. They should have demonstrable experience in defining and solving research questions as they will be expected to take a lead in planning and organising study activities, supported by the Principal Investigator. There will be opportunities to lead and contribute to publications and present findings at national conferences.

The post holder will be based at the Paterson Research Building in Manchester. The role will be highly collaborative; it will involve working together with colleagues across cancer sciences, but also more broadly.

The project will be supervised by Prof. Petra Hamerlik, Chair of Translational Neuro-Oncology at the University of Manchester.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/

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 retailer

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof. Petra Hamerlik, PhD

Email: [e-mail]

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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.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.