Research Associate in the Development of Bioactive Peptides

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary team focused on researching bioactive peptides. The role involves developing screening pipelines for identifying novel peptides and investigating their roles in skin health. Ideal candidates will engage in innovative research that contributes to understanding skin ageing. The position offers excellent benefits, including a market-leading pension scheme and employee health services.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Develop screening and characterisation pipelines for new peptides.
• Investigate the roles of matrikines in cell behavior.
• Collaborate with experts in various fields.

Responsibilities

• Identify new extracellular matrix-derived peptides with therapeutic activity.
• Understand fundamental roles of peptides in skin ageing.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Overview

This 3 year post provides an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team focused on the discovery and characterization of new bioactive peptides. The University of Manchester and No7 Beauty Company, a member of the Boots Group, are engaged in a multi-million pound collaborative research programme aimed at understanding the complex mechanisms which underlie both skin ageing and the maintenance of skin health.

As part of this research programme, we are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Working with a supervisory team of experts in skin ageing, extracellular matrix biology, cell signaling and proteomics the successful applicant will develop screening and characterisation pipelines to identify new extracellular matrix-derived peptides (matrikines) with potential therapeutic activity and to understand the fundamental role(s) played by these peptides in mediating cell behavior.

The role, which is based in the Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine and led by Prof. Michael Sherratt, provides an exciting opportunity to engage in fundamental and translational research.

Responsibilities

• Develop screening and characterisation pipelines to identify new extracellular matrix-derived peptides (matrikines) with potential therapeutic activity.
• Investigate the fundamental roles of matrikines in mediating cell behaviour within the context of skin ageing and extracellular matrix biology.
• Collaborate with a supervisory team of experts in skin ageing, extracellular matrix biology, cell signaling and proteomics.

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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy

Name: Prof. Mike Sherratt

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During the selection process application details will be shared with No7 Beauty Company / Boots.

General enquiries

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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.