We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join an exciting, funded project investigating the effects of proton and photon radiation on tissues from individuals with inherited chromosomal instability and telomere spectrum disorders, including Fanconi Anaemia and Bloom Syndrome.
You will be embedded within the Genome Stability Laboratory and the PRECISE Proton Research Group, gaining hands-on experience with advanced proton radiation and DNA damage response facilities. Your work will involve tissue culture, wet-lab techniques and sophisticated data analysis to achieve the project’s ambitious objectives. You will contribute to the development of innovative experimental approaches using patient-derived tissues and study tumour cell responses in models with varying genomic instability - research with direct implications for cancer treatment and patient outcomes.
The role offers the chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of leading academic and clinical researchers, present findings at conferences and contribute to high-impact publications.
Applicants should have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in a relevant discipline, experience in cell biology or genome stability research and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in radiation biology or DNA damage and repair is desirable.
What you will get in return:
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 be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
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 people.talent@manchester.ac.uk
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Dr Stefan Meyer: Stefan.meyer@manchester.ac.uk
Dr Christine Schmidt: Christine.schmidt@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
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.
