The University of Manchester, invites applications from outstanding candidates with a proven track research record in the area of placental drug development for a position of Research Associate. The post will be available immediately and is tenable on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
The successful applicant will contribute to a project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation developing and testing new therapeutics to treat pregnancy complications. The Post holder will be predominantly based in The Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, St. Mary’s Hospital, but will work closely with colleagues in the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry.
You will have a PhD or equivalent in reproductive biology or a related biomedical discipline. You will have demonstrable research experience in molecular biology, transfections, gene knockdown and RT-qPCR, expertise in human placental tissue culture and mammalian reproductive cell biology and/or physiology, and experience of immunohistochemistry and microscopy. Additional expertise in nanoparticle synthesis and characterisation, and a developing publication record in peer-reviewed journals is advantageous.
Please submit a covering letter as part of your application, this can be added to your CV and uploaded as one pdf document.
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/
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Lynda Harris
Email: Lynda.k.harris@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@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.
