Manchester has recently been awarded funding for a new programme of Early Detection research: MCRC/Manchester Early Recognition of Cancer and Decision Options (MERCADO), which is part of Cancer Research UK’s International Cancer Early Detection Alliance. The Alliance is a new five year £55m initiative established in 2019 by Cancer Research UK bringing together expertise from five world leading universities in the UK (University of Manchester, Cambridge University, University College London and the USA (Stanford and Oregon Health and Science University). Research groups from these organisations will collaborate on a number of research projects of varying scales from small pilot grants to large multi-centre programme grants
The candidate will support the Programme Manager in establishing and co-ordinating a range of projects and initiatives both locally and within the Alliance and provide support directly to research projects as required.
The candidate will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) or have equivalent relevant experience in a similar role.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, 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.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Martin Bone (CRUK ACED Programme Manager)
Email: martin.bone@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: 07471025899
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: 0161 275 4499
Technical support:
Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk
Tel: 0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Further Particulars/Person Specification criteria that you should address in your application.
