This is an opportunity to join a successful research group, working on the fundamental biology of inflammatory events directly mediating clinical outcomes in ophthalmology and neurodegeneration.
Reporting to Professor Curtis Dobson, as a research associate you will contribute to and manage specific research projects. The research associate post requires a PhD in immunology, inflammation or associated disciplines, along with some experience of either flow or mass cytometry techniques. Experience of bioinformatics approaches to interrogate complex datasets would be an advantage, along with an interest in undergoing training to develop such skills further.
You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and capable of exercising initiative and judgement in carrying out research tasks.
This post is initially advertised for one year with the possibility of extension. We aim to appoint a candidate to begin work on 1st March 2022.
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
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: Louise Garvin
Email: Louise.Garvin@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.
