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Research Associate - Mucus Obstruction in Asthma, Greater Manchester
Client:
The University of Manchester
Location:
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
9332d707f197
Job Views:
8
Posted:
02.03.2025
Expiry Date:
16.04.2025
Job Description:
Applications are invited for a highly-motivated Research Associate to work on a Medical Research Council funded project to understand mucus obstruction in asthma. In this highly collaborative project involving the Universities of Manchester, Nottingham, Leicester, Imperial College London and AstraZeneca, we aim to advance our understanding of the genetic, molecular and cellular basis of mucus obstruction in the airways of patients with severe asthma. In Manchester in the laboratory of Professor David Thornton, the successful candidate will perform in-depth analysis of respiratory mucins (MUC5AC and MUC5B) and mucus from in vitro and in vivo models, and also collected from the asthma patients. It is highly-desirable that the successful candidate has proven knowledge (evidenced by publications) and experience in respiratory mucus/mucin research including polymeric mucin purification, biochemical/biophysical characterisation, and quantitation, mucus proteomics and primary lung cell air-liquid interface culture.
The project is expected to start on 1st May 2025 for 4.5 years. Applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 80% time).
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
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