Applications are invited for a Research Associate position to join this exciting collaborative project led by Brian Stramer (King’s College London) and Rachel Lennon (University of Manchester), who were recently awarded an 8-year Wellcome Discovery Award.
This post will be based in Manchester and will require regular communication with scientists working on this project who are based at King’s College London to coordinate experiments and analyse results.
The goal of this project is to exploit Drosophila genetics to understand the role and regulation of the extracellular matrix during development with the goal of extrapolating to mammalian models and human disease. The postholder will bring expertise in biochemistry and bioinformatics and exploit a variety of approaches, from proteomics to genomics, to understand the mechanisms associated with extracellular matrix assembly and stability.
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
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.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Rachel Lennon
Email: Rachel.lennon@manchester.ac.uk
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.
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