The School of Medical Sciences invites applications for the position of Research Associate (PDRA) tenable from 01/06/2025 for 36 months.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated researcher with a strong background in endometrial cancer research. The candidate will lead and support translational research projects for the Endometrial Cancer Research Group based at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester. The Group has a large portfolio of ongoing and planned studies that will be accelerated through support from a laboratory scientist with expertise in translational research. The candidate will co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, and lead their own translational research projects.
The candidate is required to hold, or about to obtain, a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. The successful applicant is expected to have specialist knowledge of translational endometrial cancer research and experience in laboratory research methods and technique. The candidate should be well-organised and self-motivated with excellent communication skills and capable of working within a collaborative team.
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 retailer
As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Emma Crosbie
Email: Emma.crosbie@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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.