Research Associate in Cell Dynamics

Job reference: BMH-027575
Salary: £36,924-£45,163 per annum, dependent on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 16/12/2024
Contract Duration: 15 months
School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

The Herbert group seeks an ambitious and highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our team in understanding how endothelial cell signalling, migration and blood vessel formation are controlled by asymmetric cell divisions.

This Wellcome Trust-funded programme of research exploits cutting-edge genome editing and super-resolution/live microscopy in vitro and in vivo to dissect how manipulation asymmetric cell divisions be used to fundamentally direct cell signalling and motility during the initiation of blood vessel formation. We aim to define key principles by which asymmetric divisions partition key vascular fate determinants and exploit this knowledge to achieve predictable control of blood vessel formation in vivo. By utilising blood vessel morphogenesis in the zebrafish model system as our core tissue model, findings will not only uncover fundamental principles underpinning tissue building, but also be highly relevant to manipulation of tumour angiogenesis in cancer, or tissue revascularisation following myocardial ischemia or stroke.

Applicants should already hold a PhD, or expect to shortly, and the position is tenable for 15 months in the first instance.

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.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr. S. Herbert

Email shane.herbert@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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