Research Associate in Biomaterials

Job reference: BMH-027983
Salary: £36,924 - £45,163 per annum, depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: University campus and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust site, Withington, Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Cancer Sciences
Hours per week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY):
Contract duration: Fixed term for 24 months, with potential to extend
School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher ideally from an oncology background. The post-holder will work within the Biomaterials group (Gough and Tsigkou) and Translational Radiobiology group (Choudhury). The successful applicant will participate in a research programme that supports the aims of CRUK RadNet Manchester.

The project aims to exploit advanced materials to generate robust tumour microenvironment (TME) models for evaluation of novel drug-radiotherapy approaches. This will be done by developing 3D self-assembling peptide hydrogels that replicate the complex biophysical properties of the extracellular matrix and allow introduction of composite cell populations of the TME. The system will reproduce physical, biochemical and physiological cues that drive cancer cell behaviour in vivo.

The post holder will undertake research and experiments using a broad range of techniques and will work within a multi-disciplinary team of cell biologists, clinicians and bioinformaticians. They will prepare deliverables, present the progress of work in technical meetings and participate in the supervision of PhD and MSc students, contribute to the preparation of funding applications, participate in international scientific conferences and prepare high quality scientific publications.

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.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Ananya Choudhury

Email: Ananya..choudhury@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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