Research Associate in Breast Cancer Metastasis

Job reference: BMH-028380

Salary: £37,174 - £40,497 per annum depending on experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health

Location: CRUK Oglesby Cancer Research Building, 555 Wilmslow Road, M20 4GJ

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Division of Cancer Sciences

Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 18/04/2025

Contract Duration: Fixed term for 18 months

School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

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This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral research associate to join the Tumour Microenvironment and Metastasis group at the University of Manchester. You will use in vivo breast cancer models, omics-based approaches, and in vitro studies to unpick how the aged and fibrotic microenvironment impacts tumour cell dormancy and metastasis, with the aim of uncovering novel therapeutic approaches to limit breast cancer relapse. The position will be in the Oglesby Cancer Research Building, a stimulating and collaborative research environment with state-of-the-art facilities. The applicant will have a PhD in relevant research area, experience in cancer biology and be driven to understand the tumour cell-niche crosstalk mechanisms that underpin breast cancer metastasis. Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a proven track record of delivering high-quality and impactful research, and be enthusiastic and motivated to work both independently and collaboratively to drive their research and lead projects within the group.

If you are unable to go online you can request a hard copy of the details from frances.turrell@manchester.ac.uk

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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People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Frances Turrell

Email: frances.turrell@manchester.ac.uk

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

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