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Ansök senast: 2024-12-17
Brierwood Research Associate in Translational Neuro-Oncology
Applications are invited for the role of Brierwood Research Associate in Translational Neuro-Oncology to work in the Hamerlik lab in Manchester. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful applicant will will be responsible for delivering a clinical validation study (currently recruiting NHS REC-approved clinical study called ‘INFORM’) as well as developing novel tools and workflows for exploratory analyses and mechanistic studies using animal models. There will also be opportunities to contribute to training and education activities e.g. through attendance at courses, workshops and conferences.
The successful applicant will have their PhD or equivalent in biochemistry or molecular biology and must have relevant laboratory experience in molecular, cellular and tumour biology. They should have demonstrable experience in defining and solving their own research questions as they will be expected to take a lead in planning and organising study activities, supported by the Principal Investigator. There will be opportunities to lead and contribute to publications and present findings at national conferences.
The post holder will be based at the Paterson Research Building in Manchester. The role will be highly collaborative; it will involve working together with colleagues across cancer sciences, NHS Trusts as well as international collaborators.
The project is supported by the Cancer Research UK project grant and the Brierwood family donation and will be supervised by Prof. Petra Hamerlik, Chair of Translational Neuro-Oncology at the University of Manchester.
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit.
