Research Associate in Neurooncology - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

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Applications are invited for the role of Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Translational Neurooncology to work in the Hamerlik lab in Manchester.

Despite a significant number of prospective clinical trials over the past four decades for primary brain tumours and brain metastases, there has been little improvement in patient outcome.

Since the risk of recurrence and mortality are closely related to disease stage at the time of primary intervention, late diagnosis is among the key factors contributing to the poor outcome of brain cancer patients.

In order to advance brain cancer therapy, we seek to achieve multi-omics profiling of tumour samples, and clinical outcome and therefore we are looking for a PDRA with a focus on molecular biology studies, target identification & validation using clinically relevant patient-derived models of brain cancer.


The successful applicant will have their PhD in 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 with a multidisciplinary team composed of biologist, clinicians and bioinformaticians.


The project is supported by the Brain Tumour Charity and will be supervised by Professor Petra Hamerlik, Chair of Translational Neuro-Oncology at the University of Manchester.


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.

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


Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
Lauren Hewitt


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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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