Research Associate in Cell & Developmental Biology or Biomechanics

AResearch Associate in Cell & Developmental Biology or Biomechanics is sought to contribute to an interdisciplinary project investigating how tissues respond to mechanical force. The post will be based in the Woolner Lab, Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health and will work closely with collaborators in the Faculty of Science & Engineering.

The successful candidate will use established techniques to apply reproducible mechanical force to live tissues and determine cellular response. A particular focus of this role will be to develop approaches to analyse global changes in the proteome and phosphoproteome in response to tissue stretch, with the aim of providing new insight into mechano-regulation.

Essential skills: Hold (or expect to shortly hold) a PhD or equivalent in biological sciences; experience in proteomic analysis of cells/tissues, excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of live confocal imaging is highly desirable.

The position is available from 3rd April 2023 and is full-time, but applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements are also welcome.

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. For further information, please visit:

https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/ 

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Sarah Woolner

Email: Sarah.Woolner@manchester.ac.uk 

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website - click on the 'Apply' button above to find out more