Research Associate Cell Biology

Understanding the secretory pathway using chemical screening

The secretory pathway is required for the synthesis and modification of 30% of all cellular proteins and is essential for life. This project will use a chemical biology approach to provide new insights into the machinery and mechanisms of transport in the secretory pathway. The experiments will be performed in mammalian cells and a variety of cell biological and biochemical methods will be used to study secretion. The goal is to identify new chemical modulators of secretion and determine how they work.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in one of the biological sciences. Excellent communication skills and previous experience in biochemistry or cell biology is essential. Previous experience in studying the secretory pathway or organelle biology is highly desirable.

The post, which is funded by The Leverhulme Trust, is available for up to 3 years full-time from 1 July 2024. Joint supervision will be provided by Dr. Joe Swift, who is also based within FBMH.

What can you expect in return

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Martin Lowe

Tel: 0161 275 5387

Email: martin.p.lowe@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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

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