Research Associate in Neurooncology

Job reference: BMH-028807

Salary: £37,174 to £45,413 per annum dependent on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health

Location: The Paterson Building, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Division of Cancer Sciences

Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 06/06/2025

Contract Duration: Until 31st July 2026 (may be required to work out of hours; may be extended up to a total of 3 years, subject to successful review at Year 1)

School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

Applications are invited for the role of Research Associate in Translational Neuro-Oncology to work in the Hamerlik lab in Manchester. The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on investigating molecular targets related to the genomic instability of glioblastoma. Specifically, the research associate will explore the mechanisms driving aberrant DNA repair and how these interact functionally with DNA replication and transcription. The project will include a wide range of functional assays and will utilise unique patient-derived spheroid and xenograft models developed in our laboratory for subsequent proof-of-mechanism experiments.

The successful applicant will have their PhD or equivalent in biology and must have relevant laboratory experience in molecular, cellular and tumour biology. They should have demonstrable experience in defining and solving 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, but also more broadly.

The project 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. For further information, please visit: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/

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 retailer

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof. Petra Hamerlik, PhD

Email: petra.hamerlik@manchester.ac.uk

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