Research Associate (Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics)

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a talented and ambitious investigator to join The Centre for Genetics and Genomics Versus Arthritis (www.cfgg.manchester.ac.uk) which is a centre of excellence dedicated to investigating genetic and genomic risk factors for inflammatory arthritis based at the University of Manchester. The post will investigate the genetic causes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and associated clinical outcomes.

We wish to appoint a research associate with experience of analysing a wide range of complex disease ‘omic’ data with a particular focus on JIA. The post holder will contribute to the analysis of genetic data from genotyping arrays and exome sequencing to help study key questions on clinical outcomes for patients with JIA. The candidate will lead the statistical analysis of the data and the production of manuscripts.

Suitable candidates will have a background in statistical genetics and bioinformatics with a PhD in a relevant subject. The candidate will have a track record of publishing in JIA genetics. The successful candidate will join a team of geneticists, clinicians and statisticians to better understand inflammation and inflammatory arthritis. You will have access to the Centre’s wealth of genetic, epidemiological and genomics data to lead statistical and bioinformatics analyses to assess outcomes, identify risk factors and investigate disease mechanisms for JIA.

Candidates must be available to start by the 1^st of July 2025.

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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, 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 CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr John Bowes

Email: j.bowes@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.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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