Research Associate – Versus Arthritis Centre for Genetics and Genomics

Job reference: BMH-029042
Salary: £37,174 - £45,413 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Science
Hours Per Week: 1 FTE
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 01/07/2025
Contract Duration: 12 months
School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

Overall Purpose of the Job

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher with a PhD in statistical genetics, genetic analysis, bioinformatics or health data science or equivalent. The successful candidate will be involved in analysing data from patients with psoriatic arthritis as part of a large international study funded by the European Union: Hippocrates. The work sets out to explore new standards for early molecular diagnosis and biomarkers of treatment response in patients with psoriatic arthritis. The post is available immediately and will be tenable on a fixed term contract until 30th June 2026, in the first instance.

The Research Associate will be based at the Centre for Genetics and Genomics Versus Arthritis (CfGG), University of Manchester, Manchester UK. CfGG is considered to be the pre-eminent research group internationally undertaking research into the occurrence, causation, impact and outcome of the major rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders and fosters a strong programme of staff development and support. We are looking for an enthusiastic research associate with a background in one of the following disciplines, or related: statistical genetics, genetic analysis, bioinformatics or health data science.

You will be involved in the analysis of existing genetic, transcriptomic and proteomic data. You will have a good understanding of applying various statistical analysis (e.g. multivariate/multivariable regression analysis, longitudinal analysis, analysis using R) of real world data and in interrogating observational large datasets as well as experience of analysing genetic/transcriptomic or proteomic data.

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: Professor Anne Barton

Email: anne.barton@manchester.ac.uk

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

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