Research Assistant - Adhesion Signalling to the Nuclear Membrane

Job reference: BMH-029283
Salary: £31,637 per annum
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 23/07/2025
Contract Duration: 13 months
School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

Project Title

Adhesion signalling to the nuclear membrane

Project Description

This research project will define how extracellular rigidity signals to the nuclear membrane. The objectives are:

1. To use proximity biotinylation to generate an association network for the LINC complex.
2. To determine how rigidity sensing alters the composition of the LINC complex.

The post is available from 1st August 2025 and is full time for up to 13 months (with a 9 month probation)

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Martin Humphries

Email: martin.humphries@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.

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