Non-Clinical Research Fellow

Job reference: BMH-029561
Salary: £47,389 to £48,822 per annum dependent on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Neuroscience
Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 04/09/2025
Contract Duration: 24 months
School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

Applications are invited for the position of ‘Freddy Carboni Neuro-Oncology Non-Clinical Research fellow’ in the Division of Neuroscience, at The University of Manchester. This 2-year post is generously funded through a donation by the Carboni Family.

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated non-clinical scientist to lead on research in the field of peripheral biomarkers in patients affected by low-grade and high-grade gliomas. Candidates are required to demonstrate a track record relevant to Neuro-Oncology research and to have previous research background in the field of peripheral biomarkers with experience covering pre-clinical models and translational and clinical projects.

The post-holder will work closely with clinical teams and translational scientists andwill be integrated within the Neuro-Oncology research portfolio. They will be expected to lead innovative research in the field of peripheral biomarker discovery along with developing and strengthening collaborations at national and international levels.

The successful candidate will join a division renowned for its excellence in neuroscience research, offering the opportunity to access to human tissue via the Manchester Brain Bank and leverage on established relationships with the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, the Manchester Centre for Cancer Research and teams within the Division of Cancer Sciences at The University of Manchester.

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: Federico Roncaroli, Division of Neuroscience

Email: federico.roncaroli@manchester.ac.uk

Name: Andrew Robinson, Division of Neuroscience

Email: andrew.c.robinson@manchester.ac.uk

Name: Gerben Borst, Division of Cancer Sciences

Email: Gerben.borst@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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