Research Assistant in Neurooncology

Job reference: BMH-030000
Salary: Grade 5 £32,080 to £36,636 per annum depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Paterson Building
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Cancer Sciences
Hours Per Week: 35
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 27/10/2025
Contract Duration: 12 Months from Start Date
School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

Applications are invited for two highly motivated Research Assistants to join the Brain Tumour Biology Laboratory led by Prof Petra Hamerlik at the University of Manchester. The research assistants will be expected to support members of the group in the completion of the project (e.g., note-keeping, particularly for our human samples).

The post-holders will be supporting a project using brain tumour tissue and liquid biopsies for a comprehensive multi-omics characterisation and development of pre-clinical models of brain tumours. Collected snap-frozen tissue and liquid biopsies will be analysed using mass spectrometry for global proteome/metabolome analysis and state-of-the-art Oxford Nanopore (ONT) sequencing. Any residual material will be used for pre-clinical development and multi-omics profiling.

The successful applicants will have a qualification at NQF level 6 (such as a bachelor’s degree) in a relevant biological science subject. They should have substantial experience working with live cells and/or assays such as cell viability assay, and experience with mouse modelling.

The post holders will be based at the Paterson Research Building in Manchester and will assist in the smooth running of the Brain Tumour Biology Laboratory.

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/

Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening carried out on our behalf by a third party. The offer of employment will be dependent on the successful candidate passing that screening. Whilst you will be required to provide express consent at a later stage, by continuing with your application now you acknowledge that you are aware that such screening will take place, and agree to take part in the process.

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.

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

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

Email: petra.hamerlik@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.

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website - click on the 'Apply' button above to find out more.

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