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BMH-030427 Research Associate - Leukaemia Stem Cell Niche (LSCN) Group

The University of Manchester - School of Medical Sciences

Location: Manchester
Salary: £37,694 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 4th December 2025
Closes: 5th January 2026
Job Ref: BMH-030427
Job reference: BMH-030427
Salary: £37,694 per annum
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oglesby Cancer Research Building, 555 Wilmslow Road, M20 4GJ
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Cancer Sciences
Hours Per Week: 35 Hours per week (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 05/01/2026
Contract Duration: Fixed term for 14 months (1st March 2026 until 20th May 2027)
School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

Summary

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Research Associate to work within the Leukaemia Stem Cell Niche (LSCN) group under the supervision of Dr Simona Valletta, based at both the Oglesby Cancer Research building and the Paterson building (CRUK MI).

The Leukaemia Stem Cell Niche (LSCN) Group

The researcher will work in the group of Dr Simona Valletta at the Oglesby Cancer Research Building, which houses the Manchester Cancer Research Centre and the new building for the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute and the Christie Hospital. The successful applicant will be able to use this collaborative environment to further their research career. The aim of the group is to unravel the complex interplay between Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and the bone marrow microenvironment to develop new potential therapeutic strategies useful to improve AML patients’ outcomes.

Applicants are encouraged to make an informal enquiry about the post ahead of applying.

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.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Simon Valletta

Email: simona.valletta@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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