Research Associate

This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral research associate to join the Tumour Microenvironment and Metastasis group in the Manchester Breast Centre and University of Manchester. The researcher will use in vivo ageing and syngeneic breast cancer models, tumour immune profiling approaches and in vitro functional studies with isolated immune cells to unpick how the aged microenvironment impacts anti-tumour immunity and response to immunotherapy. The overall aim is to identify novel immunotherapy approaches that target the primary and metastatic disease in aged breast cancer models, uncovering immunotherapy strategies that are tailored to the older patient population.

The position will be in the Oglesby Cancer Research Building, a stimulating and collaborative research environment with state-of-the-art facilities. The applicant will have a PhD in relevant research area, experience in cancer biology and be driven to determine how an ageing immune system impacts the tumour immune microenvironment and response to immunotherapy. Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a proven track record of delivering high-quality and impactful research, and be enthusiastic and motivated to work both independently and collaboratively to drive their research and lead projects within the group.

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 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 recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Frances Turrell

Email: frances.turrell@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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