Overview
A Research Assistant in Cell & Developmental Biology or Biomechanics is sought to contribute to an interdisciplinary research project investigating how tissues respond to mechanical force. The post will be based in the Woolner Lab, Manchester Cell-Matrix Centre, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health and will work closely with collaborators in the Faculty of Science & Engineering.
Responsibilities
* Use established techniques to apply reproducible mechanical force to live tissues and determine cellular response.
* Conduct experimental work involving live confocal imaging (including FLIM), image analysis and embryo/tissue dissection.
* Fulfill a general lab manager role (e.g., ordering laboratory consumables, maintaining laboratory protocols and health and safety documentation, managing antibody and plasmid stocks).
Essential qualifications and skills
* Hold (or expect to shortly hold) an undergraduate degree in biological sciences.
* Experience in confocal imaging (including FLIM) and laboratory management roles.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Remuneration and terms
The position is available from 3 November 2025 and is full-time, but applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements are also welcome.
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
Equal opportunities
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.
How to apply and contact information
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 Sarah Woolner
Email: sarah.woolner@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.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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