Job reference:BMH-028644
Salary:£31,637 to £36,130 per annum, dependent 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 hours per week (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY):26/08/2025
Contract Duration:17 months (in view of extending)
School/Directorate:School of Medical Sciences
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious graduate, with experience in cell biology, to work on a programme of research that explores the role the tumour microenvironment plays in therapy resistance.
The successful applicant will work within the Tumour Hypoxia group (Division of Cancer Sciences) and Translational Oncogenomics group (CRUKMI) and will be responsible for setting up novel 2D and 3D (organoid, spheroid, epithelioid) models that are needed to identify and validate drivers of radioresistance.
The School of Medical Sciences is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from all EDI protected status individuals for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit:www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality
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 morehere
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Clare Dempsey
Email:clare.dempsey@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email:People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
£31,637 to £36,130 per annum, dependent on relevant experience
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