Research Assistant in Regenerative Biology and Bioengineering
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The Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine within the School of Biological Sciences wishes to appoint a laboratory-based Research Assistant to an exciting project exploring the use of engineered biomaterials to examine how extracellular matrix architecture influences stem cell differentiation in the context of osteoarthritis.
What the role entails
* Contributing to a project investigating how 3D engineered microenvironments modulate stem cell behaviour in osteoarthritis, working under the guidance of Dr Mahetab Amer and in collaboration with academic and clinical partners in Manchester and across the UK; this will include working with clinical samples in accordance with governance procedures.
* Generating original ideas and contributing to the analysis and interpretation of research findings in collaboration with Dr Amer’s research group.
* Maintaining accurate and complete records of experimental procedures, data, and sample inventories in accordance with institutional policies and Good Laboratory Practice.
* Contributing to the dissemination of research outputs through publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific meetings and conferences, with guidance where appropriate.
* Supporting the activities of the research group to ensure effective delivery of the research programme, including active participation in group meetings and seminars.
* Providing advice and practical support to other members of the group, assisting in the supervision of junior students, and contributing to day-to-day laboratory organisation.
* Working independently and as part of a wider team of researchers and collaborators.
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, ethical approvals, and sample-handling procedures.
* Maintaining and continually developing knowledge, skills, and understanding relevant to the research field.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.
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 this role involves research at a postgraduate level, applicants who are not an EEA national or a national of an exempt country and who will require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the UK Visas and Immigration’s (UKVI) Points Based System in order to take up the role, will be required to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate and will need to obtain this prior to making any official visa application UKVI.
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 and 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, and 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: Mahetab Amer
Email: mahetab.amer@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries
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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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