Research Assistant – Developmental Morphogenesis
We are searching for an outstanding researcher to join the Buckley Lab within the Division of Molecular & Cellular Function at the University of Manchester. The start date is from 1st March 2026 and funding is initially available for 1 year.
The successful candidate will contribute to cutting‑edge optogenetic, live imaging, and quantitative analysis approaches to understand how mechanics and biochemical signalling work together to shape epithelial organs, with a particular focus on the primary cilium. They will also help with general lab operations and training.
Candidates should be passionate about research, with previous lab experience in developmental morphogenesis, epithelial biology, biophysics, or mechanobiology. Experience in quantitative image analysis, modelling, zebrafish, or cilium biology would be advantageous. The main requirement is a professional, organised, collaborative work ethos and a willingness to proactively develop creative approaches to challenging research problems.
Interview Dates
Interviews are likely to be held between 5th and 16th January online via Teams.
What you’ll 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 Opportunity
As an equal‑opportunity 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.
Flexible Working
The university is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Recruitment Agency Notice
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application. We are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any recruitment enquiries should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Contact
* Name: Clare Buckley
* Email: clare.buckley-2@manchester.ac.uk
* General enquiries: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Further Particulars
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Analyst and Information Technology
Industry
Higher Education
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