Research Associate - Leukaemia Stem Cell Niche (LSCN) Group

Manchester University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Manchester is offering an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to engage in groundbreaking research within the Leukaemia Stem Cell Niche group. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Simona Valletta, focusing on understanding the interactions between Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and the bone marrow microenvironment. This role promotes career development within a collaborative research environment, alongside attractive benefits like a leading pension scheme and excellent health services.

Benefits

Market leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave

Paid closure during Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within the Leukaemia Stem Cell Niche group.
• Collaborate on therapeutic strategies for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.
• Utilize the collaborative environment for research career advancement.

Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Research Associate to work within the Leukaemia Stem Cell Niche (LSCN) group under the supervision of Dr Simona Valletta, based at both the Oglesby Cancer Research Building and the Paterson building (CRUK MI).

The Leukaemia Stem Cell Niche (LSCN) Group

The researcher will work in the group of Dr Simona Valletta at the Oglesby Cancer Research Building, which houses the Manchester Cancer Research Centre and the new building for the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute and the Christie Hospital. The successful applicant will be able to use this collaborative environment to further their research career. The aim of the group is to unravel the complex interplay between Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and the bone marrow microenvironment to develop new potential therapeutic strategies useful to improve AML patients’ outcomes.

Applicants are encouraged to make an informal enquiry about the post ahead of applying.

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 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 [e-mail].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Simon Valletta

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries: [e-mail]

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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.