Research Assistant – Defining how extracellular rigidity links to the nuclear membrane

Job title:

Research Assistant – Defining how extracellular rigidity links to the nuclear membrane

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant role to carry out research aimed at defining how extracellular rigidity links to the nuclear membrane.The range of duties will include:

• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
• Develop and employ new research techniques and methods.
• Write up research work for publication.
• Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
• Use creativity to analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes.
• Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others.
• Deal with routine communication using a range of media.
• Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest.
• Manage own research and administrative activities, with guidance if required.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
• Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues in areas of research.
• Use research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate.
• Balance with help the competing pressures of research and administrative demands and deadlines.
• Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others.

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 moreHybrid 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 .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Manager: Professor Martin HumphriesEmail: martin.humphries@manchester.ac.ukGeneral enquiries:Email:Technical support: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.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 03:34:44 GMT

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