Research Associate in Immunology and Extracellular Matrix

Job title:

Research Associate in Immunology and Extracellular Matrix

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

We are recruiting an ambitious, self-motivated Research Associate to join Dr Pearmain’s research group focussing on understanding how the lung injury and fibrotic microenvironment drives abnormal gene expression and cellular function, with a particular focus on how extracellular matrix mediates cellular cross-talk within the lung injury and fibrotic niche.The successful candidate will work on an Asthma and Lung UK awarded research project to carry out, analyse and assess the immunological assays on fresh human tissue samples (blood) collected from human participants. This will include extensive phenotypic and functional characterisation.Candidates must have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD in immunology.Please refer to the particulars of appointment for further details.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:Name: Dr PearmainEmail:General 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, 17 Aug 2024 04:11:51 GMT

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