Non-Clinical Research Fellow

Applications are invited for the position of ‘Freddy Carboni Neuro-Oncology Non-Clinical Research fellow’ in the Division of Neuroscience, at The University of Manchester. This 2-year post is generously funded through a donation by the Carboni Family.

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated non-clinical scientist to lead on research in the field of peripheral biomarkers in patients affected by low-grade and high-grade gliomas. Candidates are required to demonstrate a track record relevant to Neuro-Oncology research and to have previous research background in the field of peripheral biomarkers with experience covering pre-clinical models and translational and clinical projects.

The post-holder will work closely with clinical teams and translational scientists and will be integrated within the Neuro-Oncology research portfolio. They will be expected to lead innovative research in the field of peripheral biomarker discovery along with developing and strengthening collaborations at national and international levels.

The successful candidate will join a division renowned for its excellence in neuroscience research, offering the opportunity to access to human tissue via the Manchester Brain Bank and leverage on established relationships with the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, the Manchester Centre for Cancer Research and teams within the Division of Cancer Sciences at The University of Manchester.

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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.