"Research Associate in Brain Tumour Research"

We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated post-doctoral research scientist to work on a project, funded by the Medical Research Council, to examine the immunological pathways and physiologic processes that can be targeted to develop new treatments against brain tumours that form in individuals with the rare disease NF2 schwannomatosis.

The successful candidate will join the lab of Prof. Kevin Couper and work closely alongside the labs of Prof. David Brough and Prof. Omar Pathmanaban based in FBMH.

The successful candidate will have (or expect to hold shortly) a PhD with a strong background in immunology and, ideally, neuroscience or neuro-oncology. The candidate must have excellent technical skills in microscopy (and tissue / cell staining techniques), flow cytometry, and have extensive experience of working with murine models, preferably models of neuroinflammation and / or neuro-oncology. Training will be available in all areas of the project. Experience performing intracranial surgery in mice would be advantageous.

This full-time post is for up to 36 months, with an anticipated start date of the 1st of October 2025.

"Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening carried out on our behalf by a third party. The offer of employment will be dependent on the successful candidate passing that screening. Whilst you will be required to provide express consent at a later stage, by continuing with your application now you acknowledge that you are aware that such screening will take place, and agree to take part in the process"

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 People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Kevin Couper

Email: kevin.couper@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 275 5233

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk