Research Associate in Genomics and Big Data

The University of Manchester - Biology, Medicine Health - Division of Cardiovascular Sciences - School of Medical Sciences

Job reference: BMH-031114

Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Division of Cardiovascular Sciences

Hours Per Week: 1 FTE

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 20/04/2026

Contract Duration: 2 years

School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Associate with an interest in big data and genomics to join a pioneering project embedded within the Our Future Health initiative - the UK’s largest health research programme. This post creates a unique opportunity to work with the Our Future Health dataset, which includes genotypic, clinical and questionnaire data from over two million UK participants. The project will focus initially on investigating the genetic determinants of inflammatory conditions including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

The successful candidate will play an important role in developing an operational pathway to access and analyse the Our Future Health data resource and assess the dataset’s potential for large-scale genetic research, such as genome-wide association studies. Excellent programming skills are essential, along with a passion for collaborative, data-driven research that contributes to improving people’s health.

What will you 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.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Maciej Tomaszewski or Professor Andrew Morris

Email: Maciej.tomaszewski@manchester.ac.uk or Andrew.morris-5@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk