Research Associate in Inflammation Research

The University of Manchester - Division of Neuroscience

Job reference: BMH-030614
Salary: £37,694 to £43,482 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Neuroscience
Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 20/01/2026
Contract Duration: Fixed term for 36 months
School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

We seek a post-doctoral research scientist to work on a project, funded by the Medical Research Council, to study the regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. NLRP3-dependent inflammation is implicated in disease and through understanding the fundamental mechanisms of its regulation we hope to identify new ways of targeting inflammation. The successful candidate will join the lab of Prof. David Brough and work closely alongside the labs of Prof. Martin Lowe and Prof. Kevin Couper based in FBMH.

The successful candidate will have (or expect to hold shortly) a PhD with a strong background in cell biology, immunology and, ideally, neuroscience. The candidate must have excellent technical skills in cell and molecular biology, microscopy, flow cytometry, and have experience of working with murine models, preferably models of inflammation. Training will be available in all areas of the project.

This full-time post is for up to 36 months, with an anticipated start date of the 1st of April 2026.

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.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: David Brough
Email: David.brough@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk