"Research Associate in Neurovascular Science"

Job reference: BMH-024520

Salary: £36,024-£39,347 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Division of Evolution, Infection & Genomics

Hours Per Week: 1 FTE

Closing date: 01/04/2024

Contract Duration: asap until 30 June 2025

School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

Applications are invited for a Research Associate in Neurovascular Science (2 posts available) to undertake an exciting project supported by the AstraZeneca’s Open Innovation CoSolve Challenge Award 2023 on genetic neurodegenerative diseases at Professor Tao Wang’s lab.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that primarily affect motoneurons and accompanied by cognitive dysfunction in many cases. The cellular processes involved in ALS are extremely complex. Despite intensive research, the exact molecular mechanisms have not been fully understood, thus, there is no specific nor effective treatment available. Genetic factors play an important role in the development of this condition. This project is to create 3D model systems and explore molecular mechanisms underlying genetic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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: Professor Tao Wang

Email: tao.wang@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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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.