"Research Associate in Stem Cell Biology"

University of Sheffield - School of Biosciences

Location:	Sheffield
Salary:	£38,784 to £39,906 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	13th February 2026
Closes:	13th March 2026
Job Ref:	2188

Job description:

Working Pattern: 100% FTE

We are seeking an independent and motivated Research Associate to work on a BBSRC-funded project. This position is available in the laboratory of Professor Ivana Barbaric at the University of Sheffield, and the project is a close collaboration with the group of Professor Sarah McClelland at the Barts Cancer Institute in London.

Our group has been studying the causes and consequences of aneuploidy in human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs), and the implications of recurrent aneuploidies for applications of hPSCs in regenerative medicine. In the advertised project, we will study the acute and long-term cellular and molecular responses of hPSCs and their differentiated derivative cells to specific aneuploidies and explore how these adaptive mechanisms may be manipulated to reduce the level of aneuploidy in cells.

The candidate for this post will hold a PhD (or be close to completion/have equivalent postdoctoral level work experience) in the areas of cell or developmental biology along with experience in hPSC culture and differentiation. The candidate must be self-motivated, well-organised, highly independent, and willing to work with other members of the existing research team. Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills are also essential.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

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