Research Associate in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time
Job reference: BMH-026474 Salary: £36,024 to £44,263 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): 28/08/2024 Contract Duration: 17 months School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

Applications are welcomed for this 17 month fixed term full-time post, which creates an opportunity to further your career in modern “omics”, big data analysis and complex diseases.

We are looking for a holder of University degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics or applied mathematics and an experience in analysis of big data, genetics, transcriptomics and other “omics”.

You will contribute to investigations of human transcriptome and epigenome to dissect the molecular underpinnings of hypertension and identify its new diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Excellent programming skills and knowledge of recent developments in omics-based research are essential.

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 CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Maciej Tomaszewski.
Email: maciej.tomaszewski@manchester.ac.uk

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

Technical support:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

£36,024 to £44,263 per annum, depending on relevant experience



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