Research Associate in Human Reproduction

3 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

Applications are invited for the position of Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA), funded as part of a Medical Research Council New Investigator Research Grant. This full time position will last for 36 months and is based at the Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre (MFHRC) at the University of Manchester, with a visiting period to the University of Toronto, Canada

This position will leverage these state of the art biomedical techniques to delineate the aetiology of pre-eclampsia, a common yet serious disease of pregnancy that lacks treatment options due to limited understanding of pathogenesis.

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

Blended working arrangements may be considered

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Dr Peter Ruane (Research Fellow)

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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.



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