Research Associate in Stem Cell Biology

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

Research Associate position to study aneuploidy in early development using human stem cell-based models

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Research Associate to study the impact of aneuploidy on early human development. This position is available in the laboratory of Professor Ivana Barbaric at the University of Sheffield and it is funded by the Medical Research Council.

This full-time post is available on a fixed-term contract for 3 years.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

This full-time post is available on a fixed-term contract for 3 years.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.



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