Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to work on an externally funded research project. This full-time post is available from 1 May 2023 on a fixed term basis of 12 months. The project aims to explore the role of bioactive lipids in biological samples.

You will join Prof Anna Nicolaou’s laboratory and contribute to this research project using mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography and various bioanalytical techniques. You will also interact with an international team of project partners, work alongside postdoctoral researchers, research technicians and postgraduate students, and contribute to the management of the laboratory. Training on specialist project-specific techniques will be provided.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, 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**

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


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