Research Associate in Computational Biology
6 months ago
This 7-month fixed term full-time post funded by the Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre creates an opportunity to further your career in kidney “omics”, big data analysis and complex diseases We are looking for a holder of University PhD degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics an experience in analysis of big data, genetics, transcriptomics and other “omics”. The post holder with 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.
Contracted by the NIHR, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) host the BRC in partnership with the University of Manchester and also with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Manchester BRC drives forward experimental medicine across a range of research themes which are grouped into four clusters: Inflammation, Cancer, High Burden Under Researched Conditions and Disease Complexity as areas where the region has demonstrable strength and which will work collaboratively to improve patient outcomes and embed, build and accelerate personalised health and care for all.
**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.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Professor Maciej Tomaszewski.
**General enquiries**:
**Technical support**:
**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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