Research Associate in Developmental Genomics

3 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

We are recruiting an ambitious, self-motivated Research Associate to join Dr Williams’ research group focussing on how the embryonic development of individual cells within the embryo must respond appropriately to a multitude of ‘signals’ to yield distinct cell types.

Please refer to the particulars of appointment for further details.

**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.

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Dr Ruth Williams

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



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