Id Job: 3172324
We are recruiting an ambitious, self-motivated and experimentally talented Research Associate to join us in understanding the mechanisms underlying the response to injury and neuronal regeneration in Xenopus, a species able to regenerate its spinal cord after injury.
The specific aims of the project are to identify regeneration-specific mechanisms, generate scRNAseq datasets and use this knowledge to simulate neurogenesis.
The post is funded by UK Medical Research Council and is available fixed term until 31st January 2027. Candidates must hold a PhD or expect to shortly, in a Biological discipline.
Please refer to the particulars of appointment for further details.
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
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr. Karel Dorey or Raúl Russo
Email: karel.dorey@manchester.ac.uk or rrusso@iibce.edu.uy
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
