11 Oct
The University of Manchester
Manchester
Job description
Applications are invited for a Research Associate in Nanomedicine post within the NanoOmics Lab in the Centre for Nanotechnology in Medicine at the University of Manchester.
The post is available from 1st January 2025 and will be tenable on a fixed term basis for 12 months with the possibility to extend further.
You will contribute to the European Research Council Starting Grant awarded to Dr Marilena Hadjidemetriou, focusing upon utilizing nanoparticle-enabled technology to explore the link between brain pathology and the blood proteome.
You will employ a combination of ex vivo blood proteomics analysis and in vivo preclinical mouse models to discover novel liquid biopsy biomarkers using our in-house nanoscale blood enrichment platform.
You should be a current or prior holder of a Procedure Individual Licence (PIL) for in vivo work. Demonstrable previous experience in Nanomedicine or Biomarker research in addition to expertise in histology and proteomics techniques are essential.
You should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Pharmacology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology or Medicine or equivalent. Evidence of a developing research publication track record will be advantageous.
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
▶️ Research Associate in Nanomedicine
🖊️ The University of Manchester
📍 Manchester