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This is an outstanding opportunity for a short-term RA, with a background in bench skills and computational/coding skill for the integration and interpretation of single‑cell transcriptomics. The RA will work within the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences group under the supervision of Holly Shiels and Adam Stevens. The post holder will be part of both the Shiels and Stevens lab group, based at the Core Technology Facility and St Mary’s Hospital.
The candidate will support the aims of a 3-yr project grant funded by the British Heart Foundation. This innovative project will study the integration and interpretation of single cell and cytokine datasets within a cardiac remodelling and immune biology framework.
This position offers an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to work as part of a sociable multi-disciplinary team consisting of ~15 postgrads and PDRA. The ideal candidate will have excellent bench and data sciences skills and will be able to work with minimal supervision. Experience of cell-based methodologies, RNA/DNA extraction, imaging-based assays, high performance computing, coding in python/R are essential for the position.
What will you get in return:
As an equal opportunity 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.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Adam Stevens
Email: adam.stevens@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@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.
hackajob is partnering with The University of Manchester to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.