Research Associate in Biology (University of Manchester)

Job Description We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Bioinformatician to collaborate with scientists and clinicians to provide knowledge and expertise in the analysis and interpretation of data from translational radiotherapy-related research. One of the goals of the MCRC Radiotherapy Related Research (RRR) group is to personalise radiotherapy (field, dose, fractionation, use of chemotherapy) by integrating tumour, patient and treatment information to optimise radiotherapy delivery for individual patients and improve outcomes over conventional treatments that approach all patients in a similar manner. A significant proportion of the work will focus on developing an improved understanding of the molecular basis of patient response to radiotherapy, and on decoding the human transcriptomes/ genomes/ proteins associated with the response of normal and malignant cells to radiotherapy. The research involves the analysis of data from cancer patients and clinical samples. The analysis of microarray and next generation sequencing data collected as part of clinical studies will form a part of the research. The post will provide an opportunity to carry out a wide spectrum of research ranging from basic to clinical science. . What can you expect in return The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community. 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. 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.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Email: Ananya.Choudhury@nhs.net 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. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Bioinformatician to collaborate with scientists and clinicians to provide knowledge and expertise in the analysis and interpretation of data from translational radiotherapy-related research. One of the goals of the MCRC Radiotherapy Related Research (RRR) group is to personalise radiotherapy (field, dose, fractionation, use of chemotherapy) by integrating tumour, patient and treatment information to optimise radiotherapy delivery for individual patients and improve outcomes over conventional treatments that approach all patients in a similar manner. A significant proportion of the work will focus on developing an improved understanding of the molecular basis of patient response to radiotherapy, and on decoding the human transcriptomes/ genomes/ proteins associated with the response of normal and malignant cells to radiotherapy.

The research involves the analysis of data from cancer patients and clinical samples. The analysis of microarray and next generation sequencing data collected as part of clinical studies will form a part of the research. The post will provide an opportunity to carry out a wide spectrum of research ranging from basic to clinical science. .

What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

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.

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.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Email: Ananya.Choudhury@nhs.net

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.