Research Associates in Cancer Biology

We are seeking to appoint three Research Associates: two laboratory-based scientists and one bioinformatician, across three groups with a focus on ovarian cancer. The posts sit within a collaborative, multi-group research team bringing together expertise in cell and molecular biology, cancer pharmacology, multi-omics approaches and medical oncology, embedded within Manchester’s wider cancer research ecosystem.

If you join us, you will:

• Be part of a highly collaborative, team-based programme spanning discovery to translational science, supported by a well-established and well-equipped laboratory
• Have access to a unique “living biobank” of >170 patient-derived ovarian cancer models – one of the largest and most diverse collections of its kind
• Apply cutting-edge approaches, such as multi-omics analysis with machine learning (Role 3); Nanopore sequencing to study DNA replication dynamics or cell barcoding to track clones (Role 1). Or to interrogate tumour cell-intrinsic transcriptional subtypes, testing how subtype-specific programmes arise, shape tumour behaviour, and create therapeutic vulnerabilities (Role 2)
• Contribute to research aiming to deliver biomarker-driven, precision medicine strategies for ovarian cancer
• Be based at the Christie Hospital campus, one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, within the Manchester Cancer Research Centre partnership

For full details and specific requirements, please follow the links to the individual job descriptions:

• Role 1 Laboratory-based Cell & Molecular Cancer Biologist with Dr Cam Coulson-Gilmer
• Role 2 Laboratory-based Experimental Cancer Biologist with Dr Beth Barnes
• Role 3 Cancer Bioinformatician with Prof. Stephen Taylor

Please specify in your application which role you are applying for.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to:

• Dr Cam Coulson-Gilmer: camilla.coulson-gilmer@manchester.ac.uk
• Dr Beth Barnes: bethany.barnes@manchester.ac.uk
• Prof. Stephen Taylor: stephen.taylor@manchester.ac.uk

Interview dates: 15-16th July

General enquiries: 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 documents which contain the individual person specification criteria for each post.