Research Assistant in Immunology

Applicants are invited for the post of Research Assistant to work in the laboratories of Prof. Graham Lord and Prof. Mark Travis at the University of Manchester. The post funds a position as part of a collaborative project, funded by the Helmsley Trust, to identify how novel treatments for Crohn’s Disease act in humans. Specifically, patient samples from individuals before and after receiving regulatory T cells, a special type of suppressive immune cell, will be analysed using extensive multiomic techniques (both single cell and spatial technologies) to determine Treg-mediated effects, and how this correlates with clinical outcome in the patient.

The main roles of the successful applicant will be to help coordinate clinical sample preparation for single cell analysis, and aid in processing and interpretation of data arising from these analyses. They will have a BSc or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and previous research experience in immunology is preferable. They should also have good data curation skills, and good communication skills.

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/

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: Professor Graham Lord / Professor Mark Travis

Email: graham.lord@manchester.ac.uk / mark.travis-2@manchester.ac.uk

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.