Research Associate Manchester, England
Job description
The Versus Arthritis Centre of Genetics and Genomics is a Centre of Excellence in molecular biology and complex genetics. Through our work, we aim to investigate the genetic causes of three common types of inflammatory arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Our work relies on the generation and meticulous analysis of high quality data from genotyping arrays, DNA-methylation arrays, expression profiling, immunophenotyping and large publicly available datasets (e.g. UK Biobank). We wish to appoint a research associate with experience of analysing a wide range of complex disease ‘omic’ and health data. The post holder will contribute to the analysis of data for a range of genetic, epigenetic and transcriptomic studies using a variety of platforms, lead the statistical analysis of the results and the production of manuscripts.
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.
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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.
