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Applications are invited for a Research Associate to join the Targeted Therapy Group and Cancer Research UK RadNet Manchester team to drive forward a collaborative programme of research between the Divisions of Pharmacy and Optometry, Cardiovascular Sciences and Cancer Sciences. The post will be tenable on a fixed term basis until 31st October 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the TTG translational research team to investigate dynamic radiotherapy induced immune tumour biomarkers in tumour and blood across a range of cancer types. This post involves the processing and analysis of samples from patients receiving radiotherapy and radiotherapy/ immunotherapy combination therapies.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual from a biological or medical sciences background with experience of immunology and/or cancer research. The post holder will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, will have excellent communication and organisational skills and a proven track record of delivering impactful research. A publication record in peer-reviewed journals would be advantageous.

The post holder will be working alongside a dynamic team of fundamental science and clinical researchers within Cancer Research UK RadNet Manchester, a Radiation Research Unit in partnership with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences. CRUK RadNet Manchester is an ambitious translational radiation oncology programme that builds on the 10-year history of an external collaborating “One Manchester” approach to cancer team science in radiotherapy-related research. Using multi-disciplinary expertise, the Manchester RadNet team will work to address the challenges of diverse patient characteristics to achieve individualised physical and biological targeting based on real-time outcomes and work towards a deep mechanistic understanding of immune response, comorbidity, and genomics. The Centres and Units funded by the Cancer Research UK Radiation Network (RadNet) will work together to provide national leadership and vision and develop and grow the radiation research base within the UK. The post will be based at the newly redeveloped Paterson Building at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust site in Withington, Manchester.

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

The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always 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

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 [email protected].

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Eleanor Cheadle

Email: [email protected]

or

Name: Professor Tim Illidge

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

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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.