Research Associate in Genomics and Big Data

Job reference: BMH-030455
Salary: £37,694 per annum
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Hours per week: 1 FTE
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 12/01/2026
Contract Duration: 24 months
School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Career Researcher with an interest in big data and genomics to join a pioneering project embedded within the Our Future Health initiative – the UK’s largest health research programme. This post creates a unique opportunity to work with the Our Future Health dataset, which includes genotypic, clinical and questionnaire data from over two million UK participants. The project will focus initially on investigating the genetic determinants of inflammatory conditions including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The successful candidate will receive training in big data handling, genomics, statistical analysis and the interpretation of outputs generated. They will also play an important role in developing an operational pathway to access and analyse the Our Future Health data resource and assess the dataset’s potential for large‑scale genetic research, such as genome‑wide association studies. Excellent programming skills are essential, along with a passion for collaborative, data‑driven research that contributes to improving people’s health.

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.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Maciej Tomaszewski and Professor Andrew Morris

Email: maciej.tomaszewski@manchester.ac.uk and andrew.morris-5@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.