Research Associate in Cancer Cell Biology

Research Associate in Cancer Cell Biology

The group led by Prof. Angeliki Malliri (https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/angeliki.malliri) offers an exciting opportunity for a laboratory-based Research Associate until June 2028, starting January 2026. The successful appointee will work on a project funded by Northwest Cancer Research investigating mechanisms of plasticity in Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Requirements: good knowledge of Small Cell Lung Cancer biology, Small GTPase signalling and mechanisms of phenotypic plasticity; experience in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and high-resolution and high-throughput microscopy techniques.

The role will allow development of skills in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, imaging and data analysis, and will involve conducting individual and collaborative research projects on Small Cell Lung Cancer. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to present data at conferences.

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

Equal Opportunities

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.

Flexible and Hybrid Working

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may considered.

Application Process

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 People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Angeliki Malliri
Email: Angeliki.Malliri@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.