Research Associate in Translational Radiobiology

Research Associate in Translational Radiobiology

The University of Manchester
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 4GJ
£37,174 to £45,413 per annum dependent on relevant experience
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This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to work within the the Translational Radiobiology group and Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre Radiotherapy BioAdaption group.

The challenge for radiotherapy-related research is to find ways of integrating radiobiology, imaging and tissue biomarkers to improve radiotherapy outcomes. This project will develop and validate novel radiomic and genomic biomarkers of tumour response and normal tissue toxicity; combined with real-world evidence to predict outcomes.

The post holder will undertake research and experiments using a broad range of techniques and will work within a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, radiographers, bioinformaticians and physicists. The purpose of the role is to support the translational research for the BioAdaptive clinical trials of radiotherapy in the pelvis. They will prepare deliverables, present the progress of work in technical meetings and participate in the supervision of PhD and MSc students, contribute to the preparation of funding applications, participate in international scientific conferences and prepare high quality scientific publications. The post holder will need a strong eye for detail and to be self-motivated.

This project is funded by the Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre.

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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, 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.

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

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Ananya Choudhury or Dr Luisa Biolatti

Email: Ananya.Choudhury@nhs.net / luisa.biolatti@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.

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The post holder will undertake research and experiments using a broad range of techniques and will work within a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, radiographers, bioinformaticians and physicists. The purpose of the role is to support the translational research for the BioAdaptive clinical trials of radiotherapy in the pelvis. They will prepare deliverables, present the progress of work in technical meetings and participate in the supervision of PhD and MSc students, contribute to the preparation of funding applications, participate in international scientific conferences and prepare high quality scientific publications. The post holder will need a strong eye for detail and to be self-motivated.

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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, 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.