Research Associate
The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
- Institution
- The University of Manchester
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Research Assistant
- Subject area
- Medicine & Health
- Salary
- GBP 37694.00–46049.00 YEAR
- Location
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
This is an outstanding opportunity for a PhD, with a background in material characterisation, to work within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) under the supervision of Prof Alberto Saiani. The post holder will be part of the Polymer and Peptide Research Group (www.polymersandpeptides.co.uk).
The candidate will support the aims of the project funded by Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC). This innovative project will study the fabric surfaces binding mechanisms of novel multi-functional proteins engineered to deliver diverse consumer benefits.
This position offers an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to work as part of a sociable multi-disciplinary team consisting of PhD and PDRA. The ideal candidate will have excellent scientific and communication skills and will be able to work with minimal supervision leading the interaction with industrial collaborator Unilever. Experience of material characterisation techniques: QCM, AFM, ToF-SIMS and/or TEM is essential for the position.
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.
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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 People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
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Please note that an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate is required for this role.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Prof Alberto Saiani
Email: a.saiani@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries: Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
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