Applications are invited for a Research Technician (Bioinformatic Analysis) to work with investigators in the Wellcome Discovery Research Platform for Cell-Matrix Biology.

The primary focus of this role will be to help and support the development and deployment of advanced bioinformatics approaches, including high-throughput proteomic analysis, data integration, and machine learning applications in biological research. Additionally, the appointed person will work part-time on developing and maintaining community database and web resources aimed at advancing cell-matrix research.

This role involves working with excellent core facilities equipped with state-of-the-art computational resources and collaborative environments. The Research Technician will work closely with the Discovery Research Platform bioinformatic team to develop and optimise pipelines for improved data processing and interpretation. There will be opportunities to learn new techniques and undertake training courses as needed.

This is a full time appointment starting 1 December 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter, and is for a fixed term until October 2027. Should the appointment prove successful, there is an opportunity for an extension.

Located at The University of Manchester, the Manchester Cell-Matrix Centre is one of eight Discovery Research Platforms recently awarded by the Wellcome Trust. The Discovery Research Platform for Cell-Matrix Biology will address a range of practical, technological, and methodological barriers to understanding how changes in the extracellular matrix leads to tissue failure. We are seeking driven and ambitious individuals to play a pivotal role in overcoming these barriers. Successful candidates will contribute to our bold vision to reprogramme extracellular matrix, which has the potential to lead to innovative new diagnostic tools and treatments for diseases such as cancer and fibrosis. The platform will embrace a Team Science approach and provide an exciting opportunity to work with groups from diverse research areas and collaborate across disciplines.

The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. 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/

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 morehere

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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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.