Research Associate

This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral research associate to join the Tumour Microenvironment and Metastasis group in the Manchester Breast Centre and University of Manchester. The researcher will use in vivo ageing and syngeneic breast cancer models, tumour immune profiling approaches and in vitro functional studies with isolated immune cells to unpick how the aged microenvironment impacts anti-tumour immunity and response to immunotherapy. The overall aim is to identify novel immunotherapy approaches that target the primary and metastatic disease in aged breast cancer models, uncovering immunotherapy strategies that are tailored to the older patient population.

The position will be in the Oglesby Cancer Research Building, a stimulating and collaborative research environment with state-of-the-art facilities. The applicant will have a PhD in relevant research area, experience in cancer biology and be driven to determine how an ageing immune system impacts the tumour immune microenvironment and response to immunotherapy. Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a proven track record of delivering high-quality and impactful research, and be enthusiastic and motivated to work both independently and collaboratively to drive their research and lead projects within the group.

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