Research Associate in Cell and Mechano Biology

at  The University of Manchester

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate position to explore the relationship between mechano biology and the circadian clock in mammalian cells and tissues. The implications of this relationship on ageing and disease will be considered, with particular focus on the extracellular matrix.
The successful applicant will be based jointly in the laboratories of Dr Joe Swift and Professor Qing-Jun Meng, who are members of the Manchester Cell-Matrix Centre. They will join a multi-disciplinary team spread across research groups in Manchester and Bristol investigating how cells build and repair collagen-rich tissues in health, ageing and disease. The project will involve manipulation and analysis of cell and animal models, using cell and mechano biology approaches in combination with gene editing and advanced imaging methods. The project will be supported by access to world-class Core Facilities and Experimental Officers within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester.
This is a full-time appointment starting on 1st September 2024 and is funded for 16 months through a UKRI-BBSRC Strategic Longer/Larger (sLoLa) award.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in biological sciences, bioengineering, biophysics, biomaterials or related subject. They will have proven knowledge and expertise in cell biology, and will ideally be familiar with concepts of mechano biology, circadian biology, cancer biology and ageing.
Duties will include design of experiments, data processing, training co-workers, presentation of work and preparation for publication.

Please refer the Job description for details