24 Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Manchester, England

The Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) approach to research is distinctive through a focus on equity and practice, making a significant contribution to the University’s goal of social responsibility.  Our aim is to ensure that research is at the cutting edge of theory and practice, and that it contributes to improvements in the overall quality of education for students, their families and communities in educational settings throughout the world.  Productive partnerships with policymakers and practitioners have been developed in order to interplay ideas, evidence and strategy.

The post holder will work as part of the #BeeWell research team under the supervision of Professor Neil Humphrey. #BeeWell is a groundbreaking measurement and improvement programme for secondary schools in Greater Manchester and Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. 

The aim of the research strand of the project is to improve our understanding of the development and drivers of wellbeing in adolescence. We are using an adapted version of a ‘population cohort study’ design in which we will collect quantitative data from tens of thousands of young people from schools across our two regions in annual waves.  As a programme with young people at its centre, #BeeWell has a strong commitment to safeguarding. Further information about #BeeWell can be found at https://beewellprogramme.org/.

Two Research Associates are required to work on the UKRI-funded project, Interdisciplinary Systematic Review: mechanistic evidence and epistemic justice, directed by Jon Williamson in the Department of Philosophy, University of Manchester. One position requires expertise in evidence review and research methods, while the other requires expertise in philosophy of scientific method and philosophy of causality.

The positions must start on 16 January 2025 and the contract is for 2 years. The Research Associates will be based in the Department of Philosophy, in the School of Social Sciences.

 The project is on the methodology of causal evaluation. When evaluating whether an intervention works, orthodox ‘evidence-based’ evaluation methods review certain kinds of studies (especially randomised trials) but exclude other relevant evidence (such as mechanistic studies and views of stakeholders). This project will apply an emerging philosophical theory of causal enquiry, Evidential Pluralism, to provide systematic foundations for a broader approach to evidence review—one that includes a diverse range of evidence from across disciplines. This approach promises better informed and more inclusive evaluations. A new review of the effectiveness of face-mask mandates will help to test the approach.

Working under the guidance of the P.I. and co-leaders Trish Greenhalgh (Oxford) and Rebecca Helm (Exeter), you will have responsibility for (i) developing new methods for systematically reviewing evidence of the effectiveness of interventions; (ii) carrying out a review of the effectiveness of face-mask mandates for controlling respiratory infections to test the new methods; and (iii) assessing the extent to which the new methods mitigate specific epistemological and ethical objections to orthodox systematic review methods. You will also help to ensure that the new methods inform evaluation practice outside academia.

We seek a highly motivated  molecular life scientist researcher to quantitively dissect mechanistic steps in protein synthesis initiation on mRNAs. The position is one of two roles and will involve the use of a wide-range of molecular and cell biological approaches including cell fractionation and mass-spectrometry based quantitative proteomics techniques to quantify various critical protein and protein/RNA complexes needed to synthesize proteins in eukaryotic cells. The project will require combined wet-lab work and experience in computational data analysis. The project will use the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as an experimental model relevant to all eukaryotic systems.

Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent)  in a biological science and a strong background in proteomics and computational analyses as detailed in the further particulars. Please apply online, include a full CV and ensure prior experience and suitability for the role are clearly evidenced.

The schwannomatoses are rare tumour syndromes that predispose affected individuals to the development of multiple nerve sheath tumours. Germline pathogenic variants in NF2, LZTR1 and SMARCB1 are the major known contributors. Different types of germline variant in LZTR1 and SMARCB1 have been associated with more than one rare condition, including conditions that do not include a tumour phenotype. For example, truncating germline variants in SMARCB1 generally predispose to the aggressive childhood rhadoid tumour predisposition syndrome, RTPS1, while hypomorphic variants are more likely to predispose to Schwannomatosis. Some hypomorphic variants have also been associated with the developmental disorder, Coffin-Siris syndrome, which is not known to increase the risk of developing tumours.

The project aims to analyse disease-specific variants that cause schwannomatosis, compared to variants in the same gene that cause other rare conditions to identify novel mechanisms of action that result in disease-specific phenotypes. The overarching aim is to improve the accuracy of variant classification, genetic diagnosis, genetic risk assessment, and clinical management of affected individuals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating genome edited cell models of variants of interest and assessing their effects on gene expression and function, using a range of techniques including RNA sequencing and methylation analysis.

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.

Applications are invited for a Research Associate in Nanomedicine post within the NanoOmics Lab in the Centre for Nanotechnology in Medicine at the University of Manchester. The post is available from 1st January 2025 and will be tenable on a fixed term basis for 12 months with the possibility to extend further.

You will contribute to the European Research Council Starting Grant awarded to Dr Marilena Hadjidemetriou, focusing upon utilizing nanoparticle-enabled technology to explore the link between brain pathology and the blood proteome. You will employ a combination of ex vivo blood proteomics analysis and in vivo preclinical mouse models to discover novel liquid biopsy biomarkers using our in-house nanoscale blood enrichment platform. You should be a current or prior holder of a Procedure Individual Licence (PIL) for in vivo work.  Demonstrable previous experience in Nanomedicine or Biomarker research in addition to expertise in histology and proteomics techniques are essential.

You should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Pharmacology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology or Medicine or equivalent. Evidence of a developing research publication track record will be advantageous.

A Research Associate position is available for a planetary scientist to undertake research into lunar samples. The position is in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, under the direction of Prof. Katherine Joy and in collaboration with Drs. Romain Tartese, David Neave, Margaret Hartley and John Pernet-Fisher. You will join a leading research group of planetary scientists and isotope geochemists with expertise in the analysis and interpretation of extra-terrestrial materials. You can find out more about the research group at https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/planetary-science/ . The post is funded by an STFC Consolidated Grant awarded to The University of Manchester.

We seek candidates with an enthusiasm for investigating the petrological and chronological evolution of granitic rocks on the Moon. In the project you will use a range of petrological lab approaches, including electron beam and ICP-MS, and petrological modelling codes to study the crystallisation pathways and emplacement histories of a suite of lunar ancient evolved magmatic rocks.

You should have (or will soon obtain) a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Geology, Earth Sciences, Planetary Science or a related discipline, and a publication track record commensurate with your academic experience. You will have experience of working in a research laboratory and of undertaking quantitative analyses of geological or extra-terrestrial samples.

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.

A position is available for a Research Associate with experience in directed evolution, biocatalysis, biochemistry or a related discipline. The aim of the research is to develop and optimize a biocatalytic approach to therapeutic oligonucleotide synthesis. This position is based in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) under the supervision of Dr Sarah Lovelock but candidates will work closely with industrial partners, AstraZeneca, Novartis, CPI, Novo Nordisk and BioMarin.

Therapeutic oligonucleotides selectively bind to target mRNA to modulate the production of disease related proteins and have emerged as a potential new drug modality for the treatment of a whole range of disease areas. However, current methods of chemical synthesis are not scalable and are limited to <10Kg batches. To synthesize high volume products required for the treatment of common diseases, more scalable and sustainable methods are required. The Lovelock group are interested in the development of scalable biocatalytic strategies to produce oligonucleotides. This research involves process optimization, scale up and optimization of biocatalyst properties using directed evolution to make them suitable for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

This is a highly interdisciplinary project at the cutting edge of enzyme engineering and nucleic acid therapeutics research and the successful applicants will have full access to state-of-the-art facilities for reaction scale-up and high-throughput automated enzyme engineering, including liquid handling robots, colony pickers and a suite of high throughput analytical facilities. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to apply and further develop their expertise in both fundamental and translational science, which are highly relevant to a future career in the pharmaceutical and wider chemical industry.

Applicants should have, or are expect to attain a PhD or equivalent, in Chemical Biology, Biochemistry or Biocatalysis, and have a thesis submitted prior to taking up the position. We seek applications from experienced researchers with a proven track record in the optimization of biocatalytic processes. You should be capable of working under your own initiative but also collaborating with industrial and academic research partners, so excellent communication and organisational skills are required.

The successful candidate will perform a literature review to study the possible chemical interactions in a uranium bearing aqueous mixture containing a range of fluoride, phosphate and zirconium species of various concentrations. These findings will be summarised in a report that provides the parameters for a limited set of experiments to understand the conditions that can initiate precipitation, and the details of the most likely solid compounds formed. A final report will summarise the findings from the experimental work and information on how to optimise the conditions or modify the contents of the mixture to keep the species in solution, such that it can be subsequently processed by a liquid-liquid separation process.

Candidates should have or expect to obtain a PhD qualification in inorganic chemistry, radiochemistry or a closely related field. Knowledge and experience of radiochemistry/actinide chemistry is highly desirable, including knowledge of the safe handling of radiochemicals. The candidate will perform thermodynamic modelling (e.g. PHREEQC) that can predict solubility limits, and will design experiments. It is anticipated that a limited amount of laboratory work may be performed during the post. The successful candidate will be a highly capable, motivated and independent scientist who has a strong interest in applied research and the nuclear industry. You will be part of a larger research team in the CRR who work on synthesis, measurement and calculations to determine the electronic structures of f-element compounds, and who work closely with the nuclear industry on a range of radiochemical projects. You will be expected to take a leading role in the group including management, administration, and presenting findings to industrial stakeholders. The role will involve monthly meetings with the industrial partner, Rolls-Royce, by a combination of remote and in-person activities. There will be potential to integrate work package and solutions into wider strategic programmes, and to support site visits to Rolls-Royce.

A Research Associate (Grade 6) is required for the development of optoelectronic systems for the quantitative imaging of combustion species and non-volatile particulate matter (nvPM) in research-grade combustors at partner UK Universities.

New understanding, of the adverse impact of aviation and other emissions on the global environment and local air quality, has enhanced the pressure to reduce emissions. To remain competitive, industries must meet the rapidly evolving and increasingly stringent emissions targets and have committed to drastic emissions reduction by 2050.

The work forms part of the pioneering £8M LITECS (Laser Imaging of Turbine Engine Combustion Species) Programme aiming to reduce the environmental impact of gas turbine engines (GTEs). The Programme, funded by EPSRC UK, involves six world-leading UK Universities and is backed by industry partners Rolls-Royce, Siemens, OptoSci, M Squared Lasers and Tracerco. LITECS builds on the success of earlier projects with substantial Manchester involvement – FLITES and CIDAR – funded by EPSRC and the European Commission, respectively, and aims to establish several new non-intrusive multi-beam laser measurement systems for simultaneous imaging of the concentration of multiple gases, soot and temperature in the exhausts and combustion zones of GTEs. The resulting measurement data will be used to develop new understanding of the combustion and emissions generation processes and apply it to advancing our strategies for emissions reduction. Measurements will be made for a range of engine conditions and new fuels, enabling for the first time, direct experimental evaluation of new fuel types and their potential to achieve reduced emissions.

The post-holder’s main duties will be the development of optoelectronic instrumentation for combustion diagnostic applications. The post will have an experimental bias, thus experience in experimental optics (including fibre), lasers and networked instrumentation is highly desirable. Mechanical design / prototyping skills, including CAD (Solidworks), would be advantageous. Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential. You must possess a PhD (or equivalent), or be close to achieving the degree, in electrical and electronic engineering, experimental physics/optics, or a closely related field.

The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics seeks to appoint either a Research Associate (Grade 6) or a Research Fellow (Grade 7), depending on experience, to work on Instrumentation for the Simons Observatory:UK (SO:UK) project. Simons Observatory (SO) is a next-generation Cosmic Microwave Background observatory, comprised of a single large aperture telescope (LAT) and multiple small aperture telescopes (SATs). Several SO telescopes are now operational in the Atacama Desert in Chile, with others to be added over the coming 2—3 years. SO:UK is a major UK contribution to SO. In addition to a significant contribution to the SO Data Management, SO:UK is delivering two of the SO SATs. The University of Manchester leads the SO:UK project. In addition to other contributions, the Manchester team is responsible for assembling, testing, deploying and commissioning the first SO:UK SAT.

The successful candidate will work with Prof. Michael Brown, Prof. Lucio Piccirillo and the wider SO:UK team – both at Manchester and across the UK – to deliver this major instrumentation project. We seek to appoint an individual to work on the assembly, integration and testing of the first SO:UK SAT at Jodrell Bank Observatory. For appointment as a Research Fellow (Grade 7), they will, in addition, be expected to play a key role in coordinating the preparation of the SO:UK site infrastructure and act as a key interface between the SO:UK project team and the SO site team. The successful candidate may also contribute to the testing and validation of the SO:UK Kinetic Inductance Detectors and associated readout technology, using a dedicated test cryostat at The University of Manchester’s city-centre campus. They will join the SO:UK deployment team, travelling to the observing site in Chile to deploy and commission the receiver on its purpose-built telescope mount. The deployment and commissioning phase is currently scheduled to be complete before the end of 2026. During subsequent operations, they will work with other members of the SO:UK team to ensure smooth running of the SO:UK telescopes and will contribute to the SO SATs data analysis effort.

A position is available for a sedimentologist/stratigrapher/petrologist to join the Stratigraphy Group, a large international research group based at the University of Manchester, as Research Fellow in Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and CO2 Storage. You will take a leading role in the LobeStore research programme. This programme aims to characterise reservoir-scale heterogeneity and mineralogical variability in deep-marine lobe successions, and the role these may play in CO2 migration, pressure dissipation, and reaction front surface area to support CO2 storage site appraisal and management. The research programme, which is led by Dr Ian Kane, Dr Lin Ma, Prof Steve Flint, and Prof David Hodgson (Leeds), will seek to integrate fieldwork in the Karoo Basin (South Africa) and other exhumed systems, subsurface systems from the North Sea/NCS, and detailed petrological characterisation. This work will develop new process-based insights into deep-water sedimentology, as well as providing geological data for pore- and reservoir-scale models in future projects.

You should have a PhD (or equivalent) in geoscience, with skills in, or willingness to learn, deep-marine sedimentary processes and stratigraphic successions, and, ideally, experience in petrology.

You will be comfortable leading and integrating key aspects of the programme, and be willing to contribute to and support a diverse and international research team. The post is based at the University of Manchester, UK.

The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics seeks to appoint one or more Post-Doctoral Research Associates to work on data processing and science analysis for Simons Observatory (SO). SO is a next-generation Cosmic Microwave Background observatory, comprised of a single large aperture telescope (LAT) and multiple small aperture telescopes (SATs). Several SO telescopes are now operational in the Atacama Desert in Chile, with others to be added over the coming 2—3 years. The UK is a major partner in SO via the SO:UK project, led by The University of Manchester. SO:UK is delivering two of the SO SATs and a significant contribution to the SO Data Management. In addition to building the first SO:UK SAT, Manchester hosts the SO:UK data centre, a major hub for SO data processing and analysis.

The successful candidate(s) with work with Prof. Michael Brown, Prof. Richard Battye, Prof. Jens Chluba and the wider Manchester SO data centre and analysis teams on developing analysis techniques aimed at maximising the scientific outcomes of SO. The Manchester team has specific interests in primordial B-mode polarisation analysis using the SO SAT data, and Sunyaev-Zel’dovich analyses with the SO LAT. We invite applications from candidates whose interests align with any of these areas. The successful candidate(s) will work in one or both areas depending on their specific expertise and interests.

We seek candidates with significant theoretical and analytic skills and who have experience in developing and applying analysis techniques for precision CMB studies and other relevant fields. Working as part of the SO Data Management team and Analysis Working Groups, the successful candidate(s) will collaborate closely with international SO colleagues to deliver on the overall objectives of the SO project.

Applications are invited for the role of Brierwood Research Fellow in Translational Neuro-Oncology to work in the Hamerlik lab in Manchester. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful applicant will will be responsible for delivering a clinical validation study (currently recruiting NHS REC-approved clinical study called ‘INFORM’) as well as developing novel tools and workflows for exploratory analyses and mechanistic studies using animal models. There will also be opportunities to contribute to training and education activities e.g. through attendance at courses, workshops and conferences.

The successful applicant will have their PhD or equivalent in biochemistry or molecular biology and must have relevant laboratory experience in molecular, cellular and tumour biology. They should have demonstrable experience in defining and solving their own research questions as they will be expected to take a lead in planning and organising study activities, supported by the Principal Investigator. There will be opportunities to lead and contribute to publications and present findings at national conferences.

The post holder will be based at the Paterson Research Building in Manchester. The role will be highly collaborative; it will involve working together with colleagues across cancer sciences, NHS Trusts as well as international collaborators.

The project is supported by the Cancer Research UK project grant and the Brierwood family donation and will be supervised by Prof. Petra Hamerlik, Chair of Translational Neuro-Oncology at the University of Manchester.

A Research Associate is required to work on the UMRI-funded project, directed by Mihaela Popa-Wyatt in the Department of Philosophy, University of Manchester [UoM].

The project starts on October 2024 and the contract is for one year.  The Research Associate will be based in the Department of Philosophy, in the School of Social Sciences.

Public discourse suffers from mis- and dis-information. We have reached a tipping point in multiple dialogues: from climate change and vaccines, to flat-Earth theories and the 2020 US Election result. In each case, conversational communities are unable to establish common ground. We will use computational network modelling and data scraping (X, Telegram, Gab, YouTube comments, Reddit) to build a data set of utterances on the 2024 US election and the 2024 UK elections.

We will use these to understand the extent of and the dynamics of mis/dis-information spread. The test of the network model will be to show how an initial society where core beliefs are shared can evolve, through mis-information injection, into two or more sub-groups with altered and mutually incompatible core beliefs. The data set complements this by showing how utterances support mis/dis-information uptake.

You will work with Drs Peter Arkwright and Joanne Pennock in the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation. Our lab is investigating disease mechanisms of atopic dermatitis (AD) with a specific interest in the mechanisms of IL-33 release in response to a key skin bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus (Al Kindi et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2020). This work has led to the identification of several novel therapeutics which we are characterising using primary human cell models and in vivo pre-clinical models, protein and cell assays (ELISA, western blot, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry) and biochemical investigations (mass spectrometry, MALDI-TOF). This post will fulfil the final stages of an MRC funded project, testing these novel topical therapeutics in a pre-clinical model of AD. It is essential that applicants hold a UK Home Office Personal Licence and have a working knowledge of skin biology. We welcome candidates with experience in flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry and cell culture.

We expect this post to start January 2025 at the earliest, but start date is flexible. The post is for 6 months with the possibility of extension. This post can accommodate 0.8FTE, but weekend working will be required.

We are recruiting one Clinical Research Fellow 3 years, with a view to also completing a PhD with the University of Manchester. There will be an initial probation of 9 months.

The Fellow will support the clinical studies for a new Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Innovation Hub. This is funded by a new award from the CF Trust, with the current post funded by the North West Lung Centre Charity. The Innovation Hub is a multi-centre initiative, led by The University of Manchester, to look at the causes of exacerbations in CF.

The Fellow will help set up and deliver the clinical studies that underpin this award, and will work closely with basic scientists and clinical colleagues in Manchester and elsewhere. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment and acquire a wide variety of transferable skills, including but not limited to: clinical research; data analysis; airborne pollution; lung symptoms; respiratory viruses; and exacerbations.

The successful candidate will already be registered with the GMC and should have experience of working in the NHS and respiratory medicine. Prior research experience is helpful but not essential.

We are recruiting one Clinical Research Fellow for 12 months with extension to 3 years on mutual agreement to complete a PhD with the University of Manchester.

The post will support a series of experimental medicine studies embedded within the Respiratory theme of the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre. These studies will interrogate the role of ATP release in the airways and activity in the central nervous system of patients with refractory chronic cough.

The candidate will join the very established University of Manchester Cough Research Team.  The studies will be performed in collaboration with the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility at Wythenshawe Hospital.

The candidate will ideally have experience in respiratory medicine and respiratory research and will provide medical support for these studies including bronchoscopic sampling.

Applications are invited for a position to undertake timely instrument development work on modern array spectrophotometers, in both spectral and retrieval modes, within a well-established, internationally regarded group. The successful candidate will also support the smooth running of the existing ultraviolet radiation and ozone instrument suite at the University of Manchester’s surface atmospheric radiation monitoring site, the delivery of quality assured data to a number of international databases, and augment data from the new instruments into existing protocols and processes. The role is funded by DEFRA and covers monitoring sites at Reading and Manchester. The successful candidate will work closely with the project’s senior scientist and may also liaise with DEFRA, the monitoring site staff, database managers and international bodies that determine the operating and reporting procedures for the data.

We are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic person to join the Manchester MRC/NIHR ELSI Node project team. The post holder will undertake and support patient-facing research.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a keen researcher with clinical/ clinical research experience, experience of qualitative research and of working with patients or vulnerable/marginalized individuals to work on a project of international significance. The post holder will play an important role in delivery of this project. You will also have the opportunity to co-supervise Master’s Student research.

The post holder will work with project leads, partners and project managers to deliver study objectives. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: conducting research interviews with patient and non-patient participants; analysing qualitative and quantitative data; working with clinical teams to ascertain patients for studies and promoting study participation; collection of patient data; applying for and maintaining research ethics approvals.

The post holder will hold a postgraduate qualification in Genetic/Genomic Counselling, Genomic Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Medical Sociology or Social Sciences, and have experience working with patients or vulnerable/marginalised people. Holding, or being close to completion, of a relevant a PhD/DPhil is desirable.

This is a full-time appointment on a fixed term contract for 2 years, funded by the MRC/NIHR. A part-time appointment will be considered. You will be based at the University of Manchester. A hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Applications are sought for a Post-doctoral Research Associate position within the group of Dr Giacomo Crisenza at the University of Manchester (Department of Chemistry). The post is available from 15th November 2024, or soon thereafter, for 1 year in the first instance, with the potential for renewal for another year. The post is part of an EPSRC-funded research programme (ALKe-Syn – UKRI New Investigator Award 2024), seeking the implementation of new synthetic protocols that use renewable energy sources – such as electricity and visible light – to valorise carbon feedstocks. Specifically, the successful candidate will develop unprecedented enantioselective electrochemical and photochemical reactions enabling the conversion of “flat” unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkenes, alkynes, aromatics) into value-added three-dimensional chiral building blocks. These will expand the current chemical space towards previously inaccessible structures, and streamline the synthesis of medicines, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

The candidate should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in organic chemistry, or related field, and have strong expertise in organic synthesis and standard analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, CV, UV-vis, among others). Previous experience in synthetic radical chemistry and asymmetric catalysis would be ideal. The candidate should also demonstrate excellent communication ability, organizational skills, and predisposition to teamwork.

For informal enquiries and details about the project, please contact Dr Crisenza (giacomo.crisenza@manchester.ac.uk) with a CV, listing the contact details of referees, and a cover letter. 

We seek candidates (either clinical or non-clinical) for two-year positions as Intermediate Research (Transition) Fellows in Cardiovascular Sciences at the newly established Manchester British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence (CRE). These Fellowships will provide support (personal salary, access to scientific support posts, and consumables) for successful candidates to prepare, within the timeframe of the funding, applications for externally funded personal Fellowships at Intermediate level to take the next step towards their scientific independence.

You will have a strong track record of scientific achievement as a post-doctoral scientist with clear evidence of potential as an independent investigator. You will develop a research programme that aligns with one or more of the five Research Themes of the Manchester CRE (Cardiovascular Genomics and Development; Heart Failure; Cardiovascular/Cerebrovascular Inflammation; Data Science; Computational Cardiovascular Medicine), benefiting from mentorship by key CRE stakeholders working in the appropriate Theme.

We seek candidates (either clinical or non-clinical) for two-year positions as Senior Transition Fellows in Cardiovascular Sciences at the newly established Manchester British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence (CRE). These Fellowships will provide support (personal salary, access to scientific support posts, and consumables)  for successful candidates to prepare, within the timeframe of the funding, applications for externally funded personal Fellowships at Senior level to consolidate their scientific independence.

You will have a strong track record of scientific achievement and profile as an emerging leader in your field. You will lead a research programme that aligns with one or more of the five Research Themes of the Manchester CRE (Cardiovascular Genomics and Development; Heart Failure; Cardiovascular/Cerebrovascular Inflammation; Data Science; Computational Cardiovascular Medicine).

Applications are invited for a research associate position in the UK ALMA Regional Centre Node headed by Prof. Gary Fuller at the JBCA.

The holder of this position will play a leading role in the UK ARC Node and EU ARC user support, science and development activities. The appointee will spend 75% of their time as part of the team supporting astronomers planning ALMA observations, acquiring and processing data. This will involve one-to-one support, the passing on of mm-wave interferometry skills, and the testing and enhancement of software and imaging tools, with the exact balance of activities to be agreed after appointment. This work will require significant active interaction with both the ESO ARC and the other members of the European ARC Node network, as well as the wider international ALMA project. For the remaining 25% of their time the successful candidate will be expected to engage in their own independent research program focused on ALMA science, in collaboration with researchers locally and elsewhere.

This is a full-time post available from 1 January 2025 and will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 26 months. The UK ARC Node policy is to maintain a stable group of staff and so the position is likely to be extended for future years depending on funding and performance.