Research Associate In Translational Radiobiology:Oglesby Cancer Research Building, 555 Wilmslow Road, M20 4GJ
Manchester, United Kingdom
16 Nov 2026
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Overview
- Institution
- The University of Manchester
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- 16 November 2026
- Hours
- Full time (1 FTE) per week
About this position
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate in Translational Radiobiology. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within the Translational Radiobiology group under the supervision of Professor Ananya Choudhury at Manchester Cancer Research Centre. You will support a Prostate Cancer UK funded project investigating extracellular matrix remodelling in prostate cancer radioresistance and the development of non-invasive urinary biomarkers to monitor treatment response.
You will be responsible for
- Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required.
- Use creativity to analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes.
- Prepare proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.
- Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About
You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- Have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD (or equivalent)
- Specialist knowledge in the discipline oncology, radiobiology or radiotherapy
- Experience in research methods and techniques in molecular biology assays, specifically RNA/DNA extraction and real time PCR assay, Western blots, Immunofluorescence
- Experience of working on clinical research projects involving collection and processing of human liquid and tissue samples
- Experience in cell culture and excellent aseptic techniques
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of undergraduate or masters project supervision
- Experience working in research related to prostate cancer
- Experience working on clinical research projects
- Specialist knowledge in the field of radiotherapy
- Experience in RNAseq, Genomics and/or proteomics (such as Mass Spectrometry)
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here .
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy .
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Professor Ananya Choudhury / Dr Luisa Vanesa Biolatti
Email Address: ananya.choudhury@manchester.ac.uk / luisa.biolatti@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries and administrative support
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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