Job Description

Applications are invited from highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals, to work on an interdisciplinary project exploring the mechanisms underlying diabetic kidney disease (DKD).

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in the analysis of \'omics\' datasets (including transcriptomics and epigenomics), to perform cutting-edge, clinically relevant, kidney research. The limited treatment options, increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, and poor outcomes for DKD patients highlights the need to identify novel therapeutic targets, which requires a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms.

You will work with Dr Abigail Lay (project supervisor and PI), to identify novel, modifiable mechanistic pathways underlying DKD. The initial focus will be on identifying kidney-specific epigenetic modifications (specifically DNA methylation) which play causal roles in disease.

The successful candidate will join a thriving research division and be based in a modern laboratory in the AV Hill Building at the University of Manchester. You will have access to state-of-the-art core facilities, mentoring and career development opportunities.

This position is funded by the BHF Research Accelerator (Division of Cardiovascular Sciences) and is fixed term for 12 months.

You should apply if

• You have, or are expected to receive, a PhD or equivalent in medicine, biological sciences or related discipline.
• You have experience working with transcriptomics, proteomics and/or epigenomics data
• You are an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a commitment to collaborative research

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 more

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:Dr Abigail Lay

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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.

University of Manchester