Bioinformatics Research Associate @ The University of Manchester

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Bioinformatics Research Associate
You will work within two laboratories that are part of an internationally recognised, high quality, multidisciplinary program that investigates several diverse aspects of eukaryotic gene expression. A number of projects in labs will be supported which use the latest genomics technologies, including ChIP-seq and RNA-seq, to study how cellular signaling affects transcription factor function and chromatin structure on a genome-wide scale. Both embryonic stem cells and mammalian embryogenesis are being studied (for recent publications see; Nucleic Acids Res. 40:3990-4001 doi: 10.1093/nar/gkr1240; Cell Reports, doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2014.05.037). You will join two highly motivated research groups working on the molecular mechanisms of eukaryotic transcription factor function in the context of differentiation and development.

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Closing date : 11/02/2015
Reference : LSX-05845
Faculty / Organisational unit : Life Sciences
School / Directorate : School of Life Sciences
Division : Cellular Systems
Employment type : Fixed Term
Duration : 36 months
Location : Oxford Road, Manchester
Salary : £30,434 to £37,394 per annum
Hours per week : Full time
  • You should ideally possess (or shortly expect to gain) a PhD and have postgraduate qualifications and experience in bioinformatics analysis, including UNIX programming and database management. A desire to work on cutting edge aspects of gene regulation is essential.
  • The School of Cellular Systems is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School received a Silver Award in 2009 for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Professor Andy Sharrocks
Email: [email protected] or
Nicoletta Bobola
Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0161 275 4499
Technical support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01565 818 234
  • Date of external posting:13th January 2015
  • This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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You will work within two laboratories that are part of an internationally recognised, high quality, multidisciplinary program that investigates several diverse aspects of eukaryotic gene expression. A number of projects in labs will be supported which use the latest genomics technologies, including ChIP-seq and RNA-seq, to study how cellular signaling affects transcription factor function and chromatin structure on a genome-wide scale.