We are recruiting an ambitious, self-motivated Research Associate to join Dr Williams’ research group focusing on cell fate choices from the multipotent neural plate border during early embryo development.

The successful candidate will work on a Medical Research Council funded project to conduct single-cell multiomics profiling of distinct populations of neural plate border cells isolated from developing chicken embryos.

Candidates must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant biological discipline, including, Developmental Biology, Genomics or Stem Cell Biology.

Please refer to the particulars of appointment for further details.

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 here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to . Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Ruth Williams

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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.