The University of Manchester
Research Technician
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An exciting opportunity exists to carry out a Research Technician position in the newly established Manchester Neurovascular programme to establish treatment options for Alzheimer’s Disease. The position will be initially available for two years, with the possibility of extending up to 4 years. The research will be carried out in the Microvascular@Manchester group under the guidance of Professor Adam Greenstein and Dr Harry Pritchard. The post will be based within the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Manchester and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre.
The research follows on from the recent work from the Microvascular@Manchester group into the pathways underlying the reduction in cerebral blood flow in Alzheimer’s Disease. View the related research publication.
The appointed person will work with cerebral arteries from mice, to discover the mechanism by which amyloid beta contracts vascular smooth muscle cells. The goal of the project is to trial novel compounds to prevent amyloid beta induced vasoconstriction, thereby increasing cerebral blood flow and maintaining cognitive function.
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You will be responsible for:
- Assisting in pressure myography experiments
- High speed confocal imaging of pressurized arteries
- Assisting in electrophysiology and molecular approaches
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
Our benefits include:
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
- Purple Place employee discount platform
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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