Research Associate in Breast Cancer Prevention
Research Associate in Breast Cancer Prevention
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Job Title: Research Associate in Breast Cancer Prevention
Job Location: Manchester UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Fulltime
Job Seniority Level: Entry level
What structural features define highrisk breast tissue and can these be identified by mammography
Can we predict responders and nonresponders prior to prevention treatment
Can an understanding of the biology of risk identify novel prevention targets
The project will employ two parallel strategies. One will be to undertake high resolution analysis of breast tissue composition and its response to tamoxifen. The second will be to use machine learning analysis of serial mammograms collected in large screening programs. This specific post will be focussed on the first approach.
The purpose of this role will be:
- Identify the biological features of resistance to preventive tamoxifen in breast tissue biopsies.
- Define the mechanistic effect of tamoxifen to identify novel prevention targets using ex vivo explant cultures.
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
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
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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.
https://lifelancer/jobs/view/760d8a2b6a52d642344dc518f15cca40
Employment Type
Full Time
