Project Title

Adhesion signalling to the nuclear membrane

Project Description

This research project will define how extracellular rigidity signals to the nuclear membrane. The objectives are:

1. To use proximity biotinylation to generate an association network for the LINC complex.

2. To determine how rigidity sensing alters the composition of the LINC complex.

The post is available from 1st August 2025 and is full time for up to 13 months (with a 9 month probation)

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 discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of , , , , expression, or belief, , and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Martin Humphries

Email: martin.humphries@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.