Job Description

Research Associate in Leukaemia Genetics

Role

: Research Associate in Leukaemia Genetics

Department

: School of Medicine

Grade:

6 (33,020 - 36,654)

Responsible to

: Principal Investigator

Campus:

Derry~Londonderry

(Fixed term for two years / Full Time)

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will work on an ambitious project focused on co-occurring mutations in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) led by Dr Kyle Matchett (School of Medicine, Ulster University). The project will involve bioinformatics analysis of large patient cohorts, modelling of co-mutations by CRISPR-Cas9 and collaborative translational studies with Dr Linde Miles (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, USA). As part of the project, the successful candidate will spend a period of time (~two months) at the Miles Lab in Cincinnati, USA.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of a dynamic and collaborative research group that values research excellence, translational impact, and a vibrant research culture. Our group provides a supportive research environment where research innovation and independent scientific thinking are strongly encouraged. Moreover, it is expected that the successful candidate will have strategic plans to apply for independent fellowships during/on the completion of this project, which will be actively supported.

The post is based at the Personalised Medicine Centre (PMC), School of Medicine, Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Derry~Londonderry (Matchett Lab) and will require travel and collaborative work at the Miles Lab in Cincinnati, USA. The post is funded by The Little Princess Trust.

Closing date: 8th September 2025 at 23.30

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan.The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

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We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

Job ID :

037806

Location :

Magee

Close Date :

08-Sep-2025