Summary
The University of Manchester is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate in Genetic Epidemiology. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead genetic and proteomic analyses aimed at developing and validating diagnostic tests for axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
Research Associate in Genetic Epidemiology at the University of Manchester, UK
Designation
Research Associate in Genetic Epidemiology
Job Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Salary | £37,694 – £41,064 per annum |
| Employment Type | Fixed Term |
| Contract Duration | 36 months |
| Hours Per Week | Full time (1 FTE) |
| Location | Oxford Road |
| Closing Date | 06/07/2026 |
Research Area
Genetic Epidemiology, focusing on the genetic and proteomic analyses relevant to axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Essential Criteria:
- PhD awarded, or close to completion, in statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, computational genomics, data science, biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative discipline with a substantial genomics component.
- Experience conducting GWAS meta-analysis using summary-level data.
- Experience generating, applying, or validating genetic risk scores in independent datasets.
- Experience evaluating risk scores or prediction models in biomedical data.
- Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in developing or evaluating diagnostic prediction models with high-dimensional molecular data.
- Experience analyzing proteomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic, or other omics datasets.
- Familiarity with Olink, SomaScan, or other proteomic platforms.
- Background in HLA/MHC analysis or immune-mediated disease genetics.
Job Description
The Research Associate will be responsible for:
- Conducting GWAS and GWAS meta-analyses using individual-level and summary-level genetic data.
- Preparing, quality controlling, harmonizing, and analyzing large-scale genetic and clinical datasets, including resources like UK Biobank and All of Us.
- Generating, applying, validating, and comparing genetic risk scores for axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
- Evaluating genetic risk scores alongside clinical variables and other biomarkers across relevant subgroups.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications to the recruitment team via the official University of Manchester Job Portal. Ensure to include your CV and a cover letter outlining your fit for the position.
Last Date to Apply
All applications must be submitted by midnight on 06/07/2026.
