Research Associate

Opportunita; Bradford; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

13 statutory days

Family-friendly policies

Campus facilities

Employer pension

Job summary

The University of Bradford is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to cancer therapeutics research within the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics. You will evaluate hypoxia-selective compounds in 2D and 3D cancer models and support translational drug development with LC-MS studies, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.

The role requires an MSc or PhD in cancer biology or related discipline, practical experience in mammalian cell culture and in vitro assays, and strong data

Qualifications

• Practical experience in laboratory-based cancer biology research.
• Experience with designing and analysing laboratory experiments.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and in vitro assays.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate hypoxia-selective therapeutics in 2D/3D cancer models.
• Investigate mechanisms of action and therapeutic response.
• Support translational drug development and data dissemination.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Lab-based cancer biology

Data analysis

Molecular biology

Education

MSc or PhD in cancer biology or related discipline

Tools

LC-MS

Job description

**Deadline is approaching**This call closes in 2 days. Plan your application and apply through the official source in time.ResearcherActive English Verified Official SourceOpportunity Details# Research AssociateUniversity of Bradford Bradford, United KingdomSalary: **GBP 35,608 - 38,784 per year**Application Deadline: **November 2, 2026**Position Type: **Researcher**Date Posted: **October 31, 2026**Contact Email: **[e-mail]**Source details may be limited## Project Description**University of Bradford**At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2027, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.**Safeguarding**The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.**Faculty**The Institute of Cancer Therapeutics (ICT), within the Institute of Health and Social Care, has over 30 years of internationally recognised expertise in cancer pharmacology, drug discovery and translational research. Its multidisciplinary and collaborative environment reflects the University’s values of excellence, innovation, inclusion and impact, with a strong focus on translating scientific discoveries into improved cancer treatments.**What you will be doing:*** Evaluate novel hypoxia-selective therapeutics using 2D and 3D cancer models, including in combination with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.* Investigate mechanisms of action and therapeutic response using molecular and cellular biology, flow cytometry and gene-editing approaches.* Support translational drug development through LC-MS-based studies of drug activation, stability and pharmacokinetics, alongside data analysis and dissemination of findings.**Qualifications/ experience:*** MSc or PhD (with equivalent research experience) in cancer biology, pharmacology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline.**Experience, Skills and Knowledge*** Practical experience of laboratory-based research in cancer biology, pharmacology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences or a related discipline.* Experience in mammalian cell culture and in vitro biological assays.* Experience of designing, conducting and analysing laboratory experiments and interpreting scientific data.**Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford**Within the Faculty of Health and Social Care, we recognise the value of greater diversity within our research community. We particularly welcome applications from **Black, Pakistani and Bangladeshi backgrounds**, who are currently underrepresented in research careers. This opportunity is supported by a **Wellcome Accelerator Award**, and we encourage applications from talented researchers from these communities to help strengthen diversity and inclusion within cancer research.**In Return we Offer:*** 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days.* Family-friendly policies* Great campus facilities* Generous employer contribution pension scheme - https:USSFind more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.**Additional Information:**If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Dr. Francis Mprah Barnieh ([e-mail]) we would love to hear from you.---### Academic [e-mail]31/10/2026Last UpdateUniversity of Bradfordjobs.bradford.ac.uk## Apply for this positionThis application must be completed through the official university portal.Apply on official website Source Domain**jobs.bradford.ac.uk**Status**Verified official source**Always cross-verify dates and details on the university's official site before submitting your application.