Research Associate

University of Bradford; Bradford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Family-friendly policies

Great campus facilities

Pension scheme

Job summary

University of Bradford invites applications for a research role in the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics to evaluate novel hypoxia-selective therapeutics and support translational drug development. You will work on 2D/3D cancer models and study mechanisms of action with molecular biology and flow cytometry.

The post is fixed-term for 12 months, requiring an enhanced DBS check, and is open to staff with internal eligibility. Salary is £35,608 to £38,784 per annum.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in cancer biology, pharmacology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or related discipline.
• Practical experience of laboratory-based research in cancer biology, pharmacology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences or related discipline.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and in vitro biological assays.
• Experience of designing, conducting and analysing laboratory experiments and interpreting scientific data.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lab biology

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Education

MSc or PhD in relevant field

Tools

LC-MS

Flow cytometry

Gene editing

Job description

Pharmaceutical Sciences (including ICT and CPSS)

Salary: £35,608 to £38,784per annum

Fixed Term for 12 months

PostType: Full Time

ContractType: Fixed Term

ClosingDate: Monday 02 November 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: HR0204544

This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

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.

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days.
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities
• Generous employer contribution pension scheme - https: USS

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.