Research Associate in Prostate Cancer Tumor Microenvironment

1000scholars; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to the project titled “Investigating the tumour microenvironment of high-risk localised prostate cancer to identify actionable pathways involved.” Working with Professor Hing Leung and a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to publications and proposals and help steer the project as opportunities arise.

This full-time post (35 hours per week) has funding until 2 January 2029.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to formulation and submission of research publications and proposals.
• Help manage and direct the project as opportunities allow.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to the project titled “Investigating the tumour microenvironment of high-risk localised prostate cancer to identify actionable pathways involved.”

The successful candidate will be working with Professor Hing Leung and the wider multi-disciplinary research team. They will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this project as opportunities allow.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Hing Leung [e-mail]

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available until 2 January 2029.

Closing date: 19 October 2026 23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/

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The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

£41,064 to £46,049 per annum