Senior Translational Oncology Research Fellow

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Hampton is seeking an outstanding Research Fellow to join a translational oncology programme focused on precision treatment for gastrointestinal cancers.

The role spans experimental strategy, clinical relevance, and progression toward future clinical application, with collaboration across laboratory scientists, clinicians, and molecular researchers in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in cancer biology or a related discipline
• Strong background in experimental oncology or cellular/molecular biology
• Experience developing or optimising complex biological assays or model systems
• Ability to interpret multifaceted biological data critically
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Evidence of scientific writing and publication
• Experience working with translational or clinically aligned research programmes
• Familiarity with cancer therapeutics, resistance biology, or tumour modelling
• Experience integrating molecular and functional datasets
• Understanding of research governance, ethics, or regulatory frameworks
• Experience working within multidisciplinary environments

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimising advanced experimental cancer models
• Leading functional studies examining therapeutic response and resistance
• Integrating biological and molecular data to support translational interpretation
• Contributing to clinically relevant reporting and communication of findings
• Supporting regulatory, governance, and translational preparation activities
• Helping shape experimental direction in collaboration with clinical and scientific investigators

Job description

University of South Hampton is seeking an outstanding Research Fellow to join a translational oncology programme focused on precision treatment for gastrointestinal cancers.

The role spans experimental strategy, clinical relevance, and progression toward future clinical application, with collaboration across laboratory scientists, clinicians, and molecular researchers in a dynamic team.