Research Associate

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.

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.

Benefits:

- 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Great campus facilities.
- Generous employer contribution pension scheme (USS).
- Salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.