University of Exeter
Graduate Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Graduate Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Graduate Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow
About the Role
This full-time post is offered as a fixed-term contract and is funded by Cancer Research UK until 31st July 2028. In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities will be reviewed and discussed during the contract.
Salary
The starting salary depends on the role and experience:
- Graduate Research Assistant (Grade E(25)): £33,951
- Postdoctoral Research Associate (Grade E(26)): £34,610
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Grade F): £43,482
The Role
The Faculty seeks a Graduate Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Research Associate, or Postdoctoral Research Fellow with strong quantitative skills to lead research projects. This full-time post, available from 1 August 2026 to 31st July 2028), is part of a large Cancer Research UK funded research programme led by the University of Bristol.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and apply research ideas and methods, applying cutting-edge statistical techniques to investigate links between:
- Metabolic disease
- Reproductive ageing
- Cancer
- Provide evidence on causes of cancer through genetic analyses:
- Investigate relationships between:
- Fat distribution
- Hormonal status and cancer (using methods like Mendelian randomization)
- Analyse:
- Genomic and health data from large population-based cohorts
- Large-scale genome-wide association studies
- Population-scale whole-genome sequencing analyses
- Investigate relationships between:
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About You
Skills and Experience
Applicants should have:
- Experience in:
- Statistical and/or computational approaches
- Large-scale data analysis
- Genetic analyses
- Genetic epidemiology
Communication skills
Candidates must be able to:
- Present research progress and outcomes
- Communicate complex information (verbally, in writing, electronically)
- Make presentations at conferences and other events
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Qualifications (minimum requirements)
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Graduate Research Assistant
- First degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in related field
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Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow
- Relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent qualification/experience
For Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Grade F)
- An internationally recognised researcher
- Proven high impact publications
- Sufficient specialist knowledge to develop research programmes and methodologies
However, applicants at earlier career stages are encouraged to apply.
Full Details
Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification for further details.
Further Information
Contact: Dr Katherine Ruth Email: K.S.Ruth@exeter.ac.uk
How We Can Help
If you are considering applying and need support, contact:
- hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk
- Request reasonable adjustments
- Learn about the Disability Confident Scheme [here](#“Find out more”).
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