University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering
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Research Associate
Institute of Health and Social Care
Pharmaceutical Sciences (including ICT and CPSS)
Salary: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum
Fixed Term for 12 months
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0204544-2
University of Bradford
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.
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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.
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In Return We Offer
- 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days.
- Family-friendly policies
- Great campus facilities
- Generous employer contribution pension scheme - USS
Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Additional Information
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Dr. Francis Mprah Barnieh (F.mprahbarnieh1@bradford.ac.uk) we would love to hear from you.
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.
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