University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering
Research Associate
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Research Associate
Institute of Health and Social Care
Pharmaceutical Sciences (including ICT and CPSS)
Salary: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0204544-1
About the Role:
At the University of Bradford, we focus on creating social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion and have topped 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.
Responsibilities:
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.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
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 analyzing laboratory experiments and interpreting scientific data.
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford:
Within the Faculty of Health and Social Care, we recognize 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.
In Return We Offer:
- 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days.
- Family-friendly policies
- Great campus facilities
- Generous employer contribution pension scheme - https://USS
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London