Research Associate in Cancer Biology

Overview

The University of Bristol is offering a full-time, fixed-term position as a Research Associate in Cancer Biology within the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences in the United Kingdom. This funded New Ideas research project focuses on using splice-switching oligonucleotides for cancer therapeutics, specifically exploring how altering mRNA splicing events can selectively kill cancer cells or sensitize them to chemotherapies. The appointment lasts for up to 12 months.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold a relevant PhD or expect to be awarded one very soon, along with a strong motivation to impact childhood cancer research. Applicants need to possess high-level practical skills in molecular, biochemical, and cell biology techniques, alongside hands-on experience in bioinformatics for proteomics and transcriptomics.

Requirements

The role requires a strong understanding of gene regulation, particularly regulation driven by post-transcriptional mRNA splicing. The selected candidate must demonstrate strong initiative to independently plan, execute, analyze, and present experiments. Required practical proficiencies include chromatin immunoprecipitation, RNA immunoprecipitation, co-immunoprecipitation, quantitative PCR, alternative splicing analysis, western blotting, tissue culture, confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, and flow cytometry.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £40,704 to £45,641 per annum at Grade I, based on a full-time work pattern of 35 hours per week over a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key dates

The application process closes at 23:59 UK time on Monday, November 16, 2026.