University of Bradford
Location
Bradford | United Kingdom
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£33,966 to £37,099 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term for 8 months
Post Type:Full Time
Contract Type:Fixed Term
Closing Date:Friday 15 March 2024
Interview Date:To be confirmed
Reference:HR0163828
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a post-doctoral research assistant, funded by Breast Cancer Now, to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, successful drug discovery team focused on driving translation of a new class of tumour-selective therapeutic towards the clinic. You will contribute to the development of novel targeted chemotherapeutics for the treatment of breast cancer.
You will have a PhD and relevant experience in cancer pharmacology, and laboratory experience in the evaluation of potent chemotherapeutics. We welcome enthusiastic, motivated and driven team-players interested in translational cancer drug development, willing to work in a dynamic research environment, and keen to build upon their skills and experience.
All work will be carried out at the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics (ICT) within the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Bradford. The Institute of Cancer Therapeutics has an international reputation for translational research leading to the identification of novel therapies and additionally provides laboratory support to early phase clinical trials. The Institute has dedicated facilities for medicinal chemistry, cell biology, pharmacology, drug analysis, proteomics and tumour biology, all under one roof. See www.bradford.ac.uk/ict for further information.
Informal enquiries prior to application may be made to Prof Robert Falconer at e-mail address [email protected].
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The University of Bradford strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Deadline: 1 week (internal applicants only)
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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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£33.97k - £37.1k per annum
