Temporary Cancer Biology Technician
Join our newly established research group under Dr Daniel Turnham at UWE Bristol. The team focuses on advancing the understanding of prostate cancer progression and identifying novel therapeutic targets to improve treatment options for advanced disease.
About This Role
You will contribute to two projects funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences and UWE’s Vice‑Chancellor's Early Career Researcher Award, both focused on developing innovative therapeutic approaches for advanced prostate cancer.
Key responsibilities include performing 2D and 3D cell culture, qRT‑PCR, Western blotting, omics‑based analysis, and collaborating closely with postgraduate students and other team members to support day‑to‑day project activities.
About You
Required background: strong foundational knowledge in cell or cancer biology, BSc (Hons) in biomedical sciences or a related discipline, and extensive experience in tissue culture and core molecular techniques. You must manage your workload independently and be able to generate, analyse, and interpret experimental data.
Desirable experience: RNA‑seq, metabolomics, live‑cell imaging, or dissecting animal tissues. A demonstrable interest in cancer biology and a focused plan for how this position could help you develop your research career are also valued.
Location
The role is based at our vibrant Frenchay campus, equipped with state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, facilities, and equipment.
Why UWE Bristol
UWE Bristol is one of the largest higher‑education providers in the South West, with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff worldwide. We offer generous employee benefits, including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave, a career‑average pension scheme, retail savings, onsite nursery, and ample opportunities for training and personal development.
Further Information
If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Dr Daniel Turnham via email at daniel.turnham@uwe.ac.uk.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert once suitable candidates are found. The closing date for this advert is 04/01/2025.
Interviews will be scheduled at Frenchay or online if required. The position is a 6‑month full‑time role based entirely on campus.
Right to Work in the UK
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of this right. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on acceptable documents. UWE Bristol does not cover visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to Applicants
We’d love to hear from you. If you are excited about this opportunity, please complete our application form as soon as possible. Tell us how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification section. Provide specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting we will inform you of the outcome by email.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under‑represented in this area; however, all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability. UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community and values the creativity and problem‑solving that diversity brings.
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