Research Associate in Cancer Biophysics

at University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Salary

£39,560 a year

Closing date

29 November 2026

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Not given in the advert

Type of post

Research

Contract

Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract

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13 November 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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Job description: The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special. Overview We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Medicine and Population Health for someone with a passion for exploring nuclear organisation within cancer cells. We are wanting them to use their skills in high resolution cell imaging and advanced cell biophysics. You will join the research group of Prof Chris Toseland in our large and diverse School. You will work in a well-connected team with a world-leading reputation in cell biophysics. The project will implement a range of skills including live cell imaging, super resolution imaging and single molecule imaging, alongside advanced biophysical characterisation methods such as atomic force microscopy and optical tweezers. We seek self-motivated, innovative and creative candidates with a PhD (or be close to completion/have equivalent postdoctoral level experience) in a relevant field, expertise in at least some of the above techniques, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work independently and in a team. We encourage applications from diverse academic backgrounds, such as biology, biophysics, biochemistry and biomedical sciences. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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