Assistant Professor in Cancer Biology

Interview Date: To be confirmed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Cancer biologist with a focus on pharmacogenomics and computational biology to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team involved with the development of novel tumour-selective therapeutics. The ICT has an international reputation for translational research leading to the identification of novel therapies. The Institute is housed in a self-contained purpose-built facility with dedicated resources for tumour biology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, target validation, drug analysis and proteomics. See www.bradford.ac.uk/ict for further information.

The successful applicant will make a scholarly contribution to research, teaching and knowledge exchange in Cancer Biology with a focus on Cancer Pharmacogenomics and Computational Biology including in silico Drug Modelling that are relevant to the University strategy and the sub-strategies of Research & Innovation Strategy and Learning, Teaching & Student Experience Strategy.

You will have a PhD in a related discipline, with proven research expertise in the cancer biology and pharmacogenomics area.

Salary will be in the range £45,737 - £59,450 dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries to Professor Sherif El-Khamisy (s.el-khamisy@bradford.ac.uk) or Dr Steve Shnyder (s.d.shnyder@bradford.ac.uk).

In return we offer:

• Excellent Salary package £45,737 - £59,450
• Generous pension scheme - USS Website
• Annual leave starting at 30 days, plus an additional 8 bank holidays and 5 customary holidays (taken at Easter and Christmas) per year
• Family friendly policies
• Multiple staff networks
• We are a family friendly University with an agile workforce and are open to flexible working arrangements. 
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