Senior Research Associate

Salary on appointment will be £38,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £45,413 per annum 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate to join the Norwich Medical School to conduct studies as part of the Pan Prostate Cancer Group (https://panprostate.org/). The studies will lead to the development of molecular tests that can be used to identify aggressive prostate cancer in patients at the time of diagnosis. The work is laboratory based but will involve bioinformatic analysis of the collected data. 
 
As a Senior Research Associate you will contribute to the research programme, analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.

You will have a postgraduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and previous research experience would be advantageous.  
 
This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis to 30 June 2027.  

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 3 August 2025

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