Research Associate

Applications are invited to apply for a Research Associate post in the Division of Infection and Immunity within the School of Medicine, Cardiff University, based at Heath Park Campus. This School of Medicine post will be within the Gallimore Godkin lab (https://www.cancerimmunology.co.uk) and is a position within a three-year programme grant funded by Worldwide cancer Research. The project involves the identification of novel T cell epitopes from colorectal antigens focussing on neoantigens, cancer associated antigens and non-canonical antigens. CD8+ T cell responses to these antigens will be measured in a range of assays including T cell – organoid co-cultures.  Essential skills include a proven knowledge of T cell biology, working with CD8+ T cells and organoids in tissue culture. Live cell microscopy skills are highly desirable. The successful candidate will join a thriving team of cancer researchers studying fundamental aspects of cancer immunology, and seeking means to translate this knowledge to novel cancer treatments.

Candidates should have a PhD, or be about to submit a thesis for examination, and demonstrate significant relevant outputs i.e. publication/s in this area or relevant industrial experience.

For informal enquiries candidates should contact Professor Awen Gallimore (gallimoream@cardiff.ac.uk).

This post is full time (35 hours per week), available immediately and fixed term until 31st March 2029.

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you can also choose to spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave, (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Closing date: Friday, 6 February 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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