University of Bradford

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Faculty

The work will mainly be carried out at the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics (ICT) within the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Bradford, however the post will also include a 4-month training placement at the University of Cape Town in SNAP-tag technology. The latter is utilised for site-specific conjugation of novel payloads. The ICT has an international reputation for translational research leading to the identification of novel therapies and additionally provides laboratory support to early phase clinical trials. The Institute has dedicated facilities for medicinal chemistry, cell biology, pharmacology, drug analysis, proteomics and tumour biology, all under one roof. See www.bradford.ac.uk/ict for further information.

What you will be doing:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a post-doctoral research assistant to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, successful drug discovery team focused on driving translation of a new class of tumour-selective therapeutic towards the clinic. You will contribute to the development of the next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). 

Qualifications/ experience:

You will have a PhD and relevant experience in chemical biology and/or cancer pharmacology, and laboratory experience in the evaluation of ADCs and/or potent chemotherapeutic payloads. We welcome enthusiastic, motivated and driven team-players interested in translational cancer drug development, willing to work in a dynamic research environment, and keen to build upon their skills and experience.

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford 

The University of Bradford’s commitment to EDI, which is a fundamental part of its values in innovation and establishing opportunities in both educational and research sectors. We encourage applications from candidates belonging to under-represented groups including Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, female scientists and care leavers, and researchers with disabilities.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please email Prof Klaus Pors (k.pors1@bradford.ac.uk) for further information. 

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

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In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics.  The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.