"Research Associate"

Cardiff University - Division of Infection and Immunity - School of Medicine - College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Location:	Cardiff
Salary:	£41,064 to £46,049 per annum (Grade 6).
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	20th January 2026
Closes:	6th February 2026
Job Ref:	21205BR

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 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