Cancer Research PostDoc positions and fellowships in United Kingdom

This postdoctoral position at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences focuses on developing a spatially resolved 3D atlas of bone marrow using advanced imaging, spatial transcriptomics, and computational pathology. The successful candidate will integrate AI-driven image analysis with molecular and clinical data to identify disease-associated features in blood cancer and skeletal injury, collaborating within the Wellcome-funded 3DxN consortium and gaining expertise in bioinformatics, machine learning, and multidisciplinary research.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will join the Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London to develop novel immunotherapy treatment combinations for ovarian cancer. The project utilizes in‑vitro 3D multicellular models and in vivo murine models, integrating image analysis software to evaluate therapeutic efficacy. Candidates are expected to hold a PhD (or have submitted their thesis and passed the viva) and preferably have experience in solid malignancy research. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working arrangements within a leading cancer research centre.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Liquid Biopsy at Queen Mary University of London will develop multi-omics machine learning and AI models using liquid biopsy next-generation sequencing data for early cancer detection. The role focuses on analysing cell-free DNA, including whole genome and methylome sequencing data, to create sensitive diagnostic tools. Candidates must have a strong background in bioinformatics or computational biology, proficiency in Python or R, experience with high-performance compute clusters and Unix/Linux environments, and a proven record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals. The position is based in the Rosenfeld lab at the Barts Cancer Institute, offering a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and access to extensive patient sample collections.

Join the Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London as a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate how tumour extracellular matrix remodeling influences immunotherapy response. You will focus on triple-negative breast cancer, using spatial tumour analysis and ECM-focused models to understand immune cell positioning and phenotype. Collaborating with biotech partners, you will translate findings into precision therapies that convert immune-excluded tumours into therapy-responsive ones.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Translational Myeloma Research at the University of Oxford will support the Oxford Translational Myeloma Centre’s portfolio of translational and pre‑clinical studies. The role focuses on generating next‑generation single‑cell and spatial transcriptomic, epigenomic and proteomic data, collecting biomarker samples, and performing computational analyses of the bone marrow microenvironment and stromal cell biology in myeloma. The postholder will work under the supervision of Professor Oppermann, collaborate with clinical, academic and industry partners, and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, trial clinics and service development for advanced therapies. This fixed‑term, part‑time (40% FTE) position offers a competitive NHS salary range, extensive benefits, and the opportunity to develop expertise in cutting‑edge haematology research.

This postdoctoral fellowship focuses on translational oncology within a gastrointestinal cancer research programme at the University of Southampton. The fellow will develop and optimise experimental cancer models, lead functional studies on therapeutic response and resistance, integrate biological and molecular data, and contribute to clinically relevant reporting. The role supports regulatory and translational preparation activities, collaborating with clinical and scientific investigators to shape experimental direction and advance the programme toward future clinical application.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will join a translational oncology programme at the University of Southampton focused on gastrointestinal cancers, developing experimental models, integrating molecular and functional data, and supporting clinical translation. The role requires a PhD in cancer biology or related discipline, strong experimental oncology background, and skills in assay development, data interpretation, and scientific communication. The fellow will collaborate with clinicians and scientists to shape research strategy and contribute to a platform aimed at bridging laboratory discoveries with clinical decision‑making in cancer therapy.

This postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Southampton invites candidates to join a translational oncology programme focused on gastrointestinal cancers. The role involves developing advanced cancer models, studying therapeutic response and resistance, integrating molecular and functional data, and supporting clinical translation. Successful applicants will work within a multidisciplinary environment spanning cancer biology, clinical oncology, and molecular profiling, contributing to a programme aimed at bridging laboratory discoveries with patient care.