Research Fellow in Laboratory and Computational Systems Biology Cancer Research(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Role
Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is seeking an ambitious Research Fellow in Laboratory and Computational Systems Biology to lead an innovative cancer research project funded by Leukaemia UK.
This role offers a rare opportunity to take intellectual ownership of a cutting-edge interdisciplinary project, combining computational systems biology with experimental laboratory research to advance understanding and treatment of cancer. You will work independently while embedded within a highly collaborative research environment, translating computational insights into experimentally testable predictions.
Alongside leading the research programme, you will publish high-quality academic outputs and present your findings at national and international conferences, helping to shape the future of precision cancer medicine.
Research Environment & Collaboration
You will be based within the growing Sussex Blood Cancer Research community at BSMS, working closely with:
- Laboratory scientists
- Computational biologists
- Clinical academic colleagues
You will also be an active member of the Sussex Cancer Research Centre, which brings together cancer researchers from across the University of Sussex and BSMS. Day to day, you will move between computer-based modelling and bench-based experimentation, working in an environment where theory, data, and clinical relevance intersect.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Research Fellow, you will:
- Lead the delivery of an externally funded cancer research project
- Design and run computational biology simulations
- Integrate published datasets with newly generated experimental data
- Plan and conduct laboratory experiments to test computational predictions
- Produce peer-reviewed journal publications
- Present research at conferences and seminars
- Contribute to the wider cancer research strategy at Sussex
About You
We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking researcher who is excited by interdisciplinary science and eager to develop novel approaches to cancer treatment.
You will bring:
- Experience in computational biology, systems biology, or coding-based analysis
- A strong interest in cancer biology and molecular signalling
Practical laboratory experience, including techniques such as:
- Flow cytometry
- Western blotting
- Drug-response assays
You will also have experience with, or a willingness to learn:
- Immunofluorescence imaging
- Gene expression analysis
- In vivo experimentation
You will be comfortable managing multiple experiments simultaneously, switching between computational analysis and laboratory work, and communicating complex ideas clearly across disciplines and to non-specialist audiences.
About Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS)
BSMS is a unique partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, working closely with NHS organisations across the South East of England.
The School is committed to:
- Inclusive and sustainable medical education
- Excellence in research, teaching, and clinical practice
- Supporting staff and students in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment
- Our medical research has a strong reputation for real-world impact, with a focus on improving treatments, addressing fundamental biomedical questions, and enabling more personalised healthcare for patients.
- BSMS proudly holds a Gold Athena Swan Award, recognising its commitment to equality and inclusive working practices.
Why Join Sussex?
- A 150-acre campus set beside the South Downs
- Excellent transport links, including Falmer train station on campus
- Cycle-friendly infrastructure and a cycle-to-work scheme
- A collaborative, research-led international university
- Strong institutional commitment to equality, diversity, and wellbeing
- At Sussex, our people are central to everything we do — and we are committed to helping researchers thrive.
Visa, Right to Work & Employment Information
- All work for this role must be undertaken within the UK
- This role meets the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship if appointed full-time at Grade 7.4
 Relevant UK Government Information:
- Skilled Worker visa guidanceÂ
- Right to work in the UKÂ
- Fixed-term employee rights
- Equality Act 2010Â
- Research integrity and governance
Further Information
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly encouraged from women and Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in STEMM academic roles.
