Jagannath University

We are seeking an outstanding Research Fellow to join an ambitious translational oncology programme focused on improving precision treatment approaches for patients with gastrointestinal cancers. This funded programme brings together laboratory scientists, clinicians, and molecular researchers to develop clinically relevant approaches for understanding therapeutic response and resistance in cancer. The post offers a rare opportunity to contribute to a highly translational initiative operating at the interface of discovery science and patient care. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping experimental strategy, generating clinically relevant biological insights, and supporting the progression of the programme towards future clinical application. This is not a conventional postdoctoral role centred on a predefined set of experiments. It is an opportunity to contribute to the development of an evolving translational research platform with clear real-world relevance. The Role The Research Fellow will contribute to the scientific and translational development of the programme, including: developing and optimising advanced experimental cancer models  leading functional studies examining therapeutic response and resistance  integrating biological and molecular data to support translational interpretation  contributing to clinically relevant reporting and communication of findings  supporting regulatory, governance, and translational preparation activities  helping shape experimental direction in collaboration with clinical and scientific investigators  The role requires a high degree of scientific independence, critical thinking, and translational judgement. What we are looking for We are seeking an individual with strong experimental expertise and an interest in clinically relevant cancer research. Essential: PhD (or equivalent) in cancer biology or a related discipline  Strong background in experimental oncology or cellular/molecular biology  Experience developing or optimising complex biological assays or model systems  Ability to interpret multifaceted biological data critically  Excellent communication and organisational skills  Evidence of scientific writing and publication  Desirable: Experience working with translational or clinically aligned research programmes  Familiarity with cancer therapeutics, resistance biology, or tumour modelling  Experience integrating molecular and functional datasets  Understanding of research governance, ethics, or regulatory frameworks  Experience working within multidisciplinary environments The Environment The successful candidate will join a collaborative multidisciplinary research environment spanning: translational cancer biology  clinical oncology and surgery  molecular profiling and computational analysis  The programme provides access to established infrastructure, high-quality clinical material, and strong translational support across Southampton and partner clinical centres. Why this role is different This position offers the opportunity to work within a genuinely translational programme designed with future clinical application in mind. You will contribute not only to experimental delivery, but also to the development of approaches capable of bridging laboratory discovery and clinical decision-making. The role is particularly suited to candidates interested in: translational cancer research  clinically impactful science  multidisciplinary programme development  future leadership in translational oncology  Career Development The post provides excellent opportunities for career progression and scientific development, including exposure to: translational programme leadership  multidisciplinary clinical–scientific collaboration  clinically aligned research strategy  future grant and fellowship development Informal enquiries For informal discussion of the role, please contact the Innovation for Translation Research Group leads: Professor Zoë Walters (Z.S.Walters@soton.ac.uk) Professor Tim Underwood (T.J.Underwood@soton.ac.uk)

Salary: £28,014 - £29,661 per annum (pro rata of £38,784 - £41,064 per annum) Contractual hours: 30 Basis: Part Time Term Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Health, Student Services, Student Support, Wellbeing Job reference: REQ000561 Attachments: attachmentStudent Health Practitioner - JDPS - June 26.pdf University College Birmingham (UCB) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Student Health Practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary Student Support & Wellbeing Directorate, supporting the health, wellbeing and academic success of our diverse student community. As our Student Health Practitioner, you will provide high-quality health and wellbeing support to students, helping them to manage physical and mental health, long‑term conditions, and health-related barriers to learning.  You will also be UCB’s Lead First Aider and will be expected to attend first aid incidents across campus involving students, staff and visitors. Working closely with colleagues across Student Support & Wellbeing, academic teams, and external health services, you will play a key role in promoting student retention, engagement and success through the design and delivery of campus-wide health initiatives, and the provision of health advice and treatment. You will be a registered healthcare professional with a strong commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive practice. You will be confident working independently with children (16-17 years) and young adults (18+ years) in a fast-paced educational environment and able to manage complex, sensitive cases with professionalism and empathy. Experience of delivering health care within an education setting and/or working with young people is essential. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ben Pithouse, Executive Director of Student Support & Wellbeing at bpithouse@ucb.ac.uk This role is permanent, 30 hours per week, over 40 weeks per year (term time only) Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer.  University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. 

Co-Curricular Programs Coordinator (Residential Life) Full time, Continuing position $107, 312 Base + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University is seeking for a Co-curricular Programs Coordinator for the Residential Life Program to support the design, coordination and delivery of inclusive, high-quality co-curricular programs that enhance the student experience for students living in residential accommodation. The role is a combination of events management, project coordination and logistical support contributing to a consistently excellent student experience in University-owned accommodation sites. The Program Coordinator will play a key operational role in delivering and enhancing the coveted Residential Life Intramural Championship Program, which engages over 3,000 students across 14 residences. Working collaboratively with the Senior Co curricular Programs Coordinator (Residential Life), the Program Coordinator will take responsibility for the day to day coordination of arts and social sport activities, including scheduling, logistics, event delivery, and on the ground program operations. In addition to hands on program delivery, the Coordinator will be responsible for collecting, organising, and analysing participation and engagement data, and preparing clear summaries and reports to inform program improvements and support strategic decision making. https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/intramural-championship.html Working within Student Life, this role plays a critical part in delivering co-curricular initiatives at scale, aligned to the student journey and accessible to diverse cohorts across the University. You will collaborate closely with students, academic and professional staff, and external partners to co-design programs, support student-led initiatives, and contribute to a vibrant, connected student community. This role also supports the triage and case management functions of Student Life, contributes to evaluation and reporting through data analysis, and assists with communications and engagement activities to increase awareness and participation in co-curricular opportunities. Your key responsibilities will be to: coordinate and support the delivery of co-curricular programs aligned to University strategies, frameworks and the student lifecycle co-design programs with students and stakeholders, and support student-led co-curricular projects using sound project management practices collaborate with managers and leads across theDivision of Students to deliver coordinated, high-quality initiatives develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support effective communication to students and staff create and coordinate communications and promotional materials to drive engagement, including digital content, social media, webpages and EDMs support Student Life triage and case management functions, including referral pathways to internal and external services provide advice on budgets and financial processes for student-led co-curricular activities deliver training sessions, webinars and face-to-face events as required analyse data and metrics from surveys, analytics and co-design activities to support evaluation and reporting contribute to reporting on the effectiveness and impact of co-curricular programs Support the Residential Life Program at the Camden Campus as required About you demonstrated experience coordinating programs, initiatives or projects in a student-focused environment with a focus on wellbeing and student development strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and partners experience developing engaging communications and promotional materials across digital channels sound organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities analytical capability to interpret data and contribute to evaluation and reporting strong interpersonal skills, with a student-centred, inclusive and proactive approach experience working in higher education, student services or a related environment will be highly regarded. To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 21 June 2026 11:59 PM