Research Assistant

The Research Assistant will be based within the radiotherapy physics service in the NI Cancer Centre and participate in scientific research activities in radiation oncology physics. Working in close collaboration with physics, clinical and radiographic staff at the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre and the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research (PGJCCR), Queen’s University Belfast.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of a 1st class Honours degree, or equivalent, in Physics or other appropriate science subject OR A 2nd class Honours degree with MSc in Physics or other appropriate science subject
• Suitable relevant research experience. This will include research experience in an area of physics related to radiation science or in area requiring advance computational skills.
• Evidence of R&D experience having a record of dissemination and publication of scientific work.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.

Please note the above is not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria visit our website.

This post is available on a fixed term contract to 31 January 2027. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.