Scientific & QA Jobs
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of York • York, North Yorkshire
Salary
£38k – £46k
Posted
15 July 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Creative WorkerTemporary Worker (A rating)
Role overview
University of York is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in York, a full-time scientific & qa role. The advertised salary is £38k – £46k. University of York holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Creative Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
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