Scientific & QA Jobs

Research Associate

University of York • York, North Yorkshire

Salary

£38k – £46k

Posted

12 September 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Creative WorkerTemporary Worker (A rating)

Role overview

University of York is hiring a 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.

The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive. As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working envi…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: University of York — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Creative Worker
Advertised salary: £38k – £46k
How this salary compares: about 14% above the £40,428 median across 839 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: York, North Yorkshire · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 10 other live scientific & qa roles in York — browse them
Posted: 12 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Scientific and quality assurance roles span pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and laboratory sectors. The UK life sciences industry actively recruits internationally for research scientists, QA managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical trial coordinators, with many employers maintaining well-established sponsor licence operations.