Scientific & QA Jobs

Research Associate

University of York • York, North Yorkshire

Salary

£38k – £47k

Posted

31 October 2026

Work mode

Part-time

Sponsor match

high

Creative WorkerTemporary Worker (A rating)

Role overview

University of York is hiring a Research Associate in York, a part-time scientific & qa role. The advertised salary is £38k – £47k. 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 Environment and Geography Department brings together researchers with diverse interests in environment and geography. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and community-oriented department with a strong commitment to upholding our core values (embracing diversity, making a positive difference, environmental sustainability, being friendly and helpful, and always learning). The department is proud to hold an Athena Swan Silver Award. The Department wishes to recruit a Researc…

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Employer: University of York — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Creative Worker
Advertised salary: £38k – £47k
How this salary compares: about 11% above the £42,324 median across 815 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: York, North Yorkshire · Part-time
Similar roles nearby: 17 other live scientific & qa roles in York — browse them
Posted: 31 October 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.