Senior Research Associate (Fixed Term)

The Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Cambridge has an exciting opportunity to recruit a new Senior Research Associate for a 5-year period. This opportunity has been made possible by the tremendous support of the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation. This position aims to support the development of an early career scientist. We particularly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from Black and Minority Ethnic Groups as they are currently under-represented at this level within our University.

Applicants should have a research background in the field of genomics/mutagenesis which complements the existing activities of the Academic Department of Medical Genetics (ADMG) and the Early Cancer Institute (ECI). Applicants should also bring unique skills and expertise that will further grow our expertise.

This post will be ideal for candidates with 3-5 years post-doctoral experience with distinctive research achievements and a cutting-edge research plan for the next 5 years.

Interdisciplinary and collaborative research is strongly encouraged across the University and its associated institutes.

The successful candidate will be supported with an active mentorship programme.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference SS42919 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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