Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Department/Location: Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, Central Cambridge 

Applications are invited from an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher to join the laboratory of Prof Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri. The Sferruzzi-Perri lab (https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/directory/amanda-sferruzzi-perri) focuses on understanding the aetiology of pregnancy complications and the regulation of developmental processes in a broader physiological and environmental contexts. The lab employs integrative approaches combining environmental mouse models and human pregnancy samples with cutting edge molecular, cellular and physiological techniques.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team investigating how placental development and function contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes in cases affected by hypoxia or elevated heat exposure.

Candidates should hold a PhD (or be close to completion) or a first degree in a relevant field, with a strong background in pregnancy or developmental physiology research. A proven track record of research productivity and the ability to lead diverse but complementary projects to completion is essential.

Experience in in vivo experimentation with rodents, RNA sequencing (or other high-throughput technologies), bioinformatic analysis, and the handling of large datasets is essential. Proficiency in ex vivo tissue analysis, cell and organoid culture, and gene targeting (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9) is highly desirable. Additional experience in animal husbandry, possession of a Home Office Personal Licence, and handling of human clinical samples would be advantageous.

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Applications should include a personal statement highlighting suitability to the post, detailed CV and the names and addresses of two academic referees.  The position is available from September 2025 for 18 months in the first instance.

The closing date for applications is 30th May 2025.

For further details, please email Prof Sferruzzi-Perri at: ans48@cam.ac.uk. 

Please quote reference PM45843 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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