Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral Research Associate to join the group of Dr Danielle J. Harper within the new Early Cancer Institute on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. This interdisciplinary group designs state-of-the-art optical imaging systems to aid surgical resection of cancerous tissues. Dr. Harper is dually appointed between the Early Cancer Institute and the Department of Physics, allowing the lab to span the full spectrum of Biophotonics hardware development through clinical application. We are seeking a motivated post-doctoral Research Associate to join the team.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in optical system design and will contribute to the lab's efforts to develop a suite of optical coherence tomography systems that are appropriate for intraoperative imaging. The role will involve maintaining active collaborations both within the University of Cambridge and externally through the efforts of the OASIS hub (www.oasishub.org.uk). As a post-doctoral Research Associate, the successful candidate will also be expected to lead on and contribute to manuscripts and present their work at national and international conferences. They will join a highly collaborative and friendly environment and will be offered opportunities for training in any areas necessary for career progression.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Harper (dh744@cam.ac.uk) directly in advance of submitting an application.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

This appointment requires a Research Passport application.

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

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £34,132) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and 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.

Closing date: 4th July 2025

Interview dates: 18th July 2025

Please quote reference RD45862 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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