Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

A Clinical Research Assistant position is available in the group of Prof. Sadaf Farooqi at the Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge.

We are recruiting a Clinical Research Assistant position to significantly enhance our capabilities in clinical research in the Institute of Metabolic Science. You will work as part of Professor Sadaf Farooqi's team who are internationally recognised as being at the forefront of research in obesity and metabolic disease.

With recent funding from a Wellcome Discovery Research Platform, we are establishing a new initiative to recruit people with metabolic disease from the community across East Anglia using a Mobile Phenotyping Unit (a customised vehicle). Successful applicants will contribute to the recruitment of a Metabolic Bioresource of individuals who can be called up for experimental medicine studies and clinical trials, for example, involving new Obesity Medications.

We will also be developing a UK-wide experimental medicine network to enable experimental medicine studies in metabolic disease across multiple sites and remove barriers to collaboration.

Requirements

To deliver on this exciting project the team is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Research Assistant eager to contribute to world-leading translational research. Working closely with clinicians, nurses and other research co-ordinators, you will be responsible for recruitment of participants across the East of England using a Mobile Phenotyping Unit (a customised vehicle) to travel to communities who are often not involved in research. You will also support a range of other experimental medicine studies and trials in people with obesity diabetes, and metabolic diseases involving dietary manipulations, new therapies and digital tools.

For the Research Assistant position, we are keen to hear from recent graduates (BSc or MSc level in Nutrition, Biomedical Science or a related subject) with knowledge of clinical research and an interest in applying their skills to research that seeks to improve metabolic health and outcomes for people with metabolic disease.

Fixed-term: The funds for these posts are available for 2 years in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :

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: 19th September 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 29th September 2025

Please quote reference RG47069 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.

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