Research Associate: Human Lung Disease Mechanisms (Fixed Term)

Cambridge-GSK Translational Immunology Collaboration (CG-TIC) (Fixed Term) We wish to recruit two enthusiastic and motivated postdoctoral research associates to join the Cambridge-GSK Translational Immunology Collaboration (CG-TIC), a new partnership between the University of Cambridge and GSK. Focused on kidney and respiratory diseases, the collaboration leverages the world class capabilities of Cambridge University to provide transformational impact for patients, while aligning with GSK R&D strategic priorities.

The chosen candidates will work with Professor Emma Rawlins (Gurdon Institute) and Dr Jenny Dickens (Cambridge Institute for Medical Research) to develop and interrogate complex stem cell-based respiratory models to investigate pathogenic mechanisms in pulmonary fibrosis. These with be used alongside prospectively collected patient samples and spatial transcriptomic analysis of existing diseased tissue samples and analysis of publicly available datasets. We are particularly interested in the role of senescence in pulmonary fibrosis, but research focus will be guided by early results.

We are looking for postdoctoral researchers who hold a PhD in cell or developmental biology, ideally with expertise in organoid culture and/or molecular biology to join this inter-group collaborative project. Previous experience of working on lung pathology and/or senescence would be advantageous. Bioinformatics support will be provided, but previous experience would also be advantageous. We hope to recruit colleagues who share our passion for discovery and who look for an exciting challenge within our diverse groups consisting of both basic scientists and clinician scientists.

The roles are based across research institutes on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (Cambridge Institute for Medical Research) and in central Cambridge (Gurdon Institute). Successful candidates with work under the supervision of Professor Rawlins and Dr Dickens along with other University researchers who are part of the CG-TIC.

We support flexible and family-friendly working and are open to non-standard working patterns. While this is advertised as a full-time role, we would consider applications from candidates who are looking to work less than full-time.

Only one application is necessary for both the posts. If you wish your application to be considered for only one of the institutes please note this on your covering statement.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 August 2028 in the first instance.

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Interviews are anticipated on 3rd and 4th of December 2025.

Please quote reference PR47398 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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