Research Associate (Fixed Term)

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to join the Ryten Group at the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge.

The post is a fixed term post of 2-years funded by the UK Dementia Research Institute.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to join the Ryten Group at the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge. The major purpose of this postdoctoral position is to establish, optimise, and expand long-read DNA and RNA sequencing capacity within the Ryten Group. The successful candidate will develop and implement cutting-edge sequencing strategies to investigate the transcriptomic and genetic mechanisms underpinning complex sporadic and inherited familial neurological disorders. This role will contribute directly to the UKDRI’s mission of advancing our understanding of dementia biology and accelerating translational impact for patients.

For informal inquiries regarding the role, contact Prof. Mina Ryten mr2022@cam.ac.uk  The role will be based at the UK DRI, Island Research Building Cambridge Biomedical Campus, CB2 0AH.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. We particularly encourage women and/or candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level within our University.

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

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' 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 £34,610) 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.

Interview date: 14^th November 2025

Please quote reference ZE47652 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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