Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join the Ryten Group at the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge. This fixed-term post will support computational research investigating RNA processing mechanisms in Parkinson's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders.

The successful candidate will contribute to the analysis of large-scale transcriptomic datasets, with a particular focus on single-cell and bulk RNA-sequencing data, and will support development of reproducible computational workflows for investigating disease-associated changes in RNA processing. The role offers an opportunity to gain intensive training in computational neurogenomics within a collaborative translational research environment.

This is a University of Cambridge staff position which permits the post-holder to undertake postgraduate study at the University, subject to meeting eligibility criteria for admission and relevant staff bursary schemes. Candidates should normally hold, or expect to obtain by the time they take up the post, a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant discipline and have experience in computational analysis of biological data.

Applications should be made online via the University of Cambridge jobs website. For informal inquiries regarding the role, contact Professor 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.

Closing date: 6th April 2026 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 April 2031 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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

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.

Please quote reference RR49180 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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