Research Associate (bioinformatician/molecular biologist)

Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate to investigate the molecular and cellular changes in schizophrenia. The position is based in the Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics in the Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences at Cardiff University. This project is funded by a Wellcome Mental Health Award entitled “The glue that holds the pieces together: Unlocking Cognitive Health in Psychotic Disorders”, and the post-holder will be part of a larger team based in the Universities of Bath, Cambridge, Oxford, UCL and Jena (Germany).

In this role, you will:
•            Use omics techniques (scRNA-seq, proteomics) to investigate the molecular and cellular changes in preclinical models for schizophrenia
•            Work with the wider project team to integrate these findings with human data
•            Contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including publishing in academic journals and presenting at international conferences

We’d like to hear from you if you:
•            Hold a postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area (transcriptomics, disease models) or equivalent, and/or have relevant industrial experience
•            Can demonstrate knowledge of the current status of research in the molecular and cell biology of schizophrenia
•            Have a proven ability to publish in national journals and/or other research outputs

This post is based at the Hadyn Ellis Building, Cathays campus. 

This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you can also choose to spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Anthony Isles (IslesAR1@cardiff.ac.uk)   

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), available from 13th April 2026 and fixed term until 31st March 2030.

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6).  Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Closing date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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