Research Assistant/Research Associate (Fixed Term)

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate in computational genomics and long-read transcriptomics to join the Gustavsson Group at the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge.

The post is fixed term for 2 years and funded by the UK Dementia Research Institute.

The major purpose of this postdoctoral position is to develop, apply and integrate computational approaches for long-read DNA and RNA sequencing, with a focus on transcript isoform discovery, alternative splicing, genetic variation and multi-omics integration in neurodegenerative disease.

The role will be primarily computational, working with long-read, short-read, single-cell and spatial transcriptomic data. The successful candidate will develop reproducible analysis workflows; analyse long-read RNA and DNA sequencing data; integrate genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic datasets; and work with collaborators to interpret how transcript diversity and genetic variation contribute to Parkinson's disease, dementia and related neurodegenerative disorders. Candidates with backgrounds in bioinformatics, computational biology, human genetics, statistical genetics, cancer genomics, multi-omics, or related areas are encouraged to apply, particularly where they have experience translating large-scale genomic data into biological insight.

For informal enquiries regarding the role, contact Dr Emil Gustavsson at eg713@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: 19 July 2026

Interviews to take place in the week commencing 3 August 2026

Please apply online through the University job pages http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.

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.

Please quote reference RR50175 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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