Research Assistant or Research Associate in Cardiac Biology (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited to join a dynamic team led by Dr Richard Tyser at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, working to understand how the mammalian heart develops. This project is funded by Wellcome and will focus on the relationship between form and function during cardiac development.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate to join our research group. The successful candidate will benefit from building upon novel datasets, exciting preliminary findings, and model systems. Techniques will include imaging based approaches (e.g. live timelapse imaging), in vitro cardiac differentiation, single cell-based platforms and general molecular biology techniques. The main duties of this position will encompass pursuing research objectives (see list below for full details); developing individual and collaborative research projects; as well as writing up research for presentation and publication. 

About You

The successful candidate will have a PhD, a strong background in cell and molecular biology and a good publication record. It is essential that the candidate is highly motivated, has excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Prior experience in cardiovascular biology, electrophysiology and in vitro cell based models is highly desirable.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD, an equivalent research doctorate. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level (Grade 5), which will be amended to Research Associate once PhD has been awarded.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

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

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a 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.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20 July 2026.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a large volume of applications is received. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

The interview date for the role is to be confirmed

Please quote reference PS50258 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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