Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Cambridge - Department of Clinical Neurosciences

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 30th March 2026

Closes: 12th April 2026

Job Ref: RR49256

We are looking for a postdoctoral (or equivalent) clinical researcher to play a key role in a British Heart Foundation funded study using genomics and other omics data to investigates the pathogenesis of stroke and develop new treatments. There is a particular focus on cerebral small vessel disease which accounts for about quarter of all strokes, and is the most common pathology underlying vascular dementia. We are looking for someone who is it early post doctoral level but who has extensive experience in analysing genomic and other multiomic data.

The ideal candidate would  have experience of working in the field of stroke genetics and have a good understanding of the MRI endpoints which we use in analysis.

The post offers an opportunity to join one of the internationally leading groups in stroke research, and benefit from the vibrant neuroscience community at Cambridge.

Closing date: 12th April

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2027 in the first instance.

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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.

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