Research Assistant - Patil Group (Fixed Term)

The Patil Lab is looking for a Research Assistant to work on an experimental evolution project. The project is funded by Wellcome Leap Inc. and the successful candidate will work under supervision of a Research Associate and the Principal Investigator.

We are looking for someone who is educated to a Master's Degree level in Microbiology or in another relevant subject area (e.g Biological Sciences). Experience in anaerobic cultivation of gut bacteria is essential. Independence is expected for routine microbiological and aseptic techniques. More information regarding the requirements of the role can be found in the attached Further Particulars document.

The Patil Lab is home to many international researchers, and the successful candidate is expected to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available from 1st May 2026 until 1st March 2027, in the first instance.

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Department/Location: Department of Biochemistry

Salary: £33,002-£35,608

Reference: PH49338

Category: Research

Date published: 8 April 2026

Closing date: 6 May 2026

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Kiran Patil via kp533@cam.ac.uk

For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Biochemistry HR Team via: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PH49338 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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