"Research Assistant / Research Associate* (Fixed Term)"

Research Assistant / Research Associate* (Fixed Term)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual for a position in the group of Professor Mike Weekes, Department of Medicine in the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. You will join an exciting research programme investigating novel aspects of viral sensing and the function of key uncharacterised viral evasins. This post will involve the use of cutting-edge proteomics and biochemistry.

This position is available for an immediate appointment. Candidates must either have a PhD in a relevant biological subject, or have submitted or about to submit their PhD thesis. Candidates must also have demonstrable expertise in virology, cell biology and/or molecular biology. Additional training in proteomics will be provided. Relevant post-doctoral experience is desirable. High quality peer-reviewed publications and a keen interest in viral/cellular regulation are essential.

*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) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of their PhD award.

If you have an excellent background in biological sciences, are prepared to face intellectual challenges and wish to develop your scientific skills, we would like to hear from you. Applicants should have outstanding organisation and communication skills, and work well as part of a team.

The Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) is located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and it is a collaborative institute at the interface between fundamental research and the clinic, with a mission to determine the molecular mechanisms of disease in order to advance human health.

Funding for this position is for 3 years in the first instance with a start date as soon as possible.

For recent related publications, see below:

• Nightingale et al. (2018) Cell Host & Microbe doi: 10.1016/j.chom.2018.07.011
• Albarnaz et al. (2023) Nature Communications. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-43299-8
• Ravenhill et al. (2025) Cell Reports. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2025.115263

Informal enquiries to Professor Mike Weekes: mpw1001@cam.ac.uk

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Closing Date: 6th February 2026

Interviews: to be confirmed

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.

Please quote reference SC48447 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.

Key information

• Department/location: C.I.M.R. Medicine
• Salary: £33,002-£46,049
• Reference: SC48447
• Category: Research
• Date published: 7 January 2026
• Closing date: 6 February 2026