Research Associate (Fixed Term)

The University of Cambridge wishes to appoint a post-doctoral scientist to join the research group of Professor Suzanne Turner in the Department of Pathology. We are searching for a highly motivated scientist to investigate mechanisms of drug resistance in paediatric cancers.

Neuroblastoma is a rare childhood cancer of the peripheral nervous system that has a poor prognosis particularly for children diagnosed with high-grade disease. Our research seeks to understand why this is the case with a particular focus on drug resistance mechanisms and the development of novel biomarkers to identify poor prognosis patients. In particular, this project funded by the Little Princess Trust is looking at post-translational histone modifications towards novel therapeutic approaches and associated biomarkers towards clinical application. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of cancer biology and experience of molecular biology techniques as well as experience in supervising PhD students.

Candidates must have a PhD in biological sciences, and a track record of research achievements. Knowledge of molecular biology techniques including chromatin immunoprecipitation and sequencing are essential. We seek collegiate applicants who are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive research culture.

Fixed-term: The post is available until 10 January 2027 in the first instance with a negotiable starting date and subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a motivation letter detailing project and career development plans and include a publications list in the upload section of the online application. Please provide contact details, including an email address for two referees. At least one of your referees should be someone who is familiar with your work in your primary research field. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

The Department of Pathology is a very active research and teaching department in the School of Biological Sciences. We offer modern laboratory spaces, flow cytometry, imaging, histology, proteomics and sequencing facilities in the centre of Cambridge. We host an external seminar series as well as internal talks, journal clubs, and a Departmental annual symposium. There are approximately 40 research groups spanning a wide array of disciplines, including infectious and genetic diseases, immunology and cancer biology. Additional information can be found at https://www.path.cam.ac.uk/research.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.

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

Informal enquiries and requests for further information are very welcome and should be addressed to Prof Suzanne Turner sdt36@cam.ac.uk. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: hr@path.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference PK49589 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

Department of Pathology

Salary

£37,694-£46,049

Reference

PK49589

Category

Research

Date published

11 May 2026

Closing date

25 May 2026

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