Research Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (SBS)

Placed On: 16th February 2026

Closes: 28th February 2026

Job Ref: PS48854

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Research Associate position in Prof. Sarah Teichmann's group at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute.

Our lab is at the forefront of the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) project, a global initiative that unites thousands of scientists to create a comprehensive reference map of all human cell types and properties. This endeavor aims to deepen our understanding of the fundamental units of life and serve as a foundation for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating various health conditions and diseases. We employ state-of-the-art single-cell genomic technologies to characterize the cellular compositions and states of human tissues in both health and disease.

The Human Cell Atlas is providing unprecedented insights into the identity and function of cells, revealing cellular states with unparalleled resolution and depth. These discoveries not only advance our understanding of human biology but also guide the in vitro engineering of human cells towards specific cellular states.

We are seeking a motivated candidate to work on new bioinformatic multi-omic spatial analysis methods. The successful candidate will have experience benchmarking, modifying and writing spatial sequence analysis methods. There will also be an opportunity to work on other projects and collaborate with the rest of the group. This position is available for a 24-month term.

A PhD computational biology, bioinformatics or related field is required.

Start date: as soon as possible

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Nick England (nwe23@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact hr@stemcells.cam.ac.uk.

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

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.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and 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.

Closing date: 28th February 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

Please quote reference PS48854 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.