"Research Associate (Fixed Term)"

Research Associate (Fixed Term)

A postdoctoral researcher is required to join the group of Professor Anne Willis at the MRC Toxicology Unit, University of Cambridge, to work on identifying the mechanisms of toxicity of antisense oligonucleotides in a variety of liver models.

Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant biological area with expertise in ASOs toxicology, gene editing techniques and proven ability to perform and analyse proteomics experiments.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2026. Candidates must be able to start work as soon as possible.

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Further information about the Toxicology Unit can be found on our website: https://www.mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PU49114 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Key information

Department/location
MRC Toxicology Unit

Salary
£37,694-£46,049

Reference
PU49114

Category
Research

Date published
16 March 2026

Closing date
27 March 2026