Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to work with Prof. Michele Vendruscolo at the Centre for Misfolding Diseases, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge. The post is to work on a research programme to develop AI-based methods of drug discovery.

The position will involve the use of a variety of computational methods. The applicant should have a background in AI research.

All candidates should have a keen interest in applying computational methods to complex biological systems and enjoy working in a highly multidisciplinary, dynamic and collaborative environment.

The post will be available from 1 June 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Appointment at the Research Associate level is dependent on the award of a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at the Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the award of the PhD has been confirmed.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Michele Vendruscolo (mv245@cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference MA49508 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.

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.

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Key information

Department/location

Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry

Salary

£34,610 - £35,608
£37,694 - £46,049

Reference

MA49508

Category

Research

Date published

24 April 2026

Closing date

8 May 2026