Research Assistant / Associate Job at University of Cambridge | Apply Now
A Cambridge research job opportunity has emerged at the UK MS Society Cambridge Centre for Myelin Repair for a Research Assistant / Associate to lead a project focused on human stem cell biology and translational neuroscience. This role is pivotal in advancing research into progressive MS through innovative patient stem cell-derived models.
- Position: Research Assistant / Research Associate
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Reference: RR51113
About the University
The UK MS Society Cambridge Centre for Myelin Repair (CCMR) is one of the MS Society’s two national Centres of Excellence. Established in 2005, it has just been renewed for a fifth five-year term (CCMR5) with the mission of accelerating the development of effective treatments for progressive MS, a condition for which no therapies currently exist to halt disability progression. Led by Professors Káradóttir, Pluchino, and Coles, CCMR5 brings together six laboratories across the Department of Clinical Neurosciences and the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, with research fellows, postdocs, clinical scientists, and PhD students working across three integrated Themes: identifying the determinants of remyelination and progression (#1), validating them in next-generation human models (#2), and biomarkers of remyelination in people with MS (#3). This post sits in Theme #2, led by Professor Pluchino, and works closely with Theme #1. The successful candidate will join an active community with an annual symposium, structured postdoctoral mentoring, and a wide international collaborator network.
Cambridge Research Job Description
In this Cambridge research job, the successful candidate will develop and utilize cutting-edge patient stem cell-derived models of progressive MS to investigate the molecular mechanisms driving maladaptive glial responses, apply functional genomic approaches to identify and validate novel disease-modifying targets, and advance the translation of these discoveries towards effective therapies.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for Cambridge research job include:
- PhD in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field.
- Strong background in cellular engineering and gene editing (including CRISPR-Cas9 and CRISPR-based screens).
- Demonstrated experience culturing human stem cells (iPSCs).
- Excellent data analysis and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with single-cell omics, bioinformatics, epigenomics, or cell metabolism is desirable.
Salary:
- Research Assistant – £34,610 – £35,608
- Research Asociate – £37,694 – £46,049
This Cambridge research job opportunity at the UK MS Society Cambridge Centre for Myelin Repair offers a unique chance for qualified candidates to contribute to groundbreaking research in progressive MS. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Application Deadline: 11 October 2026
