Clinical Translational Postdoc: Mitochondrial Disorders

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance clinical and translational work in mitochondrial diseases. The role is within the Cambridge Clinical Mitochondrial Research Group (MitoCAMB) and requires substantial experience in neuromuscular or neurogenetic conditions.

Successful candidates will contribute to investigator-led studies, manage trials, and develop clinical, laboratory and computational skills within a national translational platform.

Qualifications

• PhD and general medical training required.
• MRCP or equivalent and registration to practise in the UK preferred.
• Extensive prior clinical and research experience with neuromuscular or neurogenetic conditions desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive ongoing and new academic-led and commercial studies and clinical trials in mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Collaborate across clinical, laboratory and computational teams and contribute to study design and analysis.
• Participate in the mitochondrial/neurogenetics NHS clinic at Addenbrooke's Hospital and related NHS services.

Skills

Clinical research

Neuromuscular conditions

Neurogenetics

Independence and initiative

Computational skills

Education

PhD

MRCP or equivalent

Registered medical practitioner in UK

Job description

University of Cambridge invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance clinical and translational work in mitochondrial diseases. The role is within the Cambridge Clinical Mitochondrial Research Group (MitoCAMB) and requires substantial experience in neuromuscular or neurogenetic conditions.

Successful candidates will contribute to investigator-led studies, manage trials, and develop clinical, laboratory and computational skills within a national translational platform.