PhD-Track Research Assistant: Genomics & Cancer Risk (MSCA)

RFCSR; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is offering a Research Assistant position funded by an MSCA Doctoral Network PhD Studentship to contribute to the HER-CARE research programme within the CCGE in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care.

The fixed-term contract spans three years, commencing 1 October 2026 and concluding 30 September 2029, with academic and industrial secondments to the Netherlands Cancer Institute and AstraZeneca in Cambridge.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills suited to large-scale genomic data analysis.
• Familiarity with rare variant testing, regulatory genomics and integrative functional genomics methods.
• Excellent communication skills for interdisciplinary research environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within research teams.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Rare variant testing

Regulatory genomics

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor's degree 2:1

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Job description

University of Cambridge is offering a Research Assistant position funded by an MSCA Doctoral Network PhD Studentship to contribute to the HER-CARE research programme within the CCGE in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care.

The fixed-term contract spans three years, commencing 1 October 2026 and concluding 30 September 2029, with academic and industrial secondments to the Netherlands Cancer Institute and AstraZeneca in Cambridge.