Research Associate - Miska Group (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a Research Associate to lead projects on RNA biology, modifications, and structure. Candidates should have a PhD in Biochemistry or a related field and demonstrate expertise in RNA research. This fixed-term position spans from January 2026 to December 2027 and requires a collaborative and organized individual capable of working under pressure.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or in another related area.
• Enthusiastic about collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
• Expertise in RNA molecular and structural biology, RNA-based viruses, and RNAseq data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects investigating RNA biology, RNA modifications, and RNA structure in translational regulation.

Skills

Collaborative and interdisciplinary research

Adaptable to multicultural environments

Highly organized

Working under pressure

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related area

Tools

C++

Python

R

Job description

Overview

Research Associate in RNA Biology: Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the group of Professor Eric Miska in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge.

We are looking for an outstanding individual to lead research projects, which will help us solve key problems regarding the biology of RNA modifications and RNA structure in RNA-driven mechanisms of translational regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects investigating RNA biology, RNA modifications, and RNA structure in translational regulation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or in another related area.
• Enthusiastic about collaborative and interdisciplinary research; adaptable to work in a multicultural environment; highly organized and capable of working under pressure.
• Expertise in RNA molecular and structural biology, RNA-based viruses, and RNAseq data analysis.
• Proficiency in C++, Python and R is desirable but not essential.

Terms

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available from 1st January 2026, until 31st December 2027, in the first instance.

How to apply

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Contact

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Eric Miska via: [e-mail].

For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Biochemistry HR Team via: [e-mail].

Please quote reference PH47593 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Equality and eligibility

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.