Research Associate – Molecular Virology and Viral Emergence

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Job summary

University of Cambridge is advertising a Research Associate position in Molecular Virology and Viral Emergence in the Suzannah Rihn lab. The role focuses on viral cross-species transmission and adaptation to human hosts, involving hands-on virology, cell culture and molecular cloning.

Applicants should possess a PhD or be close to completion in biological, biochemical or biomedical sciences, with strong molecular biology/virology background.

Qualifications

• PhD or close to completion in biological, biochemical or biomedical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental virology and functional infection assays.
• Analyze data and contribute to manuscripts.
• Collaborate with the Suzannah Rihn lab team on project aims.

Skills

Molecular virology

Cell culture

Molecular cloning

Viral reverse genetics

Data analysis

Education

PhD or near completion in biological/biochemical/biomedical sciences

Tools

Laboratory techniques and equipment

Job description

Research Associate – Molecular Virology and Viral Emergence

University of Cambridge

United Kingdom

8 November 2026 (date only)

About This Opportunity

University of Cambridge advertises Research Associate – Molecular Virology and Viral Emergence, focusing on viral cross-species transmission and host adaptation.

In the Suzannah Rihn lab at Cambridge’s Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease, this fixed-term Research Associate examines how viruses cross species barriers and adapt to human hosts. Duties include experimental virology, functional infection assays, data analysis and preparing manuscripts. Applicants should have doctoral-level preparation and hands-on molecular biology or virology experience; prior reverse-genetics experience is advantageous. The initial funded period is one year, and the official indexed vacancy lists £37,694–£46,049.Academic preparation and entry profile: PhD or close to completion in biological, biochemical or biomedical sciences.Funding and appointment conditions: £37,694–£46,049 per year.Application timing: 8 November 2026 (date only)Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented project scope, this opportunity may be particularly suited to applicants whose preparation includes PhD or close to completion in biological, biochemical or biomedical sciences; researchers interested in working with Molecular virology, Cell culture, Molecular cloning, Viral reverse genetics. This is an editorial fit assessment, not an admissions determination.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: Relevant considerations are the specialized technical breadth may require significant preparation. The exact implications depend on the stated eligibility and appointment terms.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The distinctive focus is viral cross-species transmission and host adaptation. Applicants should weigh the verified research methods, qualifications and any stated funding or mobility conditions against their research goals.

Viral cross-species transmission and host adaptation

Level Researcher

Field Viral cross-species transmission and host adaptation

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Requirements

Education

PhD or close to completion in biological, biochemical or biomedical sciences.