Job Description
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The University of Cambridge invites applications for a fixed-term Research Assistant position in the Luisi Group within the Department of Biochemistry.
The successful candidate will support research activities focused on developing methods for the delivery of nucleic acids into mitochondria. The work will take place under the supervision of Dr Pedro Rebelo-Guiomar in Professor Ben Luisi’s research group.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates interested in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and nucleic acid research. It may also interest life science graduates exploring the latest bioinformatics jobs and related research careers, although the advertised role is primarily a laboratory research position rather than a specifically designated bioinformatics job.
Qualifications
- Candidates should have:
- An MSc degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a closely related field.
- Previous research experience.
- A strong aptitude for scientific research.
Skills Required
- Strong interest in experimental scientific research.
- Good communication skills.
- Effective organisational abilities.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to contribute to research in an international academic environment.
Additional Information
| Company | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, United Kingdom |
| Job Type | Fixed-term |
| Salary / Stipend | £33,002–£35,608 |
| Application Deadline | 2026-11-11 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-13 |
| Company Website | https://www.cam.ac.uk/ ↗ |
| Source | Official Career Page ↗ |
| Job Title | Research Assistant – Luisi Group Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term Salary: £33,002–£35,608 per year Department: Biochemistry Date Posted: 13 October 2026 Application Deadline: 11 November 2026 Contract Start Date: 15 January 2027 Contract End Date: 5 December 2027 Principal Investigator: Professor Ben Luisi Research Supervisor: Dr Pedro Rebelo-Guiomar Research Area: Mitochondrial nucleic acid delivery Institution: University of Cambridge Department: Department of Biochemistry |
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