Post-Doctoral Research Associate (Part time) (Fixed Term)

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a part-time (0.5 FTE) Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in Prof. Sarah Teichmann's group at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute.

Our lab is at the forefront of the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) project, a global initiative that unites thousands of scientists to create a comprehensive reference map of all human cell types and properties. This endeavor aims to deepen our understanding of the fundamental units of life and serve as a foundation for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating various health conditions and diseases. We employ state-of-the-art single-cell genomic technologies to characterize the cellular compositions and states of human tissues in both health and disease.

The Human Cell Atlas is providing unprecedented insights into the identity and function of cells, revealing cellular states with unparalleled resolution and depth. These discoveries not only advance our understanding of human biology but also guide the in vitro engineering of human cells towards specific cellular states.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to lead a project with particular focus on resolving immune cell interactions in situ. The successful candidate will apply cutting-edge technologies and computational methods to a translational project that furthers our understanding of human disease development across age groups. We are especially interested in mapping the crosstalk between the intestinal microbiome and the host immune system, and how this promotes inflammation within lymphoid and non-lymphoid compartments in the gut and beyond. There will also be an opportunity to work on other projects and collaborate with the rest of the group.

A PhD in computational biology or immunology and other related fields is required

Start date: as soon as possible. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 28/02/2026

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Mrs Tracey Andrews (Senior Project Manager) tlh21@cam.ac.uk

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

Closing date: 9th February 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact hr@stemcells.cam.ac.uk

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