Research Assistant/associate

2 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD; those without a PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

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