Research Assistant

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge translational research designed to unravel the complex multicellular ecosystems that drive breast cancer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in computational biology and machine learning to understand breast cancer ecosystems
  • Collaborate with our team to assemble tissue imaging datasets of unprecedented depth and size
  • Contribute to the development of sophisticated image processing and quantitative analysis techniques

Requirements

  • MSc degree in computational biology or equivalent
  • Background in machine learning and artificial intelligence
  • Previous experience in cancer research and immunology advantageous but not essential

What We Offer

  • A dynamic and supportive research environment
  • The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in breast cancer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. We also welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Please ensure that you upload a 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the Upload section of the online application.


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