Research Assistant-in Vivo Breast Cancer Prevention

1 week ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

A Research Assistant position is available in the group of Prof. Walid T. Khaled at the Department of Pharmacology and Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge.

This position is part of PreBRCATx, a major new project funded by the European Research Council (ERC), focused on developing therapeutic interventions to prevent hereditary breast cancer. Building on the Khaled Lab's expertise in tumour initiation and early transformation, this project aims to intercept breast cancer before it starts, with a particular focus on individuals carrying high-risk mutations in BRCA1, BRCA2, and PALB2. Through advanced single cell genomics, in vivo modelling, and immune profiling, the team will study early molecular and cellular changes that occur in high-risk breast tissue. The team will test the ability of known and near-clinical drugs to reverse or block these changes and ultimately aims to develop a preventive breast cancer vaccine for individuals with inherited predisposition. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to cancer interception science at the frontier of personalised prevention, with strong translational potential.

Requirements To deliver on this exciting project the team is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Research Assistant with a BSc degree in biological sciences that has demonstrable experience working with GEMMs. It is essential you hold an active PIL as you will be responsible for the maintenance of the GEMM colonies, performing in vivo experiments and the collection and analysis of the data. You will need to be an effective communicator, organised, and keep excellent and detailed records.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

**Key information**:
**Department/location**:
Department of Pharmacology

**Salary**:
£33,002-£35,608

**Reference**:
PL47143

**Category**:
Research

**Date published**:
9 September 2025

**Closing date**:
15 October 2025


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