University of Cambridge
Research Assistant, Mitchell Group, ECI
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Research Assistant, Mitchell Group, ECI
Department/location: Department of Surgery
Salary: £33,002-£35,608
Reference: RE50394
Closing date: 11 August 2026
The Mitchell Group at the Cambridge Early Cancer Institute is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant with a background in computational biology to join our team working on kidney cancer.
Purpose of the role
This position sits within a large collaborative project investigating genome evolution across a large cohort of kidney cancer patients, integrating whole-genome sequencing, transcriptomic, epigenomic, and clinical data. The successful candidate will lead the curation, analysis, and integration of large-scale genomic datasets to reveal the molecular drivers of kidney tumour progression.
Key responsibilities
- Curate and process large-scale genomic datasets, including WGS, transcriptomic, and epigenomic data (to include single cell and spatial technologies)
- Learn, develop, and apply cutting-edge computational approaches for analysing high-throughput sequencing data
- Produce clear, informative data visualisations and communicate findings effectively within the team
- Maintain version-controlled, well-documented, reproducible analysis pipelines
- Collaborate on and support ongoing projects within the Mitchell Group
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An MSc, or equivalent, in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Software Engineering, or a related discipline is essential. Prior experience in multi-omics data integration is highly desirable.
The role offers opportunities for professional development, including specialised training in cancer genomics and bioinformatics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact research that bridges fundamental cancer biology and clinical translation.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
This appointment requires a Research Passport application.
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