Research Assistant (Bioinformatics/Statistics) Part-time

Research Assistant Position

This is a fixed-term post until 31 December 2026 with a possibility for extension.

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant with expertise in bioinformatics and mathematics to join the group of Professor George Vassiliou at the University of Cambridge Department of Haematology and Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI).

The Vassiliou Group is a large multi-disciplinary lab with a strong track record in studies of myeloid malignancy, clonal haematosis, and telomere biology. The group makes strong use of in vivo and in vitro modelling, genomic screening, functional assays, and computational approaches including machine learning. We enjoy long-term funding including from Cancer Research UK, Blood Cancer UK, and Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund. We have strong links to other labs in the Department of Haematology and CSCI including through the Blood Cancer United and Blood Cancer UK Specialized Center of Research led by Professor Vassiliou. Our lab is based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe. We have an excellent record in training lab members with many Research Assistants going on to PhDs and more senior members progressing to fellowships and leadership positions.

As a Research Assistant with a strong bioinformatic and mathematical skillset, you will be analysing datasets from large cohorts like Our Future Health and the UK Biobank to investigate clonal haematosis and improve our understanding of blood cancer prediction and prevention.

You will have at least a degree in mathematics or related subject and excellent coding and/or informatics skills. Prior expertise in using large scale datasets, such as Our Future Health and the UK Biobank will be an advantage. Attention to detail, flexibility, the ability to prioritise and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Fixed-term: the post is available until December 2026.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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

Key Information

Department: Department of Haematology

Salary: £33,002-£35,608

Reference: RB49718

Category: Research

Date Published: 15 May 2026

Closing Date: 31 May 2026