Assistant Research Professor in Autism and Early Development Research
Lead an internationally recognised research programme on autism and early neurodevelopment at the K. Lisa Yang Centre for Autism Research, Cambridge.
Best for:Best for established researchers with expertise in prenatal endocrinology, perinatal neurodevelopment, and longitudinal cohort studies, seeking to lead a high-impact research programme in autism and early development.
Overview
This fixed-term Assistant Research Professor position at the University of Cambridge’s K. Lisa Yang Centre for Autism Research offers an opportunity to establish a cutting-edge research programme focused on autism and early neurodevelopment. The successful candidate will integrate genetic, clinical, epidemiological, and biomarker data from large-scale population registers and birth cohorts across the UK, Sweden, Israel, Norway, and Denmark. The role involves developing innovative autism likelihood scores for early detection and intervention, combining population health research, machine learning, and developmental neuroscience. The position requires scientific leadership, collaboration development, and grant acquisition, with a focus on translating research into clinical impact. The candidate will work within a global network and contribute to the strategic goals of the KLY Centre.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop an internationally recognised research programme focused on autism and early neurodevelopment.
- Integrate genetic, clinical, epidemiological, and biomarker data from large-scale population registers and birth cohorts across multiple countries.
- Develop innovative autism likelihood scores to support early identification and intervention.
- Supervise postdoctoral researchers and contribute to the strategic development of the KLY Centre.
- Develop collaborations and lead grant acquisition efforts to secure external research funding.
- Shape the scientific direction of the programme and align research with the strategic goals of the KLY Centre.
- Contribute to translational research with clear potential for real-world clinical impact.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a closely related discipline
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and supervision
Instruction: English
Publications: Excellent publication record commensurate with career stage
- Strong track record of internationally recognised research in prenatal endocrinology and perinatal neurodevelopment
- Excellent publication record commensurate with career stage
- Evidence of obtaining competitive external research funding
- Strong quantitative, methodological, and analytical skills
- Experience leading longitudinal, cohort, clinical, developmental, or population-based studies
- Open to all eligible candidates; no specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18
Applicants must apply online via the University of Cambridge job portal. Include details of referees, including email addresses and phone numbers, with one being your most recent line manager. Follow the instructions provided on the application portal to submit all required documents.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Details of referees including email addresses and phone numbers (one must be your most recent line manager)
- Publication record and research funding evidence
Contact
Simon Baron-Cohen· Director of the Autism Research Centre and KLY Centre
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