Research Associate (Honorary Resident Doctor) in Respiratory Disease Mechanisms
Join a cutting-edge translational immunology collaboration to investigate respiratory disease mechanisms through clinical and multi-omics research.
Best for:Best for clinically trained medical professionals with a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and experience in respiratory medicine, seeking interdisciplinary research opportunities in translational immunology and clinical data integration.
Overview
This position at the University of Cambridge offers a Research Associate opportunity within the Cambridge-GSK Translational Immunology Collaboration (CG-TIC). The role focuses on advancing research into respiratory disease pathogenesis, particularly interstitial lung diseases, through clinical cohort studies and multi-omics data integration. The successful candidate will work across clinical and laboratory settings, providing clinical support and collaborating with partners from the University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Hospital, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Trust, and GSK. The position includes potential for pursuing a PhD within the Department of Medicine, under the supervision of leading researchers in respiratory medicine.
What you'll do
- Conduct high-quality clinical and laboratory research as part of a cohort study investigating respiratory disease mechanisms in interstitial lung diseases.
- Provide clinical support, including managing a weekly research clinic and bronchoscopy procedures.
- Integrate multi-omics and clinical data to analyze disease mechanisms, collaborating closely with CG-TIC and GSK researchers.
- Work under the supervision of Dr. Jenny Dickens, Dr. Gauri Saini, and Prof. James Nathan to advance translational research.
- Potentially pursue a PhD within the Department of Medicine, based on research contributions and performance.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams from the University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Hospital, and Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Trust.
Requirements
Degree required: Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with necessary clinical training experience in respiratory medicine
Degree offered: PhD (potential)
Language: English; proficiency required for clinical and research communication
Instruction: English
- Clinical experience in respiratory medicine
- Proficiency in clinical research methodologies
- Ability to manage clinical cohorts and bronchoscopy procedures
- Experience with data integration and multi-omics analysis
- Collaborative working skills in interdisciplinary research environments
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Must be able to obtain an Honorary Clinical Contract
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18
Applicants must apply online through the University of Cambridge job portal. Ensure to upload a covering letter, CV, and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form. Include referee details, with one being the most recent line manager. Quote reference RC51139 in applications.
- Covering letter
- CV
- Completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form
- Referee details (including email and phone number)
Contact
Gauri Saini· ILD Phenotyping Lead
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