Research Assistant - Yu Group (Fixed Term)

Overview

The University of Cambridge is offering a fixed-term, full-time Research Assistant position within the Yu Group at the Sainsbury Laboratory. The Yu Group creates interpretable artificial intelligence methods and biological foundation models to decode plant genomes and RNA, while also developing AI agents to serve as virtual research partners. This fully computational role is funded for one year in the first instance, with an immediate start date available.

What you get

The position offers a salary between £33,662 and £36,320 per annum. The Sainsbury Laboratory provides a collaborative and welcoming environment offering development opportunities and family-friendly benefits through the University of Cambridge.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's or first degree in a related field such as computational biology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, or plant biology. Essential qualifications include practical bioinformatics analysis experience, programming skills in Python, Bash, and/or R, a foundation in machine learning, and knowledge of plant gene regulation and molecular biology. Candidates also need strong organizational skills, high accuracy in record keeping, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Desirable qualifications include practical wet-lab experience, deep learning framework experience, HPC familiarity, and statistical analysis experience.

How to apply

Applicants must submit a full CV, contact details for three referees, and a cover letter that outlines their suitability for the role. Applications should reference PT51536.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 25 November 2026. The position is available for an immediate start.