Post-Doctoral Research Associate / Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Dr Maura Malpetti is looking for an enthusiastic Post-Doctoral Research Associate or Research Assistant to join her lab at the Department of Clinical Neurosciences of the University of Cambridge. The post is part of a Cambridge-based program aiming to investigate neuroinflammation in frontotemporal lobar degeneration and accelerate the development of treatments for dementia. To this end, we also recently established a multi-centre study, the UK-wide Open Network for Frontotemporal dementia Inflammation Research (ON-FIRE), which involves data collection from 22 sites across the UK.

The post will focus on the integration of novel PET and blood-based biomarkers of neuroinflammation, neuropathology and neurodegeneration, and clinical outcomes in models of disease progression in genetic and sporadic frontotemporal lobar degeneration. In this role, you will lead (i) PET imaging recruitment and data analysis in patients with frontotemporal dementia and progressive supranuclear palsy, (ii) the coordination of ON-FIRE and related studies on blood-based biomarkers. You will drive the project, develop and deliver the study's research objectives and be well equipped to present developments and key findings to relevant stakeholders.

For this post, you will have an undergraduate and/or a PhD in neurosciences, psychology, physiology or related discipline. You will have knowledge of neuroimaging, related research methods and applications, and project management skills. Experience in patient recruitment in research studies of dementia or mental health disorders would be advantageous. You will collaborate within a balanced team with post-doctoral scientists, clinical fellows, research nurses and students to ensure efficient research activities across the centre.

For informal inquiries regarding the role, contact Dr Maura Malpetti (mm2243@medschl.cam.ac.uk). The role will primarily be based at the Herchel Smith Building for Brain and Mind Sciences, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, CB2 0SZ. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. We particularly encourage women and/or candidates from a minority background to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level within our University.

Closing date: 8th December 2024.