Group Leader in Stem Cell Science

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute in Cambridge is seeking a Group Leader in Stem Cell Science. You will drive research in stem and progenitor cell biology with a focus on innovative approaches. Candidates should have at least 3 years of post-doctoral experience and a solid track record in their field. The role encourages collaboration within a vibrant scientific community and offers extensive support for securing fellowships and grants. The position is fixed-term, linked to fellowship funding.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-doctoral experience in relevant research.
• Distinctive research achievements in basic and translational stem cell biology.
• A cutting-edge research plan for the next 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in the area of stem/progenitor cell biology.
• Develop and implement innovative research strategies.
• Collaborate across the University and associated institutes.

Skills

Experimental research in stem/progenitor cell biology

Computational research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Post-doctoral experience

Job description

# Group Leader in Stem Cell Science**Assistant Research Professor (from £47,389), Associate Research Professor (from £63,606) or Research Professor G11 (from £69,488-£80,525) depending on skills and experience.**The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute is a world-leading centre for stem cell research with a mission to transform human health through a deep understanding of stem and progenitor cell biology (). The Institute is located in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, a state-of-the-art building adjacent to Addenbrooke's and Royal Papworth Hospitals and multiple research institutes (). This has nucleated a fully integrated, vibrant and cohesive stem cell community ideally placed to capitalise on the surrounding unique intellectual and clinical environment. The Institute currently has 27 research groups with approximately 300 biological, computational, clinical and physical scientists operating across a wide range of tissues and at multiple scales. CSCI benefits from long-term investment by Wellcome, most recently via a new Discovery Research Platform for Tissue Scale Biology () . The Institute also serves as a hub for the wider stem cell community across Cambridge and has more than 30 affiliated researchers across 13 University departments and the neighbouring Babraham and Sanger Institutes.The Institute has openings for a new Group Leader who will complement and synergise with our existing programmes. **We welcome applications from across the entire range of basic and translational stem/progenitor cell biology**, including experimental and/or computational research relevant to:i. Cardiovascular, glial/neural or epithelial tissuesii. Cell and Gene therapyiii. Organ regeneration and repairThis would be ideal for a candidate with a minimum of 3 years post-doctoral experience, distinctive research achievements and a cutting-edge research plan for the next 5 years. Interdisciplinary and collaborative research is strongly encouraged across the University and its associated institutes.The Institute offers a collegiate environment with excellent core facilities, extensive opportunities to pursue basic and disease focussed studies. Successful candidates will be supported to obtain external personal fellowship and grant support, prior to contracts commencing. Interim start-up packages may be available depending on individual circumstances.The post is fixed term, dictated by tenure of fellowship funding/subject to securing an external personal fellowship.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (max 3 pages, to include date of PhD and details of any career gaps if applicable) with contact details of 3 referees (one of must be your current line manager), and a 3-page outline of your research proposal, by **03 February 2026**.Informal enquiries about the post are welcome via email to Anthea Stanley ([e-mail]). Interviews will be held over a 2-day period likely to be in mid/end of February.Please quote reference PS48504 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.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.### Department/location### Salary£47,389-£80,525### ReferencePS48504### Category### Date published13 January 2026### Closing date3 February 2026