Research Assistant/Associate (Fixed Term)

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is inviting applications for a Research Assistant/Associate role focused on modeling cardiovascular diseases and neuropathologies. Candidates should possess a PhD in computer science or equivalent experience. The position emphasizes collaboration with students and open-source development. A salary range of £33,002-£46,049 will be provided, along with support for visa applications. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, fostering diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Visa application support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in mathematical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Strong background in computer science.
• Commitment to open-source projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical and machine learning models for research.
• Collaborate with students and researchers.
• Engage with the open-source community.

Skills

Mathematical modeling

Machine learning

Open-source software development

Excellent spoken and written English

Education

PhD in computer science or equivalent experience

Job description

# Research Assistant/Associate (Fixed Term)Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years.Applications are invited for a Research Assistant or Research Associate to join the Compiler Lab in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge, UK.You will work with a team of students and collaborators on the modelling of the interplay between cardiovascular diseases (atrial fibrillation) and neuropathologies. The job involves developing mathematical and machine learning models (large language models, neural ODES).All our work is developed in close collaboration with the open-source community. Hence, we appreciate interest or experience in open-source software development.The successful applicant at the Research Associate level will possess a PhD in computer science or relevant experience. Excellent spoken and written English is essential for this role. We particularly encourage applicants who are enthusiastic about our project, even if their background and expertise are only tangentially related to this position.Appointment at the Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD, equivalent experience. Those who have submitted but have not yet received their PhD will be appointed at the Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.The Department of Computer Science and Technology is an academic department that encompasses computer science along with many aspects of engineering, technology and mathematics. We have a worldwide reputation for academic research with consistent top research ratings. The Department has an open and collaborative culture, supporting revolutionary fundamental computer science research, strong cross-cutting collaborations internally and externally, and ideas which transform computing outside the University. Please follow the link at: to find out more about our department.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Please note that we provide the support of applying for the relevant visa (if required) and we reimburse the cost of the first visa.Please quote reference NR48407 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£33,002-£46,049### ReferenceNR48407### Category### Date published23 December 2025### Closing date11 January 2026