Scientific & QA Jobs
Research Associate (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge • UK
Salary
Up to £587
Posted
29 September 2026
Sponsor match
high
Government Authorised Exchange Temporary Worker (A rating)
Role overview
University of Cambridge is hiring a Research Associate (Fixed Term) in UK, a scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is Up to £587. University of Cambridge holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Government Authorised Exchange route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
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