About the Role

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is committed to transforming the lives of people affected by neurodegenerative conditions. We are seeking to appoint two Group Leaders (Principal Investigators) who will drive a visionary programme of experimental and translational research in any area of neuroscience relevant to dementia and neurodegeneration while also contributing to our collaborative and inclusive scientific community. As part of a distributed national MRC institute, these posts will be based at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at Cardiff University with the ability to collaborate across sites.

What We Are Looking For

• Leadership of an internationally competitive research programme in neuroscience relevant to dementia.
• Experimental approaches using mouse genetics and physiology, organoids, human-to-mouse chimeric models or human tissue.
• Expertise in molecular, cellular or systems neuroscience, including glial biology, neural circuits and neuron-glia and gliovascular interactions.
• Contribution to an integrated, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and open science environment.
• Potential for rapid translation of fundamental insights into drug development and tangible benefits for people living with neurodegenerative conditions.
• Applications welcome from those seeking independence for the first time, as well as established tenured researchers from the UK and abroad.

Key Details

• Closing date: 7 May 2026
• Location: Cardiff
• Apply: Full information and application