Senior HR Coordinator
The Sainsbury Laboratory is a scientific research institute which focuses on plant developmental biology and computational modelling of plant development. It accommodates around 150 researchers, 30 professional staff and various visitors including students and other researchers.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Senior HR Coordinator to be responsible for the full range of HR services and to play a key role within the professional team that supports all operational aspects of running the Institute. The role requires regular interaction with a whole range of academics, staff, students and visitors.
The successful candidate will develop, implement and maintain an effective HR strategy to meet the Institute vision, and to ensure that the University HR policy and best practice are followed at all times.
Candidate should have a good HR working experience, ideally in Higher Education, including managing complex and sensitive personal issues. They should have excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills with a positive, service-oriented, can-do attitude. They should be able to work independently as well as in a team, and have a pro-active approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving. Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality, operating with tact and discretion, are essential.
Candidates should be educated to a minimum of A-level (including GCSE English and Maths) and have a CIPD qualification level 5 or work toward the qualification.
The Institute is open to hybrid working, however there is an expectation that the postholder will be on-site for a minimum of three days per week.
The position is available immediately.
Limited funding: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2026 in the first instance.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
For questions about this vacancy please email anne.crozat@slcu.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PT41528 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.
Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position in the group of Dr Madelaine Bartlett at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to support the university's reputation for excellence, join a newly-formed research team from its inception under the direction of an established PI of international reputation and work in a cutting-edge research institute.
Under the direct supervision of Dr Bartlett, the successful candidate will work independently on a research project focused on studying the genes that control the development and evolution of sex determination in grasses.
Additionally, the role holder will play a key role in establishing and supporting a new research group to ensure its smooth operation. Responsibilities include procuring and maintaining resources, implementing standard operating procedures, and establishing a brachypodium transformation program.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in biological sciences. Practical experience of working in a plant sciences basic research environment is essential, as is experience of overseeing laboratory operations. Proficiency in Brachypodium transformation and genome editing techniques is required, alongside familiarity with the complete life cycle of maize. Experience in pest control is desirable, as is experience in teaching and mentoring students. Familiarity with advanced microscopy platforms (SEM, confocal) is also desirable.
The successful applicant will have strong organisational skills, alongside excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. They will be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, with good IT skills and a high degree of precision and accuracy. Knowledge of relevant regulation and practice is desirable. The successful candidate will also be able to design and execute research projects, contribute to writing research papers and prepare and present research findings.
The Laboratory provides a welcoming and collaborative environment with a wide-range of family-friendly benefits and development opportunities. More about the Sainsbury Laboratory and details of what the University offers to employees can be found at: http://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/.
The post is available from September 2024.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please quote reference PT41427 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Scientific enquiries apart from the formal application should be directed to Dr Anne Crozat at: anne.crozat@slcu.cam.ac.uk.
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.
Research Assistant in Plant Biology (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position in the group of Dr Chris Whitewoods at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University, to identify the mechanisms that control specification of the two primary photosynthetic cell types in plant leaves.
The successful applicant will be part of a group that investigates how plants pattern their internal leaf structure, using a range of species as model systems. In this role you will perform a mutant screen in Arabidopsis thaliana to identify genes that specify spongy and mesophyll cell fate. You will mutagenize plants, screen for mutants and cross plants to generate mapping populations and identify the causative mutations. Key aspects of the job will be plant care and management, microscopy and molecular biology. This role requires excellent attention to detail.
Candidates must have a background with a bachelor's degree in plant biology or related fields. Expertise in plant care and management is necessary and experience with Arabidopsis thaliana is preferred. Foundations in molecular biology and microscopy and/or histology are also preferred, alongside a willingness and ability to learn and work with new methodologies and different plant species.
The successful applicant will be a strong team player, highly solution orientated and self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, alongside the ability to work independently and with others, with a high degree of accuracy including outstanding record keeping. The Whitewoods group is looking for someone with a strong sense of scientific curiosity and fun who is enthusiastic to contribute to a young lab as it grows. Strong communication skills are required to interact with group members and other researchers at SLCU with different scientific backgrounds. The Whitewoods lab would like to encourage applications from individuals who wish to work flexibly or on a part time basis.
The Laboratory provides a welcoming and collaborative environment with a wide-range of family-friendly benefits and development opportunities. More about the Sainsbury Laboratory and details of what the University offers to employees can be found at: http://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/.
The post is available from March 2024.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2025 in the first instance.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please quote reference PT40291 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.
