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We are looking to recruit a creative and motivated Communications Assistant to help share the beauty of the botanic garden. This roll will support the Garden's marketing activities and event promotion, encouraging new and returning visitors.

The Communications Team looks after the Garden's marketing, press and PR activities and the Communications Assistant will assist on all aspects of these activities. This will involve supporting the Garden's social media activities, marketing and communications activities such as advertising and newsletters, website updates and promoting the Garden as a visitor attraction through print and digital media.

Interviews anticipated - w/c 7 July 2025 Preferred start date - Tuesday 26 August 2025

See Further Particulars for full details, including Person Specification

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For any questions relating to this recruitment please contact admin@botanic.cam.ac.uk

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Applications are invited for a Teaching Associate to be appointed to a joint post in the Department of Biochemistry and Department of Pharmacology. The post is available for 2 years, with view of starting from September 2025.

The role holder will be based in Central Cambridge and work will be working across both departments within the School of Biological Sciences that are closely associated with the Gurdon Institute, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, MRC Toxicology Unit and provide many opportunities for interactions with the broader Cambridge community.

The role focuses primarily on delivery of teaching and examining but will also be involved in course development. For example, the Teaching Associate will be expected to plan, prepare and deliver lectures, seminars and practical classes, as well as contribute to curriculum design. The post holder will also set and mark examination papers and coursework, as well as writing essay feedback and thesis reports. The Teaching Associate will be expected to participate in relevant meetings and committees.

With this in mind, it is essential that applicants are able to demonstrate experience of successfully developing and delivering teaching at University level, such as lectures and seminars, practical classes, or smaller group work. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to explain concepts and complex information to non-experts, develop and encourage the commitment to learn in others and to present material to a range of audiences. The role holder may also need to provide pastoral assistance to students although more in-depth issues would be referred to College Tutors in the first instance. Candidates should hold a PhD in a related area, or equivalent demonstrable experience and/or a teaching qualification as appropriate.

Interviews are expected to take place in July 2025.

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Prospective candidates are invited to contact the Acting Head of Department of Pharmacology, Professor Ewan St. John Smith, for informal enquires: hod@phar.cam.ac.uk.

Please ensure that in the "upload section" of the online application you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter explaining your professional experience and fit for the role. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

If you have any questions the application process, please contact our HR team (hr@phar.cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference PL45735 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Pathogen Dynamics Unit, located within the Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge is looking for one full-time postdoctoral Research Associate to work on projects relating to the emergence, spread and control of dengue virus.

The Pathogen Dynamics Unit at the University of Cambridge consists of 15-20 researchers at different stages of their career using mathematical and computational research to help our understanding of how pathogens spread in populations, assess control efforts and support policy making. We work closely with an established network of collaborators across laboratories, field-based epidemiologists, hospitals and public health agencies.

The position will be based in Cambridge and will be supervised by Professor Henrik Salje in a collaborative project with researchers at the University of Lancaster and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The project will consist of the analysis of SARS-CoV-2 genomes and contact tracing data collected as part of the COVID-19 response. The project will use phylogenetic and mathematical modelling approaches to understand the structure of UK society, and the implications of how we interact with each other leads to infectious disease spread. The finding from this work will help guide future pandemic preparedness.

The applicant will have strong quantitative skills, including applied to pathogen genomic data. The project will require the development of computationally intensive models and therefore applicants should have experience in coding and a good understanding of probability, likelihoods and Bayesian analysis. We are also seeking individuals with a strong interest in public health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop models that integrate different data types (e.g., serology, epidemiological data, genomic data, demography) to understand the dynamics of pathogens.
• Write-up findings in manuscripts
• Work with study partners
• Present findings at conferences, external and internal meetings
• Be an active member of the Pathogen Dynamics Unit, including contributing to wider group discussions
• Supervision of students/Interns working in support of the research group

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

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For informal enquiries about the role please contact Professor Henrik Salje hs743@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PC45972 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience (PDN) is seeking an enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join our administration team at the University of Cambridge.

The Apprentice will be part of the departmental admin team and will study the Business Administrator Level 3 qualification. The business administration apprentice will, during their apprenticeship, cover many aspects of administration within the department. They will be given the opportunity to work with HR, Receptions, Events and Finance, as well as other teams to develop a wider perspective on the running of an academic department at the University of Cambridge.

You will be a great team player who has good organisation skills and prioritising skills. The apprentice will need to have basic IT skills and be able to follow instructions and learn new tasks. You will have good communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with staff at all levels.

What you'll do in a working day

• Provide reception and clerical services in a welcoming and professional manner
• Assist with the organisation of events and meetings. Coordinate and book meeting rooms, prepare/order refreshments, collate and distribute materials for events, seminars, meetings, take minutes, assist with departmental communications
• Provide administrative support for different operational areas of the Department. Receive calls and take messages, liaise with other departments and organisations. Review emails to identify priorities, process internal and external mail, deal with couriers, produce letters and other correspondence, data entry and maintenance of data records, attend team meetings and take notes/minutes as required
• Perform general administrative tasks. Assist with processing and updating of access to buildings and keys, ordering University cards. Provide administrative support for projects
• Assist with HR administration in accordance with the University policies and procedures.
• Support the administration of visitors

Fixed-term: 21 months

All applications for this vacancy are being handled by the training provider for this apprenticeship, Cambridge Regional College. Please follow this link to the national apprenticeship website to apply: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000319907.

For informal enquiries about working for the Department please contract Tracey Flack, pdnhr@pdn.cam.ac.uk. For queries relating to the apprenticeship please contact Cambridge Regional College.

Closing Date: 8 June 2025. Interviews are expected to take place in late June 2025.

Please quote reference PM45517 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in cellular biophysics in the group of Prof. Ewa Paluch. The Paluch lab studies cellular morphogenesis combining cell and molecular biology, quantitative imaging and biophysical approaches to investigate cell shape changes in cultured cells and in vivo. Current projects in the lab include investigating the regulation of the mechanical properties of the cellular actin cortex, the biomechanics of cell division, and the coupling between cell shape and mechanics and cellular state / fate during cellular transitions.

The successful candidate will conduct fundamental research aimed at understanding cell shape dynamics and the cross -talk between cell shape and cell state during epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). The aim of the project is to 1) develop computational pipelines for image analysis and physical analysis of cell shape trajectories, and for combined morpho-molecular analysis of cell shape together with molecular markers, and 2) to develop a physical model of cell shape dynamics during EMT.

You should hold a PhD (or about to be awarded a PhD) in Biophysics or a related field and have extensive experience with cell and developmental biophysics, imaging, image analysis, and modelling of biological processes.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Further information on the lab: https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/directory/ewa-paluch

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To apply for this post, please submit a CV and a motivation letter detailing why you want to be part of this project and how this post will be a good stepping-stone for your career. We also need the contact details for two people who can provide a professional reference.

The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

The closing date for applications is 26th May 2025.

Please quote reference PM45966 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Dr. Sepiedeh Keshavarzi's laboratory at the University of Cambridge. The lab's Wellcome-Trust-funded research investigates neural circuits for the sense of direction and self-motion by combining in vivo and ex vivo neuronal recording and manipulation with quantitative behavioural assays in mice. For more details, please visit our website: keshavarzilab.com.

This project will dissect the organisation of head-direction circuits in the mouse brain, with a focus on the retrosplenial cortex and its reciprocal cortical and thalamic connections. In the first phase, you'll employ slice electrophysiology (whole-cell patch-clamp), circuit tracing and optogenetic mapping to characterize the synaptic and intrinsic properties of defined pathways. In the second phase, you'll investigate how these circuits remodel during spatial-orientation tasks, probing whether neuronal plasticity is necessary for accurate spatial learning. Collaborative opportunities will allow you to bridge ex vivo and in vivo approaches. Highly driven postdocs who establish efficient slice workflows may broaden their skillset to include complementary in vivo approaches - ranging from extracellular recordings with Neuropixels probes and two-photon calcium imaging to spatial-orientation behavioural assays - either independently or in partnership with colleagues specialising in these techniques.

We seek a motivated, ambitious researcher with a strong background in cellular neurophysiology and clear interest in the lab's research program.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative laboratory committed to rigorous, innovative research and to fostering professional development of its members. We provide funding and logistical support for conferences and workshops, guidance on independent fellowship applications, and ongoing career mentorship. You will work within a multidisciplinary team interacting regularly with other neuroscience groups in the Department and collaborate with both in-house experimentalists and external engineers and computational neuroscientists. The Department's seminars, along with events hosted by the Cambridge Neuroscience Network, will enrich your experience through further scientific exchange and networking.

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Applications should include a cover letter highlighting your motivation for joining the lab, how your skills align with the project and your research ambitions and career goals. Please also provide a detailed CV and the names and addresses of two academic referees.

The position is available from 15 July 2025 for for an initial three-year term; precise start date is negotiable.

The closing date for applications is 9th June 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may close early once filled.

For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Sepiedeh Keshavarzi at sk2244@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference PM45938 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 Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience particularly encourages women and candidates from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancy.

Applicants interested in applying for the role that do not currently hold the right to work in the UK may be eligible to be sponsored by the University in order to apply for a visa and the appropriate right to work status. Visa sponsorship is issued at the discretion of the University.

What makes us human? is the public engagement programme of the Wellcome-funded Human Developmental Biology Initiative (HDBI). HDBI is a human developmental biology consortium of sixteen research groups across seven UK universities/research institutes which aims to deliver fundamental knowledge about human development. Working with HDBI scientists, What makes us human? is providing a culture of engagement and new ways of working allowing the science to anticipate, include and respond to a broad range of societal insights and perspectives. What makes us human? focuses on developing the knowledge, skills and confidence of HDBI scientists and public engagement practitioners through an on-going programme of training and support. It is also developing long-term relationships with stakeholders, delivering specific engagement projects and is committed to on-going external evaluation and refinement of its programme.

We are looking for a part time HDBI public engagement manager who is eager to build on their existing experience to coordinate and deliver this ambitious multi-centre engagement project. The public engagement manager will be based at the Gurdon Institute in Cambridge (www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk) and will work with Dr Emma Rawlins, the HDBI academic lead for public engagement (www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/research/rawlins; www.hdbi.org/public-engagement).

The HDBI public engagement manager will coordinate a multi-stakeholder Insights Group to inform and improve our research, engagement and communications. They will coordinate a network of public engagement practitioners across the seven institutions of the HDBI and external collaborators/sub-contractors and manage the overall budget to ensure delivery of What makes us human? Working with the Insights group, they will develop and deliver bespoke training activities for all HDBI scientists. Working with the HDBI overall programme manager they will deliver internal and external communications relating to public engagement. Moreover, there will be an opportunity to work closely with HDBI scientists based at the Gurdon Institute to assist with development and delivery of local HDBI engagement activities.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 16 February 2026 in the first instance.

The post is available immediately.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact HR@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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Please quote reference PR45947 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited from an enthusiastic and team-oriented researcher to join the laboratory of Professor Paul Dupree. The Dupree lab https://www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/dupree is internationally recognised as a leading team of researchers in plant cell wall biochemistry. We aim to understand how the biosynthesis and assembly of polysaccharides generates the remarkable plant cell wall that can be strong, and resistant to decay or, when appropriate, able to expand as the cells grow. We apply our discoveries in applications from human and animal dietary fibre, gut microbiome modulation, soil health and synthesis of cellulosic materials to replace petrochemicals in packaging and building construction.

The successful candidate will join a team working to understand the relationship between glucomannan structure and function, in a project selected as an ERC Advanced grant to Prof Dupree, and funded by UKRI.

Candidates should hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in Biochemistry or other relevant field, with a strong background in plant or carbohydrate biochemistry. A proven track record of research productivity and the ability to lead diverse but complementary projects to completion is essential.

Experience in Arabidopsis molecular genetics such as CRISPR/Cas9, molecular biological techniques, protein expression, carbohydrate structural analysis or enzyme assays would be desirable.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available immediately until 30 September 2027 in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries are welcome to be sent to Professor Dupree: pd101@cam.ac.uk

For queries regarding the application process, please contact: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PH45944 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Project Title: Characterising clonal dynamics of somatic mutations in vivo for early prediction of carcinogenicity using advanced error corrected next generation sequencing

Supervisor: Dr Alex Cagan

Department: Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge

Industrial Partner: GSK

Somatic mutations drive cancer and may underlie many chronic diseases - yet current safety testing struggles to detect the earliest signals of carcinogenic risk. This PhD project aims to transform how we evaluate the potential for new drugs and chemicals to cause cancer, by tracking somatic mutations and clonal expansions in rodent tissues using cutting-edge, ultra-accurate error-corrected sequencing (ecNGS).

Working at the interface of evolutionary genomics and toxicology, the student will generate high-resolution maps of mutation burden and cancer driver mutation (CDM) dynamics in response to carcinogenic exposure. By integrating new computational and experimental approaches (e.g. Laser capture microdissection and ecNGS), and accessing samples and expertise through GSK's Investigative Toxicology group, the student will help develop a novel framework for early carcinogenicity prediction. This project offers the rare opportunity to translate high-resolution molecular data into practical tools for non-clinical drug safety and regulatory science. This has the potential to revolutionise our ability to detect and understand the carcinogenic impact of chemical compounds.

Based in the Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge and co-supervised by GSK, the student will receive hands-on training in ecNGS library prep, experimental toxicology, and bioinformatics. The student will also gain experience in working with industry partners, contributing to translational research in regulatory genomics and drug development.

The MRC Integrative Toxicology Training Partnership (ITTP) is a national PhD training programme for capacity building in Toxicology and related disciplines.

The safe development of new drugs, materials, chemicals and consumer products along with the assessment of risk from environmental exposure requires the integration of cutting-edge science with traditional toxicology. The ITTP provides a training platform to enable this and aims to bring together academia, industry and government agencies to provide the required expertise.

ITTP students attend a once yearly residential toxicology training course, have access to the MRC Toxicology Unit's Masterclass seminar series and attend toxicology and laboratory training in their host institutions.

We are looking for a motivated student with a strong background in genomics, molecular biology, or bioinformatics. This interdisciplinary project would suit someone interested in cancer biology, somatic evolution, toxicology, or the development of predictive models of disease. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and collaborative skills, with the ability to work independently in a supportive research environment.

Full funding is provided for 4 years for UK home-fee eligible students, including: - UKRI stipend (£20,780 per annum for 2025/26) - University fees - £5,000 per year for consumables - £25 per year for society membership

To apply please visit: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/ and click 'Apply Now' selecting the following course:

• PhD in Genetics(Full-time)
• Start Date: 1st October 2025
• Project Supervisor: Dr Alex Cagan
• Project Title: Include title as listed above
• Research Proposal: Include project details as listed above

Applications should include: - Two academic references - Transcript - CV/resume - Evidence of competence in English (If required - you can check using our tool) - Statement of Interest outlining your suitability, why you are interested in a PhD in this area, your background and research interests. - School of Biological Sciences - Widening Participation Questionnaire (applicants are asked to complete an additional form to provide contextual information about their previous study. Find out more about our use of contextual information here: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying/contextual-data

Completed applications (with ALL supporting documentation and references) to be submitted via the portal by 23:59pm (midnight) UK time on the 6th June 2025 at the latest. Interviews will be scheduled for the 18th June.

For queries related to this PhD studentship, please contact Dr Alex Cagan email atjc2@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference PC45937 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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A postdoctoral position is available for 12 months in the first instance, with a possible extension, from 1 June 2025, to work with Professor Florian Hollfelder at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge. (https://hollfelder.bioc.cam.ac.uk/). The project is part of the Horizon Europe project BlueTools (https://www.bluetools-project.eu/) and involves collaborations with various EU and UK groups on harnessing marine microbiomes and marine culture collections for novel biocatalysts that may play a role in future sustainable processes with higher resource and energy efficiency.

We will develop ultrahigh throughput assays to screen metagenomic libraries for new catalysts for applications in recycling, bioremediation and green chemistry. Candidate enzymes are mechanistically investigated, structurally characterised and subsequently improved by directed evolution. Ultrahigh-throughput screening in microfluidic picoliter droplets allows us to interrogate enzyme libraries with more than 10 million members experimentally in a day, increasing the chances of success in catalyst discovery.

Applicants should thus have a first (or upper second) class degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a related, relevant subject, followed by a PhD. Familiarity with molecular and chemical biology techniques and specific skills in assay development, enzyme kinetics, DNA library generation, structural biology, organic synthesis, high-throughput screening, mechanistic enzymology, database searching and microfluidic engineering are advantages, as well as postdoctoral experience. Applications should contain a description of research interests as part of the cover letter, a detailed CV (with exam marks and all relevant practical experience) and a list of publications. Please also include the names and email addresses of at least two referees, who are familiar with your research work.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months starting 1st June 2025 in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries are welcome to be sent to Florian Hollfelder: fh111@cam.ac.uk

For queries regarding the application process, please contact: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PH45939 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Department of Plant Sciences is seeking to appoint a post-doctoral Research Associate to investigate how DNA features contribute to gene expression and how these can be used for the predictable design of synthetic constructs for engineering plants. The successful candidate will join the Patron Lab and will work in collaboration with researchers in the Queitsch lab (University of Washington, USA) and the Jores lab (University of Dusseldorf, Germany). Together, we will investigate regulatory sequences and engineer programmable and tuneable gene expression in plants. We will provide a supportive research environment with an emphasis on personal development, research excellence, integrity, and respect. More information about the Patron lab is available at www.patronlab.org.

Role overview The candidate will conduct experiments using bioinformatic, molecular biology and synthetic biology approaches to investigate expression-limiting features of DNA shape, torsional stress, and nucleosome occupancy. They will use this knowledge to develop strategies to engineer expression in plants, seeking to optimise yields from metabolic pathways.

Key skills The successful candidate must have a PhD in molecular or synthetic biology and a thorough understanding of eukaryotic genomes and gene expression. Applicants should be proficient in the design and assembly of synthetic constructs, and in the use of mass spectrometry for the identification and quantification of metabolites. Experience with plants is desirable but not essential.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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Please notice that if you have not received any news from us 1 month after the closing date you should consider that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Please quote reference PD44591 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Two Research Assistant posts are available in the Connectomics Group directed by Greg Jefferis in the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge. We have obtained a Wellcome Discovery Award to proofread, annotate, and analyse the first mosquito brain connectome, with a focus on the chemosensory circuits involved in human host-seeking. Applicants will work with electron-microscopy image data, annotate and proofread automatically segmented reconstructions of neurons, develop open source tools for data analysis/processing, and perform neuron morphology, connectivity, graph/circuit analyses etc. to obtain biological insight. A background in neurobiology or a strong quantitative preparation (e.g. in bioinformatics/computer science) will be helpful.

Successful candidates will join a team based in Zoology with 15 team members, carrying out data processing and computational analysis of neuronal reconstruction data. They will interact closely with a similar team in the US as well as experimental groups in Cambridge (Greg Jefferis) and Boston (Meg Younger). Candidates will need to be highly motivated and develop a good understanding of the nature of the data and the scientific aims of the project. This will be critical to setting priorities as the project develops. Close teamwork and a collaborative spirit will be essential, but team members will have increasing opportunities for scientific independence as their expertise develops.

Candidates will report to a team leader based in Zoology and will be mentored by an experienced post-doc. There will be opportunities to contribute to training new team members as the group expands and to general project management, as well as to participate in public engagement activities.

The roles will be based on site in the Department of Zoology.

Interview dates: Interview in Cambridge between 16th and 20th June 2025 (may be conducted remotely under exceptional circumstances).

Fixed-term: The funds for these posts are available for two years, with a possibility of extension subject to project status and funding. available for 2 years in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University.

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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Anastasia Nezhentseva.

Email: an286@cam.ac.uk Telephone: (0)1223 330117

Please quote reference PF45916 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Department of Genetics Fly Facility is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly organised Laboratory Technician to run its Drosophila (fruit fly) food service. The service provides food to most of the Drosophila research groups in Cambridge, as well as to the Fly Facility's stock-keeping service. The Laboratory Technician role is vital, as the university's world-class Drosophila research ultimately relies upon the availability of fresh, high-quality fly food.

Central to the role is ensuring that research groups receive their fly food orders in a timely fashion, and that the food is of a consistently high quality. To achieve this, the technician must make daily decisions about the quantity and type of food to cook and oversee the distribution of prepared food to the groups. They need to monitor food quality and to communicate with service users about food production.

The technician is responsible for supervising other Fly Facility staff who assist with fly food production and with the organisation and maintenance of the fly kitchen. They are required to keep these staff aware of food preparation schedules, changes in lab procedures, and safety compliance.

Since there is a constant demand for fly food, it is important that the facility does not run short of ingredients and other supplies. The technician is responsible for monitoring supply levels, predicting future requirements and overseeing the reordering process.

The technician also contributes to the Fly Facility's stock keeping service. The service maintains living fly stock collections for research groups in Cambridge and beyond. This is a significant responsibility as many of the fly stocks are difficult to replace or even unique. The technician is part of a Fly Facility team that is collectively responsible for delivering the facility's services and provides a supportive working environment.

Please note, a valid driving license is desirable for this role to assist with the delivery of fly stocks to local laboratories using a delivery van.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Dr Simon Collier psc38@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PC45898 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are recruiting for a Research Assistant based at the OpenPlant Laboratory in Cambridge in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge, and directed by Prof. Jim Haseloff. The appointee will help develop new approaches to chloroplast transformation in the model liverwort plant Marchantia polymorpha. Work with Marchantia allows streamlined approaches to genome modification, cell dynamics and morphogenetic engineering. The planned work includes use of a collection of synthetic gene elements designed for engineering the Marchantia chloroplast genome. These allow hyper- expression of proteins in transgenic plants, and we are developing hydroponic systems for large-scale, soil-free propagation of plants, and low-cost downstream processing of plant extracts for purification of recombinant proteins at scale. We are looking for a highly motivated appointee to work in this area. 

The successful candidate will have a background in plant molecular biology or synthetic biology, including work experience or a degree in a relevant area. Experience with plant culture, DNA manipulation, plant molecular biology or microscopy will be advantageous.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 months in the first instance.

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Please notice that if you have not received any news from us 1 month after the closing date you should consider that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Please quote reference PD45914 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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An exciting new opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate has become available within the Bivalve Transmissible Neoplasia Group (www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/btn), a newly-established small, interactive and international research team based at the Department of Zoology, with strong collaborative links with other groups in Cambridge and beyond. The group's research is focused on the genetics and evolution of a recently discovered family of clonally transmissible cancers which affect several species of marine bivalves.

This new position is part of an ERC-funded project examining genome evolution in hundreds of samples from multiple independent marine transmissible cancer clones. The role provides an exciting opportunity to combine single-cell cancer genomics with molecular cytogenetics and statistical modelling to study the causes and consequences of extreme chromosomal instability in these cancers.

The role will involve: - Learning and applying cytogenetic methods for generation and analysis of chromosome imaging data - Developing new methods for inference of copy number alterations from single-cell DNA sequencing data - Analysing patterns of single-cell copy number variation to identify mechanistic signatures of chromosomal instability - Interacting with international experts in molecular cytogenetics, single-cell sequencing, somatic evolution, and comparative cancer genomics - Possible scope for field work involving marine bivalves.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, passionate about cancer genome biology and somatic evolution, and willing to learn, develop and apply state-of-the-art molecular and computational approaches. They will hold a PhD in a relevant subject, have a solid computational background, and be able to curate, analyse and interpret complex single-cell data sets. Experience in molecular biology, cytogenetics or histopathology is desirable.

Please refer to the Further Particulars for more information.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years, with a possibility of extension subject to project status and funding.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Anastasia Nezhentseva.

Email: an286@cam.ac.uk Telephone: (0)1223 330117

Please quote reference PF45896 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are inviting applications for a curious and motivated Postdoctoral Scientist (Research Associate) to join the de Hoz lab at the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience. The de Hoz lab investigates systems neuroscience questions, specifically the role of cortico-subcortical loops in statistical learning. We focus on the auditory system and perform awake/asleep electrophysiology recordings (Neuropixels) and behaviour in mice, while assessing their mental state. We ask questions such as how are noisy sensory inputs recognized and represented in the brain? how are dynamic texture sounds (waterfall, fire) represented? What is the role of corticofugal projections in setting expectations? How does the auditory system integrate information over time? How does representation change with mental state (aroused, asleep, groggy)? We are a small, supportive, and dynamic group (www.dehozlab.org) made of a diversity of people united by a passion for science and the brain. The lab is now transitioning to the University of Cambridge, where this post will be held. We are looking for a person to perform the experiments and help setup the lab at PDN. This vibrant and interactive department spans systems neuroscience and plasticity questions, and is imbedded in the wider Cambridge neuroscience environment.

The key ingredient is to be passionate about the questions of the lab, to be independent, and a background in systems neuroscience. Ideally you would have experience with mouse behaviour and/or Neuropixels recordings and analysis, as well as with opto/chemogenetics. Being a pro with Python/MatLab helps.

Please refer to the further particulars document for a full list of the essential knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

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To apply for this post, please submit a CV, a motivation letter detailing why you want to be part of this project and how this post will be a good stepping-stone for your career. We also need the contact details for two people who can provide a professional reference.

Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Livia de Hoz (ld749@cam.ac.uk and livia.dehoz@charite.de). If you feel that you don't have all necessary skills but are very interested in the research, please contact me.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

The funds for this post are available for 20 months, starting between October 2025 and March 2026.

The closing date for applications is 31st July 2025.

Please quote reference PM45891 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Bartlett lab is searching for two Research Associates/Assistants to join our team.

The Bartlett Lab studies the developmental and evolutionary processes underpinning plant morphological diversity. We work to identify the genes that regulate plant development, describe the evolutionary histories of these genes, and connect the molecular evolution of developmental genes to the evolution of plant form. Traits we focus on include the evolution of sporophytic sex determination (see Gallagher et al, 2023; Klein et al, 2022, and Subramaniam and Bartlett, 2024), and the evolution of floral organ elaborations called awns that have diversified in form and function in the grasses (see Schrager-Lavelle et al, 2017; Patterson et al, 2023, 2024). Both floral sexuality and awns can be important in crop productivity. Thus, our work dissecting the mechanisms underpinning morphological diversification can have translational applications in agriculture.

For these positions, the successful candidates will investigate the evolution of developmental gene regulation in the grasses, especially as it relates to the evolution of development. The successful candidates will ideally have expertise in reverse and forward genetics in the grasses, especially in the model systems Zea mays (maize) or Brachypodium distachyon. We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in grass transformation and/or spatial transcriptomics in grasses. Expertise in molecular biology, genetics and plant developmental biology are required.

The successful applicants will be excellent team player's and excited about collaborations at SLCU, within the UK, and abroad. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, alongside the ability to work both independently and with researchers from differing scientific backgrounds. The successful applicants will have a track record of science communication (e.g. presentations, outreach activities, teaching), and will have published in the field of plant biology. The successful applicants will be expected to be fully involved in the research, including deciding on the direction of their project (with advice from Dr. Bartlett), leading publication efforts, and presenting on their work at conferences and seminars. The successful applicants may also be required to assist in the supervision of student projects in the lab.

Applicants must have or be close to obtaining a PhD in Plant Biology, Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field. Where a PhD has yet to be awarded the appointment will initially be made at Research Assistant level (Grade 5) and amended to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon the award of PhD. It is critical that you include a motivational letter with your application, stating your research interests and expertise, and how they align with the advertised project.

For more information, please consult the lab website (www.bartlettlab.org), or contact Madelaine Bartlett via email at mb2705@cam.ac.uk.

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 October 2025.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

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For questions regarding the application process, please email HR@slcu.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PT45886 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a short fixed-term Post-doctoral Research Associate position in the groups of Prof. Henrik Jönsson and Elliot Meyerowitz at the Sainsbury Laboratory (SLCU), Cambridge University, to study the cytoskeleton and transcriptome of the shoot meristems and developing flowers of Arabidopsis thaliana by optical microscopy, and to develop as the highest priority methods of tissue expansion for increased resolution of cellular structures.

Our labs study meristem activities and structure, including the changes in the organization of the microtubule cytoskeleton and transcriptome that result from unresolved tissue stresses during development. For this advertised project position, we are looking for a highly motivated plant biologist with a proven ability to label and study the anisotropy, nematicity and organization of the microtubule cytoskeleton, and experience with in vitro culture of growing plant tissues.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (plant cell and developmental biology) and have recently published as first author in this field. An excellent and proven knowledge in plant cytoskeletal dynamics and plant mechanobiology is required. Also essential is previous experience in confocal fluorescence microscopy and computational analysis of the resulting images. Proficiency in standard molecular cloning is also required.

The person hired will be fully involved in the research whilst also writing up research work for presentation and publication, will assist in the supervision of student projects and deliver seminars relating to the research. Good communication skills are required.

The Laboratory provides a welcoming and collaborative environment with a wide-range of family-friendly benefits and development. More about the Sainsbury Laboratory, generic further information for the role and details of what the University offers to employees, can be found at: http://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 7 months.

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Scientific enquiries apart from the formal application should be directed to henrik.jonsson@slcu.cam.ac.uk and elliot.meyerowitz@slcu.cam.ac.uk

For questions regarding the application process, please email HR@slcu.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PT45884 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The department wishes to appoint a Clinical Skills Manager and Teaching Associate from 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

This is an exciting opportunity to teach veterinary clinical skills and to manage a small team, ensuring the effective management of Clinical Skills teaching and facilities in the Department.

You will deliver clinical skills practical teaching, and co-ordinate the teaching of other members of the Clinical Skills team. You will also collaborate with clinicians in the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital to deliver aspects of the veterinary programme. Your teaching is currently focused on small animal clinical skills but may also include equine and farm animal skills, and you will be supported in developing new skills.

Clinical Skills Teaching includes (but is not limited to): clinical skills staff-led classes (clinical examination, suturing, anaesthesia), clinician-led clinical skills classes (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, neurology), student self-directed learning, peer-to-peer teaching initiatives, provision of additional drop-in sessions where you will work one-to-one with students, to maximize the educational potential of the clinical skills facilities and preparation of online learning material delivered through the University's virtual learning environment.

You will contribute to curriculum design, actively support the development of online teaching material for Clinical Skills and will help to devise and deliver practical assessment circuits (Objective Structured Clinical Exams or OSCEs) in partnership with academic colleagues.

You will coordinate the development of standard operating procedures, risk assessments and health and safety within the Clinical Skills area in line with Departmental policy and is assigned a small operating budget by the Teaching Operations Committee. You will also be encouraged to contribute to veterinary education conferences on behalf of the Department alongside other members of the team.

You will be required to attend on site during Full Terms of the Department of Veterinary Medicine, and other weeks outside of term for specific tasks (including examination preparation and outreach activities) throughout the year. Outside of those times, remote working, up to one day a week would be considered.

It is essential that applicants are:

Registered Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Surgeon Have significant post-registration clinical experience and should be confident in practical skills to underpin delivery of clinical skills education to veterinary students Skilled and experience in staff management and supervision Applicants should have excellent organisational skills, the ability to organise their own time and have experience in the training of veterinary nurses or veterinary students, with the ability to address skills learning and assessment in a creative way

Experience in using and having responsibility for care and maintenance of a range of equipment commonly used in veterinary practice

Desirable qualities include:

Relevant teaching qualification (AFHEA and/or FHEA) Post graduate qualifications in medical / veterinary / clinical education or a willingness to work towards these Experience in FE and/or HE education Undergraduate teaching experience, both large and small group teaching Experience in practical assessment and OSCE examination, design and delivery. Have education sector skills to included session planning, writing schemes of work and quality assurance

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Hannah Wong by email hew28@cam.ac.uk

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Enquiries about the application process can be directed to hr.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk

Applicants should submit a CHRIS/6, CV, covering letter outlining suitability for the role and contact details for two references. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

For more information about the Department please visit www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Closing date for applications is 3 June 2025. Interviews will be held on 18 June 2025

Please quote reference PP45871 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Luginbuehl group investigating the regulation of nutrient exchange during the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. This position is funded by the Allan and Gill Gray foundation as well as the ERC Starting Grant "Harnessing mechanisms for plant carbon delivery to symbiotic soil fungi for sustainable food production".

The arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis is one of the oldest and most widespread symbioses on Earth. This symbiosis provides significant nutritional benefits to plants, however, it is also associated with a substantial carbon cost, as up to 20% of photosynthesis products are allocated to mycorrhizal fungi. This project will explore the molecular mechanisms that allow plants to regulate carbon transfer to mycorrhizal fungi, and will test whether carbon allocation and thus the cost-benefit balance of the symbiosis can be manipulated by genetic engineering of host plants. The successful candidate will use single-cell transcriptomics approaches (including single-nucleus RNA and ATAC-sequencing), carbon tracing, and targeted mutagenesis in the model crop rice to address these questions.

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist who is collaborative and excited to work as part of an interdisciplinary and diverse team, has excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and time-management skills, and is eager to develop novel ideas and approaches to investigate research questions in the field of plant-fungal symbioses.

Experience in one or several of the following areas would be an advantage: Characterization of transgenic rice plants (Single-cell) transcriptomics approaches Bioinformatics analyses of large datasets Molecular biology techniques Plant physiology techniques

Start date as soon as possible or upon agreement. The funds for this post are available for 2 years, with a possibility of further extension.

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Please notice that if you have not received any news from us 1 month after the closing date you should consider that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Please quote reference PD45877 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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