Job opportunities at Gurdon and Milner Therapeutics Institutes

We are looking for an enthusiastic and technically skilled full-time Research Laboratory Technician to join Dr. Emma Rawlins’ lab at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will be provide technical support to research projects focused on lung developmental and stem cell biology and the mechanisms underlying human adult-onset lung disease. They will be investigating the regulatory mechanisms that govern lung stem cells using molecular and cellular studies of human lung organoids from the developing and adult lungs. Molecular biology, microscopy and next generation sequencing approaches will also be used.

Laboratory experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques are essential. Expertise in general areas of stem cell biology, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry and DNA/RNA/Protein isolation/analysis, would be desirable for this position.

Main duties will involve generation of primary organoid cell cultures, cloning and genetic manipulation of organoids. Other responsibilities will include preparation of reagents, maintenance of stocks and assisting in the day-to-day running of the laboratory. For more information about the laboratory please visit www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/people/emma-rawlins/ The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, coupled with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are required.

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

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

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Please quote reference PR48558 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Informal enquiries can be made to Emma Rawlins via elr21@cam.ac.uk

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The Milner Therapeutics Institute is seeking to recruit a Senior Research Laboratory Technician. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to support the maintenance of the Institute, to ensure research is delivered effectively. Also, to become part of a pioneering, forward-thinking and strategic workforce, that is continuously evolving and growing.

The MTI is unique working environment, with start-up businesses, academics and pharma companies working side by side across shared office and laboratory space. The overarching vision of the MTI is to convert pioneering science into therapies. The Institute delivers this through its aims to connect industry and academia, enable and drive collaborative research and accelerate therapeutic companies. We are a purpose-built research Institute located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The Senior Research Laboratory Technician reports to Facilities Manager. The role provides key support to a diverse mix of industry and academic research groups which come together in the MTI towards the overarching vision. This support includes maintaining consistent and safe availability of all key equipment, consumables and spaces required by the researchers. These requirements are subject to regular change, as MTI occupancy refreshes. There are systems and processes established to enable this objective to provide support, and the Research Laboratory works with the Facilities team to develop those processes for continuous improvement at this dynamic laboratory. The role holder must follow, be aware of and encourage compliance with various different frameworks for good practice.

The role is full-time hours 36.5 hours per week working onsite. Interviews will take place in-person week commencing 9th February.

For further information on responsibilities & person specification please look at the further particulars before applying.

The University of Cambridge is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and as such is focusing on the areas of recognition, visibility, career development and sustainability. The Milner Therapeutics Institute will support the right candidate with relevant training during the Research Lab Technicians career.

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Larissa Richardson, MTI Facilities Manager, lr280@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference PR48453 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Milner Therapeutics Institute is a purpose-built research institute at the University of Cambridge, with an overarching vision to convert pioneering science into therapies by driving academic-industry partnerships. The MTI is breaking new ground in cross-sector collaborations and demonstrates a world-leading model of start-up companies, academics and pharma working side by side at the bench. The MTI environment offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of academia and industry, catalysing partnerships that will drive drug discovery.

The Institute is also the global headquarters for the Milner Therapeutics Consortium and Affiliate Company network, which consists of 90 organisations and connects academia and industry to enable collaborative research and drive drug discovery partnerships. Our events programme to facilitate interactions across this network includes an annual Symposium that has grown to over 800 attendees, monthly seminars and bespoke workshops.

The Milner Consortium Manager is a critical position focused on developing the overall strategy and profile of the Milner Therapeutics Consortium, thereby contributing to the overall success and vision of the Milner Therapeutics Institute. The role holder will report to the Head of Partnerships and Alliance and will be responsible for driving new research collaborations of the 10 Consortium companies with the academic community at the University, Babraham Institute and Wellcome Sanger Institute. They will work in the Partnerships team to deliver an annual call for Consortium research proposals, and administer and manage projects arising from this call. This will include developing and running the process for project calls under the Consortium, project set-up, liaison with the Research Operations Office to put contracts in place and supporting researchers throughout this process.

They will work closely with the Milner team and Innovation Board to lead a strategy for prioritising research topics in proposal calls and identify opportunities for aligning these with research strengths of the local academic community. The role holder will advise Consortium companies throughout the year in identifying researchers working in areas of interest, to mediate introductions and gauge opportunities for potential research collaborations. They will take a proactive approach in facilitating introductions, delivering challenge workshops and applying a broad expertise in biomedical research to lead the discussion effectively between parties to initiate new collaborative projects. They will also support interaction of the Consortium partners with start-ups in the Cambridge landscape, through joint initiatives and pitch events with the Milner Enterprise team and affiliated partners.

Applicants should possess a PhD in biomedical sciences and experience of postdoctoral research at the level of Research Associate, or extensive equivalent experience. They will possess experience in cross-sector partnerships, scientific project management, budgetary management and experience convening and organising meetings. Knowledge of how scientific projects work, especially in the area of translational work, is highly beneficial. The ideal role holder will possess sufficient breadth/depth of specialist knowledge in biomedical research to help develop research objectives, projects and proposals. They should have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and be confident in dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority.

This is a 0.6 Part-Time FTE position,22.2 hours per week. The working pattern for this can discussed upon appointment.

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available for 3 years 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.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Alison Schuldt, Head of Partnerships & Alliance, ajs52@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PR48463 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.

The MTI is a purpose-built research institute at the University of Cambridge, with an overarching vision to convert pioneering science into therapies by driving academic-industry partnerships. The MTI is breaking new ground in cross-sector collaborations and demonstrates a world-leading model of start-up companies, academics and pharma working side by side at the bench. The MTI environment offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of academia and industry, catalysing partnerships that will drive drug discovery.

The Institute is also the global headquarters for the Milner Therapeutics Consortium and Affiliate Company network, which consists of 90 organisations and connects academia and industry to enable collaborative research and drive drug discovery partnerships. Our events programme to facilitate interactions across this network includes an annual Symposium that has grown to over 800 attendees, monthly seminars and bespoke workshops.

The Milner Consortium Manager is a critical position focused on developing the overall strategy and profile of the Milner Therapeutics Consortium, thereby contributing to the overall success and vision of the Milner Therapeutics Institute. The role holder will report to the Head of Partnerships and Alliance and will be responsible for driving new research collaborations of the 10 Consortium companies with the academic community at the University, Babraham Institute and Wellcome Sanger Institute. They will work in the Partnerships team to deliver an annual call for Consortium research proposals, and administer and manage projects arising from this call. This will include developing and running the process for project calls under the Consortium, project set-up, liaison with the Research Operations Office to put contracts in place and supporting researchers throughout this process.

They will work closely with the Milner team and Innovation Board to lead a strategy for prioritising research topics in proposal calls and identify opportunities for aligning these with research strengths of the local academic community. The role holder will advise Consortium companies throughout the year in identifying researchers working in areas of interest, to mediate introductions and gauge opportunities for potential research collaborations. They will take a proactive approach in facilitating introductions, delivering challenge workshops and applying a broad expertise in biomedical research to lead the discussion effectively between parties to initiate new collaborative projects. They will also support interaction of the Consortium partners with start-ups in the Cambridge landscape, through joint initiatives and pitch events with the Milner Enterprise team and affiliated partners.

Applicants should possess a PhD in biomedical sciences and experience of postdoctoral research at the level of Research Associate, or extensive equivalent experience. They will possess experience in cross-sector partnerships, scientific project management, budgetary management and experience convening and organising meetings. Knowledge of how scientific projects work, especially in the area of translational work, is highly beneficial. The ideal role holder will possess sufficient breadth/depth of specialist knowledge in biomedical research to help develop research objectives, projects and proposals. They should have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and be confident in dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority.

This is a 0.6 Part-Time FTE position,22.2 hours per week. The working pattern for this can discussed upon appointment.

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available for 3 years 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.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Alison Schuldt, Head of Partnerships & Alliance ajs52@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference PR48371 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a Research Associate in Dr Fengzhu Xiongs' Developmental Mechanics group at the Gurdon Institute at University of Cambridge. The group focuses on studying the cellular and physical mechanisms of morphogenesis in development using quantitative approaches (https://www.xionglab.org).

As soft matter, embryonic tissues need to produce forces and regulate mechanical properties to drive shape changes during development. The mechanisms of tissue mechanics can reside on different scales (molecular, cellular, tissue) and may come from unexpected sources (neighbouring tissues, extraembryonic environment). Much remains to be learned about how cell dynamics produce and regulate these forces and tissue mechanical properties, and how robust tissue shapes are achieved.

We are now seeking a motivated postdoc specialized in theory and/or computational modelling to join our interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will conduct cutting edge research with a high level of independence and close support of the PI, with focuses including but not limited to: 1. work closely with experimentalists to interpret imaging and mechanical measurements in live embryos, informing experiment design; 2. develop mechanical models of tissue shape control integrating different modalities of experimental data; 3. explore the design principles of developmental morphogenesis using mathematical approaches. This is an ideal position for an aspiring scientist who has ambitions to solve important challenges in biology by innovatively applying their previous training.

Candidates are expected to hold (or soon to be awarded) a PhD in a related subject such as mathematics, physics, computation and engineering, or equivalent research experiences as demonstrated by excellent scholarly outputs. Applicants should provide evidence of a strong interest in developmental biology questions by demonstrating relevant experiences and expertise, and articulating their career vision at the interface of biology and physics in the cover letter. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and should be able to work both independently and as part of a team. The group provides a rich learning environment for interdisciplinary scientists and complementary mentorship for the candidate to develop their unique research identity.

In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, a generous pension scheme, substantial holiday allowance, and a range of employee benefits, including retail discounts.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance. The start date is flexible.

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Please quote reference PR48183 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic full-time Research Associate to join Dr. Fengzhu Xiong's team at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge.

The successful candidate will be involved in studies of cell dynamics and tissue mechanics during embryo development. This post contains a dual research (~2/3 time) and management (~1/3 time) role. The candidate will work closely with the PI to develop new projects and tools, manage lab resources and support group members. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, they will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas including biochemistry, molecular biology, embryology, imaging, computation, soft matter physics and engineering. Furthermore, the candidate will receive support if they wish to take on career development activities including appropriate professional and graduate courses while in the role. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced technicians and lab managers seeking stability and further career development in a vibrant team, and for researchers aspired to focus on the science without necessarily following the usual timeline and expectations of PhD/Postdoc training.

It is essential that the candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, has a keen interest in the organisation and optimization of their work environment, and has excellent communication and teamwork skills. Extensive experience and understanding of working in research labs are required.

Main duties include: Work with the PI to develop new research projects, tools and protocols; Lead a project and supervise junior lab members when appropriate; Master and maintain lab equipment, protocols and stocks of samples and reagents; Coordinate with the institute lab managers and administrative officers to ensure lab work follows best practices and compliance with ethics and safety regulations; Provide technical guidance and training to new lab members; Organise and participate in regular group meetings and other group activities.

In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, a generous pension scheme, substantial holiday allowance, and a range of employee benefits, including retail discounts.

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

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Please quote reference PR48185 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Simons group at the Gurdon Institute is seeking a Research Associate in the study of the developmental dynamics of the early mammalian embryo using theoretical, statistical and computational based approaches.

Alongside wet lab work using transgenic mouse models and 3D organ culture systems, the Simons lab makes use of analytical and computational approaches to study mechanisms of cell fate in developing and adult tissue in both normal and perturbed states (http://www.simons.group.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/). The focus of the wet lab is predominantly on the biology of skin and tissues of the gastrointestinal tract. A particular interest of the group lies in defining the transcriptional and epigenetic factors that mediate cell state transitions and cellular plasticity during development, homeostasis and regeneration.

With experience in the development and application of theoretical, statistical and/or computational approaches in biology, you will make use of quantitative lineage tracing and single-cell multiomics data to study mechanisms cell fate, multilineage priming, and lineage segregation in the developing mouse and human embryo, and how these programmes become reactivated in response to injury and the acquisition of oncogenic mutations.

We are seeking someone who has a solid grounding in the application of statistical and mathematical approaches to biological systems, with experience in the manipulation and analysis of single-cell genomics data. You should have (or expect to receive within 6 months of the deadline) a PhD in a relevant subject, a sound understanding of basic molecular biology, and a solid publication record. You will be expected to work independently and interact effectively in a dynamic multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.

The Simons lab is co-located in the Gurdon Institute, a centre of developmental and disease biology in Cambridge, and the Department of Physics as well as Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. The Institute provides a stimulating environment that promotes collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Its postdoc association encourages scientific and social interactions and provides career development and teaching opportunities. We offer an attractive pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme.

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

Please quote reference PR47814 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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This is an 8-month maternity cover position for the Innovation Pathway Coordinator at the Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI). It is an exciting opportunity for an individual to play a key role in advancing neurotechnology innovation within the Cambridge NeuroWorks ARIA Activation Partnership.

The partnership comprises a consortium of organisations (Cambridge University Health Partners, several departments of the University of Cambridge, Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge Network, and Vellos). The partners will provide creative talent with access to the expertise and resources needed to progress a new generation of neuro-technologies designed to treat conditions such as depression, dementia, chronic pain, epilepsy and injuries to the nervous system.

The role coordinates the delivery of the ideation (What If) programme within the broader Cambridge NeuroWorks activity. This involves developing and implementing the ideation (What If) programme and supporting the Blue Sky fellows and during their experimental exploration (Blue Sky) phase. The role also supports coordinating the transitions into the commercial translation at the Activation Phase (led by the Babraham Research Campus). Collaborating with other programme coordinators and managers the role holder ensures the What If programme aligns with the goals of the Cambridge NeuroWorks Activation Partnership and cutting-edge trends in neurotechnology.

The Milner Therapeutics Institute is a purpose-built research institute at the University of Cambridge, with an overarching vision to convert pioneering science into therapies by driving academic-industry partnerships. The MTI is breaking new ground in academic/industry interactions and demonstrates a world-leading model of start-up companies, academics and pharma working side by side at the bench. The MTI environment offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of academia and industry, applying ground-breaking technologies to drug discovery and patient treatment.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in working in an entrepreneurial environment and initiating, developing, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Will also be able to demonstrate knowledge of project coordination, ability to plan, execute and keep to deadlines

For the full person specification, click below to view the further particulars.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 5 August 2026 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

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.

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Informal enquiries can be directed to Christof Gaunt, Innovation Pathway Manager (Ideation) cmg65@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PR47703 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.

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