Research Grant Administrator (Part-time)
The Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Grants Administrator (part-time 0.5FTE).
The Institute is internationally renowned for its research into developmental biology and cancer and has been in existence for more than 30 years. With core funding from Wellcome and Cancer Research UK, the Institute is a friendly, vibrant and exciting place to work. There are around 250 people in its self-contained building, comprising 12 research group leaders, 200 scientific staff including PhD students, and 45 support staff.
In this role you will provide the Institute with excellent financial grants administrative support to maximise research income from a wide range of sources. You will be the primary contact within the Institute in relation to grant applications from external partners, sponsors, Research Group Leaders and the University.
Key responsibilities include coordinating the financial support process for grant applications, advising on costs, and ensuring applications are submitted in time, often to tight deadlines. You will also be responsible for providing budget forecasts of grant expenditure during the lifetime of the grants. We are seeking a highly motivated, organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Training will be provided on the University's grant costing tool and financial administration systems.
Benefits of working at Cambridge include:
- Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
- Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays);
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
- Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
- Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores.
The position is available as soon as possible.
The interviews will be held on site w/c 17th April 2023.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 May 2024 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.
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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference PR35915 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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HR Administrator
The Wellcome/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and well organised HR Administrator.
The Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute, renowned for its research at the interface between developmental biology and cancer biology. With core funding from Wellcome and Cancer Research UK, the Institute is a friendly, vibrant and exciting place to work. There are around 300 people in its self-contained building, comprising 16 research group leaders, 250 scientific staff including PhD students, and 40 support staff.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and they will be a competent user of Microsoft Office. They will be self-motivated and reliable and will have previous administrative experience and be used to dealing with confidential information. A good general knowledge surrounding the concepts and principles of HR administration along with the desire to learn and develop further skills in this area is highly desirable. Knowledge of university HR systems would also be an advantage.
Main duties will include:
- Providing HR administrative support
- Administering and updating various HR systems for recruitment, sickness, annual leave, probation, staff reviews, staff records etc
- Completing HR and payroll paperwork as required
- Acting as first point of contact for HR-related queries
- Contributing to inductions for new members of the Institute
- Setting up visitor agreements
- Acting as secretary for the WIDE Committee (Wellbeing, Inclusivity, Diversity and Equality)
Benefits of working at Cambridge include:
- Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
- Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays);
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
- Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
- Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
The position is available as soon as possible.
The interviews will be held on site on the 29 March 2023.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 May 2024 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.
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 PR35850 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.
Executive Assistant (Fixed Term)
We are seeking a talented and motivated Executive Assistant for the Director of the Gurdon Institute, a world-leading research institute for biology and disease which is embedded in the University of Cambridge.
This crucial role provides a link between the Director and other staff in the Institute, as well as with the wider University community and both national and international contacts. The post will be varied and interesting.
You will be an enthusiastic and experienced EA with excellent interpersonal and IT skills, an eye for detail, and a "can do" attitude. Strong oral and written communication skills, organisational capabilities, ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines are also important. You will develop effective and efficient ways of working with the Director to organise all aspects of her work including diary management, recruitment, and events. You will also prepare material for meetings, undertake correspondence and act as secretary to key meetings, producing reports for a varied audience - sometimes Institute wide, sometimes for senior and academic staff.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, calm under pressure and able to keep pace in a busy work environment. Operating with tact and discretion, you will be proactive in response to new matters as they arise. You will become an integral part of a well-established network of lab administrators within the Institute and have the support of an experienced and friendly core administration team. You will also have the benefit of working in a central Cambridge location at the cutting edge of science.
Interviews are expected to be held on 23 March 2023.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 May 2024 in the first instance.
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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference PR35854 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Media/Glasswashing Technician (Fixed Term)
This is an exciting opportunity for a media/glass washing assistant to complement our existing conscientious, technical support team at the Gurdon Institute. The team prepares media and provides glass washing support for the research groups at the Institute. This job involves the preparation of research media and solutions, washing and sterilizing of re-usable glassware using glass washing equipment and autoclaves, checking and maintaining stock levels of sterile glass and plasticware and associated consumables.
The job holder is required to interact well with others, be helpful and flexible and to work carefully to set standards. Previous experience of media preparation or glass washing in a laboratory environment would be preferable but not essential.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for full or part-time working.
Ideally, candidates would be available to start within one month of closing date.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 May 2024 in the first instance.
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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference PR35686 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Receptionist - Morning (Part Time, Fixed Term)
A friendly, enthusiastic and approachable person is needed for part-time reception duties at the Gurdon Institute, an established scientific research facility in central Cambridge. The successful candidate will join a team of support staff assisting researchers working on projects ranging from breast cancer and brain development to liver regeneration and leukaemia.
As the first point of contact for the Institute, you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be professional and friendly. Main duties include answering the telephone, greeting visitors, distributing mail, maintaining spreadsheets and databases, arranging courier deliveries and general administrative duties.
Essential skills for this post are:
- A good general education
- Willingness to be flexible and versatile
- Highly organised
- Capacity to remain patient and tactful at all times and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and learn new skills quickly
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with everyone
- Computing skills
Some experience of working in a reception role and dealing with courier packages would be desirable.
Reception opens at 8:30 and closes at 17:00, Monday to Friday (fixed hours). This post will cover the morning hours from 8:30 to 12:45 (20.75 hours per week). Some flexibility in covering the hours of the afternoon post (12:45 to 17:00) during holiday periods would be helpful.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 May 2024 in the first instance.
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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Lynda Lockey (hr@gurdon.cam.ac.uk, 01223 334088).
Please quote reference PR35664 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. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy.
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Administrative and Personal Assistant (Fixed Term)
The Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) is seeking to recruit a motivated Administrative & Personal Assistant to support the MTI Operations team in the smooth running of our growing institute. This varied and interesting role offers opportunities to develop secretarial, administrative & Human Resources (HR) skills.
The Administration & Personal Assistant will join a friendly team based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, in an institute that provides a unique working environment, with start-up businesses, academics and pharma companies working side by side across shared office and laboratory space. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a pioneering, forward-thinking and strategic workforce, with great cultural values.
The role holder will work closely with, and report to, the Human Resources (HR) & Administration Coordinator, to deliver effective and efficient administrative & secretarial support. They will be the first point of contact for queries and greeting visitors and will learn elements of HR to provide support with recruitment and HR-Related administration.
The Administrative & Personal Assistant will assist the Business Operations Manager to ensure smooth running of collaborative research activities, such as Milner Therapeutics board meetings, and will provide PA support to the Executive Director, including diary management, scheduling meetings, booking meeting rooms and ordering refreshments.
Applicants are required to have previous administration experience, including Microsoft Office packages such as word, excel, outlook, and pay excellent attention to detail. Successful candidates will have good customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to deal appropriately with a wide range of people. They will also have excellent time management and prioritisation skills, the ability to remain calm and professional, and respect confidentiality.
Interviews will be held in person on Friday 10th or Monday 13th March.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
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Informal enquiries can be directed to Saffron Murfitt, HR & Administration Coordinator of the Milner Therapeutics Institute at sgm50@cam.ac.uk (www.milner.cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference PR35164 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.
Administrative and Personal Assistant (Fixed Term)
The Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) is seeking to recruit a motivated Administrative & Personal Assistant to support the MTI Operations team in the smooth running of our growing institute. This varied and interesting role offers opportunities to develop secretarial, administrative & Human Resources (HR) skills.
The Administration & Personal Assistant will join a friendly team based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, in an institute that provides a unique working environment, with start-up businesses, academics and pharma companies working side by side across shared office and laboratory space. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a pioneering, forward-thinking and strategic workforce, with great cultural values.
The role holder will work closely with, and report to, the Human Resources (HR) & Administration Coordinator, to deliver effective and efficient administrative & secretarial support. They will be the first point of contact for queries and greeting visitors and will learn elements of HR to provide support with recruitment and HR-Related administration.
The Administrative & Personal Assistant will assist the Business Operations Manager to ensure smooth running of collaborative research activities, such as Milner Therapeutics board meetings, and will provide PA support to the Executive Director, including diary management, scheduling meetings, booking meeting rooms and ordering refreshments.
Applicants are required to have previous administration experience, including Microsoft Office packages such as word, excel, outlook, and pay excellent attention to detail. Successful candidates will have good customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to deal appropriately with a wide range of people. They will also have excellent time management and prioritisation skills, the ability to remain calm and professional, and respect confidentiality.
Interviews will be held on Friday 10th or Monday 13th March.
Fixed-term: 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 Saffron Murfitt, HR & Administration Coordinator of the Milner Therapeutics Institute at sgm50@cam.ac.uk (www.milner.cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference PR35146 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Senior Building Services Technician
An opportunity has arisen for a versatile senior equipment/building services technician to complement the existing building maintenance team. The role holder will assist in the preventative maintenance/repair of our highly serviced building and will perform electrical testing and fault finding of laboratory equipment.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a flexible approach to their workload to balance the needs of research and work efficiently within a team environment
- Be trained in an appropriate mechanical or electrical trade; have practical experience of building maintenance services (or similar discipline).
- Be knowledgeable about the appropriate regulations to comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation
- Experience of laboratory equipment is desirable
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
The post is available to start with immediate effect, ideally no later than early March.
Limited funding: The funds for this post are available to 30 November 2023 in the first instance.
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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference PR34853 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. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy.
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Research Associate (Fixed Term)
We are looking for a talented and motivated postdoctoral scientist to join the lab of Dr Emma Rawlins.
The Rawlins lab studies lung development and lung stem cells with a particular focus on using human organoid models to study cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling development and repair. We have recently developed a series of innovative human lung organoid models and accompanying CRISPR tools which will further enable the study of human lung disease.
This position is part of a Wellcome-funded highly collaborative UK-based project which brings together human geneticists, lung cell biologists and clinicians to define the genetics and cell biology underlying chronic human lung disease. The specific project will focus initially on the use of CRISPR tools to model human genetic variation in organoids. There will be excellent scope for innovation and direction-setting, focusing on the long-term aim of identifying and testing potential disease-modifying pathways.
You should be passionate about developmental/stem cell biology, be willing to tackle difficult problems and be able to develop novel experimental approaches to answer outstanding questions. While prior experience with organoid culture, CRISPR genome editing, flow cytometry and next-generation sequencing would be advantageous, an eagerness to learn and to exploit and develop innovative methods is the critical requirement. You will play a key role in a highly collaborative research programme, so a friendly and collegial attitude is crucial.
You should have a PhD in a relevant subject, or be close to completion of your degree.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV (including the names of two people who can provide a letter of reference) in the Upload section of the online application.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference PR34627 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
