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We require a part-time specialist in Equine Orthopaedics and Surgery to join team in order to manage and direct teaching in equine orthopaedics and surgery within the Department of Veterinary Medicine. You will take overall responsibility for the practical and didactic teaching of clinical veterinary students in the area of equine surgery and orthopaedics, including the planning, preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars, and classes and the provision of innovative course developments in relevant subject area(s). Working closely with the Equine Teaching Professor, you will be closely involved in the setting and marking of VetMB examinations including examination of both practical skills and theoretical knowledge across the clinical years of the course. You will also supervise student research projects in relevant area(s).

You will be a Diploma holder of the AVCS, ECVS, or RCVS, and : Have a veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary
Surgeons and documented teaching experience.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Anna Hollis by email arh207@cam.ac.uk

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

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Interviews are expected to be held late May/early June 2025

Please quote reference PP45681 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Laboratory Technician to join the group of Prof. Jake Harris at the Department of Plant Sciences. The laboratory is situated on the Downing Site in Cambridge and houses state-of-the-art facilities.

The project is part of a pioneering new effort to generate fully synthetic plant chromosomes, funded by the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA, please see here https://www.aria.org.uk/opportunity-spaces/programmable-plants/synthetic-plants) for more details). The postholder will support and perform various routine and higher-level molecular biology techniques in the lab, including cloning (PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA purification, restriction reactions, ligation reactions, Gibson assembly, bacterial transformation and culture, plasmid purification, and Sanger sequencing), genotyping (collecting material, genomic DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis), genetic transformations, as well as general plant husbandry and maintenance. The primary model organism is the 'green yeast', Physcomitrium patens, which holds many unique advantages for synthetic biology approaches. There is also scope for development in computational aspects and organisational pipelines. The project is part of an integrated team effort involving academic and biotech laboratories across the UK and Australia.

The successful candidate is not expected to be familiar with all these techniques; however, experience working with Physcomitrium patens or other non-vascular plants is highly beneficial. A willingness to learn and some prior laboratory experience is essential. The postholder will work closely alongside a postdoctoral researcher on the project and within a wider laboratory team setting, so evidence of successful teamwork to achieve well-defined project goals is critically important. The successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, strong organisational and time-management skills, a positive attitude, and good team spirit.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 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 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 PD45704 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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A Research Associate post is available in the Drosophila Connectomics Group directed by Greg Jefferis and Matthias Landgraf in the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge.

The applicant will work with very large volume electron-microscopy Drosophila connectomics data as we approach the end of a £6.7M Wellcome international collaborative award with HHMI Janelia Research Campus, the MRC LMB in Cambridge and the University of Oxford. This project has worked towards production of two synaptic-resolution connectomes for an adult male and female Drosophila central nervous system (brain and nerve cord).

The principal focus will be the development of open source tools for the analysis of connectomics data. This will include developing tools to improve the quality of neuron identification and classification and the modelling of neuron and circuit function. Data sources will be neuronal morphologies, connectivity and computationally inferred or manually annotated metadata and published experimental data. A background in neurobiology, anatomy and a very strong quantitative preparation (with extensive experience in bioinformatics/computer science) will be essential. Prior experience with Drosophila connectomics data is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will join a team based in Zoology with 10 team members, carrying out data processing and analysis on computer-assisted neuronal reconstruction data. They will interact closely with a similar team in the US as well as experimental groups especially Greg Jefferis (Cambridge). Candidates will need to be highly motivated and develop a good understanding of the nature of the data and the project's scientific aims. This will be critical to setting priorities. Close teamwork and a collaborative spirit will be essential, but team members will be expected to demonstrate scientific independence matching their technical expertise. There will be opportunities to general project management, as well as to participate in public engagement activities.

Fixed-term: The position is full time, for 6 months. Funds for this post are available until 31st December 2025.

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 PF45663 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position in the group of Dr Maria P. Alcolea within the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI) and PDN Department at University of Cambridge. This post will be part of an ERC funded international collaborative effort to understand mutant cell competition.

Our group investigates how cells change their behaviour in response to tissue perturbations such as injury, ageing and the acquisition of cancer-related mutations. We make use of an interdisciplinary approach combining human tissue, mouse transgenic models, lineage tracing and 3D in vitro techniques to understand epithelial stem cell biology in the gastrointestinal tract.

We are looking to recruit a research assistant. The primary role will involve the management of multiple transgenic strains, performing and coordinating in vivo and in vitro experiments, administering varied treatment protocols and interventions as well as tissue collection and processing. The ideal candidate will also be able to oversee animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will also be expected to provide technical support for other research activities, such as genotyping, staining, imaging, culturing of tissues, as well as to keep detailed records of the data and work undertaken. This role offers the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team building on previously published work on epithelial stem cell biology and early cancer.

Please note that an occasional weekend or evening work may be required.

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

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application.

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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing Date: 22nd April 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Please quote reference PS45659 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a post-doctoral Research Associate position in the group of Dr Sarah Robinson at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU). The aim of the Robinson lab is to investigate plant development, particularly from a mechanical point of view. We are looking for someone who is excited about plant development and interested in developing biomechanical methods for plant applications.

Candidates must have a PhD in physics or a related field, expertise in plant development, microscopy, biomechanics and physics. Experience with AFM, extensometers or similar techniques is required. Experience with microfluidics is highly desirable. Previous experience working with plants is required. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers using biological, theoretical and biomechanical approaches. They should enjoy working as part of a team and have good communication skills.

We particularly welcome applications from people who are eligible to apply for post-doctoral fellowships.

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: https://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/.

More information about research in the Robinson lab can be found here: https://www. slcu.cam.ac.uk/research/robinson-group

Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in joining the lab, in addition to your CV.

The post is available from June.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

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Scientific enquiries apart from the formal application should be directed to sarah.robinson@slcu.cam.ac.uk.

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

Please quote reference PT45636 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Department of Biochemistry, a large and flourishing academic community that enjoys a world-class reputation for both teaching and research, is embedded in the School of the Biological Sciences. Biochemistry, one of the largest Departments in the University, is based in two centrally located buildings housing around 500 staff and students. The Department houses a mix of laboratories, teaching and office space.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and efficient individual to join the Department in a management role, and take responsibility for the IT service and infrastructure

Based in a busy and friendly professional services team, and reporting to the Departmental Administrator & General Manager, the successful candidate will join a dynamic and dedicated team, taking responsibility for the creation of the IT vision of the Department and its delivery through a team of IT professionals.

Through a combination of project work and the delivery of day-to-day services, the role holder will ensure that IT creates the digital environment to enable the Department to fulfill its goals in research, teaching and learning, as well as providing the tools to support the delivery of the department's administrative functions.

This highly visible role supports, influences and delivers a wide range of facilities and interacts with colleagues at all levels. Other key contacts will be the University Information Service (UIS), the School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) and its departments, procurement and equipment providers.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate significant experience in the definition, approach, facilitation and delivery of medium-scale projects. The successful candidate will show evidence of strong operational leadership in the design, procurement, installation, operation, maintenance, and effective use of IT infrastructure and its performance.

A working knowledge of a majority the following will be required: the design, maintenance and operation of [Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS] clients, networking, relevant server environment/s, centralised authentication service/s, automated installation of OS and software deployment, virtualisation and web.

Applicants should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have significant technical and management experience in either higher education or a commercial environment.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, clear and concise communication and financial acumen. Experience in scientific computing, including high performance computing, would be beneficial.

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Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 2nd June 2025.

Informal discussions are welcome; please contact the Departmental Administrator & General Manager, Dr Katherine Wallington (email: da@bioc.cam.ac.uk).

For further assistance, please contact the Biochemistry HR team via email: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PH45617 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge with effect from 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The Department offers excellent facilities for teaching and research, and has particular interests in cell signalling, cancer, pain, macromolecular structure and molecular therapeutics, neuropharmacology, and vascular pharmacology. We are seeking to recruit within the broad field of pharmacology, and particularly in the field of structural and molecular pharmacology or immunopharmacology.

The role holder will be based in Central Cambridge. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / postgraduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding. A full description of the teaching and research activities in the Department can be found at http://www.phar.cam.ac.uk. It is also expected that the successful candidate will take an active role in engaging with the School of Biological Sciences Research Themes https://www.bio.cam.ac.uk/research/research-themes where many of our current group leaders act as Theme Leads.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area, as well as postdoctoral experience, and be developing a bibliography of research publications. They will keep up to date with the latest thinking in their specialist subject area by reading other academic material, attending conferences and active discussions with researchers in the field. The successful candidate will also have an interest in teaching curriculum development at a higher education institution.

Appointment will be made at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level with a probationary period of five years, with appointment to the retiring age thereafter subject to satisfactory progress. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure, a security check, and a health assessment. Whether the outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

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

Application deadline is 16th May 2025 (11:59pm). Interviews are expected to take place in July 2025.

Please ensure that in the "upload section" of the online application you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), research publications list, 2-page cover letter (on professional experience and how you will fit with the Department and wider School of Biological Sciences Research Themes, contribute to teaching, and encourage diversity and inclusion), and 2-page research proposal. 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 PL39955 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The School of Biological Sciences holds an Athena SWAN bronze award, demonstrating a commitment to provide equal opportunities and to advance the representation of women in science subjects. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender but, as women are currently under-represented at this level in our department, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

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The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN) is seeking a Grants Assistant to support the Department's research groups. PDN is a large, welcoming, and inclusive Department with an exceptional international record in teaching and research, with a grant income in the order of £10 million annually.

Reporting to the Research Grants Administrator, the Grants Assistant will provide administrative support to those applying or considering applying for grants and Fellowships. They will also support those who have successfully secured research funding.

You will be educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent or possess a comparable level of practical experience. The successful candidate will be highly organised, computer literate, and have excellent attention to detail. Good communication and people skills are also prerequisites for the role, which involves interacting with a range of stakeholders in the Department, the wider University and externally. For more details, please see the Further Particulars.

The position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, though we also welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working (minimum 30 hpw) or other flexible working arrangements.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Tracey Flack, pdnhr@pdn.cam.ac.uk.

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On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two professional referees should be provided; one of whom should be your current line manager. Please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 28 April 2024. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

Please quote reference PM45639 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate position in the group of Dr. Francois Nedelec at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU). This call is open to carry out fundamental research in the field of physical biology, specifically studying mitotic spindle assembly and chromosome segregation. This post is funded by a prestigious ERC Synergy project BioMecaNet in collaboration with the experimental groups of Andrea Musacchio (MPI of Molecular Physiology, Dortmund, DE) and Thomas Surrey (CRG, Barcelona, SP).

The project's primary focus is the comprehensive analysis of the fundamental mechanisms underlying chromosome segregation, employing advanced mathematical models and computer simulations. The research will concentrate on two key areas: first, the exploration of the cell cycle as a dynamic reaction-diffusion system governing critical division events, and second, a thorough investigation into the mechanics of the cytoskeleton, particularly in relation to the formation of a functional bipolar mitotic spindle.

A central goal of the project is to integrate filament mechanics and cellular chemistry into the modelling process, with a specific aim to develop physically accurate simulations of chromosome bi-orientation and segregation.

Applicants should have or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. in computational biology, physics, applied mathematics, computer science or related field and have a proven track record of scientific publication. Prior experience in modelling of biological systems, or expertise in systems biology and/or theoretical biophysics, in general, would be advantageous. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop skills in mathematical modelling, advanced numerical simulations and machine learning.

Fully involved in the basic research in these areas whilst also writing up their research work for presentation and publication, the post holder will have the opportunity to assist in the supervision of student projects, and to engage in teaching if desired. Good and effective communication skills are essential (e.g. presentations, outreach activities).

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/.

Please ensure that you upload a copy of your full CV with publications list, a supporting statement and contact information of three referees

The funding for this post is available for 2 years or until 30 June 2027, whichever is the sooner.

Where a PhD has yet to be awarded the appointment will initially be made at Research Assistant level and amended to Research Associate upon the award of PhD.

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Scientific enquiries apart from the formal application should be directed to Dr Francois Nedelec at Francois.Nedelec@slcu.cam.ac.uk.

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

Please quote reference PT45585 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are looking for a full-time Research Assistant working closely with Dr Fengtong Ji in Dr Fengzhu Xiong's lab at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will be involved in studies of collective cell dynamics and tissue morphogenesis during embryo development using cellular, molecular and nano-engineering approaches.

Cell-type transition and tissue property changes widely exist in the development of normal and malignant tissues. Using chick embryos as the model system, we are investigating the mechanical cues regulating tissue organisation and developing innovative techniques to explore the molecular and physical mechanisms through our cutting-edge homemade facilities, including a magnetic nanorobot platform for sensing and manipulation and a tissue force microscope (TiFM). In addition, ample resources from the core facilities at Gurdon Institute and other departments at Cambridge are accessible, including but not limited to advanced microscopes, computational services, and data analysis assistance.

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the candidate will have the opportunity to receive training in a variety of techniques, including molecular biology, embryology, imaging, computation, biophysics, and nanorobotics. They will also have the opportunity to develop independent projects after gaining adequate experience. Moreover, they will receive support if they wish to participate in career development activities such as appropriate professional activities while in the role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone enthusiastic about learning new techniques, proactive in research and self-motivated in advancing science. Their active involvement in this project will contribute to their future PhD application or academic career if they wish.

The successful applicant is anticipated to have detail-oriented research insight and exceptional record-keeping working habits. They will have strong organisational and communication skills and excellent problem-solving skills. Experience and a good understanding of working in research labs are desired. Main duties include: conduct wet-lab experiments; acquire and process data; prepare reagents and samples; optimise protocols; program and debug codes for analysis; coordinate with the PI and Lab Manager; participate in regular group meetings and other group activities.

The position is available from 1st Oct 2025.

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

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. The covering letter should outline your career aspirations and why you are interested in the post.

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Please quote reference PR45603 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focused on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease.

We are currently looking to appoint to the position of Building Support. This is a busy and varied role carrying out a range of duties to support the effective operation and day to day upkeep of the Unit.

Duties include having responsibility for building security; ensuring safety rules are observed; supporting the goods inwards service; maintaining lab consumables; making sure that the building is kept clean and well maintained; undertaking minor maintenance tasks and ensuring building equipment is serviced as necessary; assisting with the set-up of rooms for events and liaising with contractors as required.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and a reliable team player. You should be educated GCSE level including English and Mathematics/NVQ level 2 or equivalent level of practical experience. Experience of carrying out minor maintenance works is essential as is the ability to perform basic DIY tasks.

The post is part of the team rota for out of hours services and you will therefore need to be able to respond to on call duties as required.

This post is fixed-term with funding available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

The University offers a range of staff benefits which includes competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases and an annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays).

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

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If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact hradmin@mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk

Further information can be found on our website: https://www.mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PU45578 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Department of Zoology is internationally recognised for its outstanding teaching and research. Home to a vibrant community of around 260 staff, graduate students, and visiting researchers, our work spans cell and developmental biology, conservation science, and evolutionary genetics.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our scientific support team, which delivers the highest standard of assistance to our research and teaching laboratories. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of Zoology's dynamic, collaborative, and welcoming community while playing a key role in our continued success.

The Role

As part of our team, you will help ensure the smooth operation of the department's scientific facilities. This varied and hands-on role includes: - Managing the media and glass washing facility, - Supporting the animal care facilities (aquaria and insect rooms), - Overseeing the tissue culture facility, - Administering departmental service contracts for shared scientific equipment, - Providing support to the Teaching Lab as needed.

About You

You will be a proactive, adaptable, and highly organised individual with: - Experience working in a biological laboratory environment, - Strong communication and teamwork skills, - Excellent attention to detail, - The ability to work independently and make informed decisions, while contributing effectively to a wider team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a world-class academic environment. If you are passionate about supporting cutting-edge research and teaching, we would love to hear from you.

Professional Development & Benefits

We take a proactive approach to personal development, offering tailored training where required for this role. As part of the University of Cambridge, the successful candidate will enjoy the stability of working within a world-leading institution, alongside access to an exceptional range of staff benefits and development opportunities. These include discounts at local and national businesses, as well as educational opportunities available exclusively to University of Cambridge employees.

Working Arrangements

This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position. A key requirement of the role is being part of the additional cover team at weekends, Bank Holidays, and occasionally out-of-hours work. As such, the candidate will need the flexibility to work outside standard hours, when necessary, at times.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Sylviane Moss, Lab and Facilities Manager: smmc2@cam.ac.uk

Please refer to the Further Particulars for this role, and use this as a guideline for your application.

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

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 PF45576 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Laboratory Manager to join the Káradóttir lab in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute. CSCI is a world-leading centre for stem cell research based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The Káradóttir lab has expertise in neuroscience and stem cell biology using both human and rodent models in vivo and in vitro. The team aims to understand (1) how neurons regulate oligodendrocyte progenitor cell differentiation throughout life in both health and disease; (2) to what extent myelin changes once it is formed; (3) the effect myelin changes, and damage, have on neuronal circuit function; and (4) how myelin regeneration can be promoted. The lab uses a combination of molecular, genetic, cellular, imaging, physiological and behavioural methods to address these aims.

We are looking for a proactive and flexible Research Laboratory Manager to work closely with Prof. Káradóttir to coordinate research activities, supervise the day-to-day running of the lab and line manage a Research Assistant. You will support students and postdoctoral researchers with project management and experimental design, helping to ensure that we achieve our research objectives on time and within budget.

As the primary technical expert in the group, you will develop, implement and train others in specialised methods including imaging, in vivo calcium recording, electrophysiology and computational data analysis. Previous experience of electrophysiology and imaging are essential for the role, as well as the use of statistics and image analysis.

You will be a key point of contact for staff, students and collaborators so excellent communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of scientific writing and contributing to publications. We are looking for someone who enjoys working cooperatively and has good project management and organisational skills.

You will be qualified to degree level or equivalent in neuroscience or a related subject and hold a PhD in a relevant area.

This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week. This post is fixed-term with funding available for 2 years in the first instance.

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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 7th May 2025

Interview date: 23rd May 2025

Please quote reference PS45572 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are seeking applications for a Research Associate to work as part of our Natural History Humanities initiative for the period 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027. This position is part of the University of Cambridge's Collections-Connections-Communities (CCC) Strategic Research Initiative, funded by the Isaac Newton Trust. The role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research inspired by the University's significant natural history collections, housed across its museums, libraries, archives, and Botanic Garden.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant research network, including two other Research Associates and a community of visiting research fellows. They will have the freedom to develop their own research project, using humanities methodologies to explore the natural history collections, with an emphasis on cross-collections research. Proposals including Cambridge's zoological and/or geological collections are especially encouraged.

We welcome applicants from all disciplines and nationalities who are postdoctoral scholars. As part of the programme, the Research Associate will actively contribute to the life and activities of CCC's Natural History Humanities programme, including research, public engagement, talks, seminars, and social media.

Please upload a statement outlining your research proposal (3 x A4 pages max) alongside your covering letter and CV as well as completing the online application form.

Interviews will be held online during the month of June 2025.

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

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

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Project Title: Sex-dependent role of dopamine D3 receptors in the individual vulnerability to develop compulsive drug seeking and taking behaviour: preclinical investigations using a novel highly selective antagonist

Supervisor: Professor David Belin

Department/Institute: Physiology, Development & Neuroscience (PDN)

Industrial Partner: Shionogi

Project details:

The opioid epidemic that has been claiming the lives of over half a million people in the US in the past decade is reaching the UK. There are still no effective treatments for addiction to opiate and other drugs such as cocaine and alcohol, thereby limiting our ability to help those who suffer from this debilitating psychiatric disorder, in part due to our lack of understanding of the cellular mechanisms mediating the transition from controlled to compulsive drug seeking and taking behaviour, the hallmark of substance use disorder. Among candidate mechanisms, those downstream of the dopamine D3 receptor, whose expression is profoundly exacerbated by exposure to addictive drugs, have long stood out. However, the role of this receptor in compulsive drug-seeking behaviour has never been determined due to the lack of appropriate procedures in non-human species. Capitalising on a novel animal model of compulsive heroin-seeking habits developed by the Belin lab, a new multi-million-pound partnership with Shionogi has recently been launched to test, among others, the therapeutic potential, and the associated neural signature, of a new highly selective dopamine D3 receptor on drug-seeking habits, compulsive drug seeking and escalation of drug self-administration in male and female rats. This programme of research at the interface of Behavioural neuroscience, neuropharmacology and molecular biology will provide a unique opportunity for a PhD student to acquire a deep knowledge of the psychological and neural basis of substance use disorders while also acquiring a wide range of experimental skills in a very supportive environment.

The industrial partner is one of the few Big Pharma laboratories left investing in fundamental research in neuroscience and pursuing the development of novel treatments for CNS disorders. It has long been interested in expanding their drug discovery strategy to drug addiction. Shionogi has become a primary industrial partner of the Cambridge landscape and is very active in its collaboration with the Cambridge Neuroscience Community. Over the past five years, Shionogi has supported a new line of research into the role of peripheral mu opiate receptors in the behavioural effects of opiates in the context of a BBSRC-ICase studentship with the Belin that has proven very successful, thereby being a testament to the commitment of Shionogi to support research in the field of substance use disorders.

Applicants will be expected to have extensive experience with chronic intravenous self-administration procedures in rats.

Further information on the Cambridge Bioscience DTP PhD programme can be found at this link: https://bbsrcdtp.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/bbsrc-dtp-programme/icase-studentships. Full details of the University's entrance requirements and scholarships are specified in the following link: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/.

Funding

Full funding covering Maintenance at the UKRI stipend rate (£20,780 for the academic year 2025/26) and the University Composition Fee at the Home UK rate (2025-26 £10,356) is provided for the studentship, with effect from 1 October 2025.

This studentship is only available to students who qualify for UK home fees. Please check your eligibility: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/fees/what-my-fee-status.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years.

Application Process

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

• PhD in Physiology, Development & Neuroscience (Full-time)
• Start Date: 1st October 2025
• Project Supervisor: Professor David Belin
• 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.

For queries related to this PhD studentship, please contact Professor David Belin email bdb26@cam.ac.uk.

Closing date

Completed applications (with ALL supporting documentation and references) to be submitted via the portal by 23:59pm (midnight) UK time on the 22nd of April 2025 at the latest. Interviews will be scheduled for the 1st of May.

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated research technician to join the Kromdijk and Hibberd labs at the Department of Plant Sciences. The post will specifically focus on development of a new Nested Association Mapping population in the orphan crop and model species for C4 photosynthesis Gynandropsis gynandra.

Short-cycle leafy vegetable crops such as Gynandropsis gynandra (common name Akaya) provide locally available sources of nutrients including vitamins, minerals and protein across Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as an important source of income to households. In the Acquiring Knowledge to Accelerate Yield gain in Akaya (AKAYA) project, we collaborate with colleagues at NIAB (Cambridge), University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou (Benin) and Wageningen University (NL) to develop novel genetic and genomic resources to accelerate future crop improvement.

This role will be responsible for advancing the NAM population from the current F1 hybrid stage to immortalized recombinant inbred lines via successive cycles of inbreeding.

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

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

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

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 PD45521 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.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the group of Prof. Jake Harris at the Department of Plant Sciences. The laboratory is situated on the Downing Site in Cambridge and houses state-of-the-art facilities.

The project is part of a pioneering new effort to generate fully synthetic plant chromosomes, funded by the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA, please see here for more details). To develop the critical capabilities required, the primary model organism that the candidate will be working with is the so-called 'green yeast', Physcomitrium patens, with potato as the ultimate end-goal for delivery. There are many unique advantages to Physcomitrium for plant synthetic biology, including highly efficient homology-directed repair. The project will involve a range of genomic and molecular biology approaches, from developing epigenetic insulator systems, epigenome profiling and CRISPR-based epi-engineering, to long-read sequencing, karyotyping, and live-cell imaging. The project is part of an integrated team effort involving academic and biotech laboratories across the UK and Australia.

The successful candidate is not expected to be familiar with all of the above techniques; however, experience working with Physcomitrium patens and/or other non-vascular plants is highly beneficial. Familiarity with cloning, genomics, protoplasting, and microscopy-based approaches is strongly advantageous. Evidence of successfully working in a team to achieve objectives against deadlines is highly valuable. The candidate must have strong organisational and time-management skills, a positive attitude, and good team spirit.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be sent directly to Dr. Harris cjh92@cam.ac.uk.

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.

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 PD45509 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 Tzelepis lab is recruiting two postdoctoral research associates to drive our translational work on novel RNA biology of disease (particular focus on solid tumors and neurodegeneration). Our lab focuses on the epitranscriptome-associated roles of stem cell homeostasis and disease. Our approaches include functional genetics, normal and abnormal stem cell cultures, development and characterisation of novel treatments as well as various mouse models of disease.

The postholders will actively contribute to our research and be responsible for ensuring that the Tzelepis laboratory research is competitive and novel. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills and support a variety of experimental procedures, animal handling, imaging and data collection as well as preparing results for publications and grant submissions. The post also entails training students and visiting researchers in techniques and equipment use, as well as instructing correct research conduct.

Our work is highly collaborative, and we operate at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, the Department of Haematology and the wider scientific ecosystem (Babraham campus, Sanger Institute etc.) with access to state-of-the-art equipment and facility support.

Essential requirements are a PhD in a relevant subject and strong expertise in either:

1. Condensate biology of disease or

2. Disease-associated tRNA modifications. The ideal candidate will also have experience in either stem-cell/cancer biology, mouse models and/or nucleic acid editing.

For queries regarding this post, please contact Dr Konstantinos Tzelepis, email: kt404@cam.ac.uk

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

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

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Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £34,132) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 16th April 2025

Interview date: 23rd April 2025

Please quote reference PS45501 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.

Would you like to join a friendly and busy department? The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN) is looking for a cleaner to join our team providing an efficient and reliable service to our buildings located in central Cambridge.

Our small team of cleaners make essential contributions to our community. You will work as part of the team providing a high standard of cleaning in all areas. Duties will include washing of scientific glassware, cleaning research and teaching laboratories, lecture theatres, offices, corridors, stairways and toilets.

No formal qualifications are required as training will be provided, however NVQ Level 1 Cleaning and Support Services Skills would be advantageous. Experience of laboratory and/or office cleaning would be beneficial. Good communication skills are essential as is the ability to follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors. A willingness to be flexible in approach and reliability are essential.

The position is offered on a permanent, part-time basis, 32 hours per week. The hours of work are flexible, between 7am and 4pm

The University is an accredited Real Living Wage (RLW) employer, and will ensure that employees are paid at least the prevailing RLW rate.

For more information about this post, please contact Katie Conran, Facilities and Operations Manager kc662@cam.ac.uk.

Apply:

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two professional referees should be provided; please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

If you are unable to use the online system for your application, please contact Tracey Flack, pdnhr@pdn.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 13 April 2025. Interviews will be held on 24 April 2025.

Please quote reference PM45497 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 welcomes applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented in our department.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated IT Technician to join our evolving IT team, providing the Department of Plant Sciences with IT support across multiple sites within Cambridge. The IT Team provision support with teaching, research and administration activities throughout the department, working in line with the Universities' guidance and policies to promote excellent standards and practices. The role will be split between the main Department of Plant Sciences building on Downing Site and the Crop Science Centre in north-west Cambridge. This will be a hands-on role providing first and second line support and therefore requires good communication and relationship-building skills.

The role will be well supported by the IT Service Manager in the department, by the School of Biological Sciences Head of IT, and by colleagues in similar roles in other university departments. A wide range of training and professional career development opportunities are also available and encouraged. If you have the technical skills to help with the delivery of resilient IT services for the department, and the personality and drive to contribute to an outstanding support culture, please do apply - we'll be delighted to hear from you. This role is based within the Department of Plant Sciences, and full-time, on-site presence is expected.

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

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

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 PD45472 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.