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Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in the group of Dr. Renske Vroomans (https://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/research/vroomans-group), at the Sainsbury Laboratory (SLCU), Cambridge University, to study the evolution of petal patterning in collaboration with Dr. Edwige Moyroud.

The overall aim of this position is to use the computational model developed in the Vroomans team to predict gene regulatory interactions that govern the early patterning of the Hibiscus bullseye. The model will subsequently be expanded to delve deeper into bullseye evolution, to predict which genes are most likely to be affected by selection for altered size.

As successful candidate, you will develop computational tools such as Python scripts to analyse simulation data to make predictions and uncover general evolutionary trends. To adapt the available code, some basic knowledge of C++ is required. You will be provided with computational resources and support and will be able to team up with PhD and Masters' students using related models to study other aspects of plant evolution. You will also interact directly with experimentalists who will generate data to test model predictions.

For this project, you must have a background in Computational Science and Biological research, e.g. through a computational biology course with a biology or computer science background.

Some knowledge of evolution and/or evolutionary algorithms is desirable.

You will be fully involved in the basic research whilst also writing up the research work for presentation and publication. A collaborative attitude is a must.

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

It is essential that you include a motivational letter in your application.

This position is available immediately.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2024 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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Scientific enquiries apart from the formal application should be directed to Dr Renske Vroomans at renske.vroomans@slcu.cam.ac.uk.

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

Please quote reference PT39546 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN) is seeking a Senior Safety Technician to support the Department's compliance with the University's health and safety requirements. PDN is a large, welcoming, and inclusive Department with an exceptional international record in teaching and research.

This is a new role that has been created in the departmental safety team comprising the Health & Safety Coordinator, Facilities & Operations Manager, Departmental Administrator, Head of Department, and other academic staff with responsibilities for health and safety

Reporting to the Health & Safety Coordinator, the Senior Safety Technician will perform a range of technical and administrative duties and provide advice and guidance to support a safe working environment in the Department, which is mostly housed in the Anatomy and the Physiology Buildings on the Downing Site.

You will be educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent or possess a comparable level of practical experience. While training will be provided, experience of working in a laboratory environment is essential. The successful candidate will be highly organised, computer literate, and able to work flexibly and in support of team members. Good communication and people skills are also prerequisites for the role, which involves interacting with a wide range of stakeholders in the Department, and proactively building networks of staff working in similar roles across the School of Biological Sciences.

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 28 hpw) or other flexible working arrangements.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Karen Whitehead, Health & Safety Coordinator, kw240@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; 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 7 January 2024. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

Please quote reference PM39381 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.

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

Applicants will have a dual remit to carry out scientific research and assist in the smooth running of the group (up to 20% FTE). The research focus is electron-microscopy connectomics by proofreading and analysis of automatically segmented reconstructions of neurons and their connectivity, performing graph/circuit analyses etc. to obtain biological insight. A background in neurobiology with experience in Drosophila neuroanatomy, connectomics and some quantitative preparation is expected.

The successful candidate will join a team based in Zoology with 15 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 in Oxford (Scott Waddell) and Cambridge (Greg Jefferis), but particularly with the latter. The candidate 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 as it develops. Close teamwork and a collaborative spirit will be essential, but team members will have increasing opportunities for scientific independence as their expertise develops. Candidates will report to a PI jointly based in Zoology and the MRC LMB and will receive training from experienced post-docs as well as benefiting from courses organised at the University level. The postholder will also contribute to general project management of the group e.g. through interaction with junior researchers and external funders, as well as participating in public engagement activities.

The role will be based on site in the Department of Zoology, with hybrid working arrangements possible following agreement.

Please upload a copy of your CV (2 sides of A4 maximum) and a covering letter (2 sides of A4 maximum).

Interview dates: Interviews on the 14th or 15th December 2023 - may be conducted remotely.

Fixed-term: The position is part time (50%) for 2 years, the funds for this post are available up until 31st December 2025.

The postholder will be expected to work on site at least two days per week, including Fridays.

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.

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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Megan Norkett (hr@zoo.cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference PF39514 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a personable and effective administrator to work in the newly restructured Client Services function of the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH).

The Client Service Administrator is the first point of contact within the Small Animal Hospital aiming to provide a first-class customer service, rotating between front desk and telephone to provide all front-of-house services, therefore a friendly, calm and confident communicator is essential. You will be responsible for receiving incoming calls and emails, processing payments, booking appointments, and liaising with clients, referring veterinary practices, QVSH clinicians, nurses and students. You should have experience of working in a busy administrative role, have excellent customer care skills, be numerate, accurate and have an eye for detail.

You must be efficient and experienced in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to establish professional and effective working relationships with the wider team.

Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and flexibility are all essential parts of the role.

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For informal enquiries please contact the Clinical HR Team, by email on: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Interviews will be held early in December 2023

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

Please quote reference PP39383 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a Research Associate role in the Greg Davis's Lab at the University of Cambridge.

The main duties of this role are to gather and image stimuli for security screening experiments, to prepare, run, analyse and report behavioural experiments. Experience with the use of artificial neural networks for identifying stimuli would be an advantage.

The role will also involve travelling to work on site with an industry partner, infrared imaging of human beings carrying a range of items, and use of those images in behavioural experiments.

The applicant will have a PhD in Psychology or Cognitive Neuroscience with a background related to visual perception and preferably experience of using artificial neural networks for image processing.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 May 2024 in the first instance.

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

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For informal inquiries, please contact Greg Davis at gjd1000@cam.ac.uk

Closing Date: Tuesday 5th December 2023 at 12 Midnight

Interviews: TBC

Please quote reference PJ39493 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Using our collections to help solve the problems of our time

The University's collections ¿ across its museums, galleries, libraries, archives, Departments and other research centres ¿ are a superb yet under-used resource. Together, these collections offer new ways to analyse, understand and help solve some of the greatest societal challenges we face today. Collections ¿ Connections ¿ Communities (CCC) is a Strategic Research Initiative of the University, which draws together expertise to promote innovative collections-based research for, and with, communities in our region and beyond.

As CCC Research Coordinator, you will help set our strategic goals and ensure they are met. You will undertake pro-active engagement with potential research collaborators, communities and audiences; you will coordinate a programme of events and manage and develop our website and social media content; map collections and contribute to scoping of a cross-Cambridge collections discovery portal. You will support the governance and administration of the Initiative, including convening and coordinating the meetings of our Steering Group.

Working closely with colleagues within the University of Cambridge, as well as with partners nationally and internationally, you will support the development of projects, including through the workshopping of ideas to identify priority themes and partnerships, contribute to funding applications, and assist with subsequent reporting requirements, including around budgets and impact. Current programmes include the new AHRC-funded Collaborative Doctoral Programme (Collections and Communities in the East of England (CC-EE)); a funding scheme for Participatory Research Grants; and the project African Collections Futures, which is producing a strategic assessment of University of Cambridge collections from, and pertaining to, Africa.

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

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

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

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Applications are invited for the position of Research Laboratory Technician at the Sainsbury Laboratory. The successful applicant will work in Dr Sebastian Schornack's group: https://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/research/schornack-group

Previous experience in the following areas is of an advantage: experiment planning, data recording and documentation, data interpretation together with a more senior scientist, DNA extraction, PCR, molecular cloning, mini preps, Gateway recombination cloning, light microscopy, confocal microscopy, hairy root transformation of legumes, plant tissue culture, maintenance of fungal, oomycete and bacterial cultures, transient Agrobacterium mediated expression in Nicotiana benthamiana, image analysis using Fiji/ImageJ, Quantification of fungal root colonisation.

The successful applicant will also present their work during lab meetings and on posters to the wider institute. We also encourage members of the Group to engage in the outreach activities of SLCU.

We are looking for someone educated to A-Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent who can demonstrate knowledge of the facts, principles, processes and general concepts related to laboratory technician work. The ideal candidate will have a high level of precision and accuracy and good communication skills. They will also have previous experience of laboratory technician/biological scientific research work.

More information about SLCU is available here: https://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 August 2024 in the first instance.

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

Please quote reference PT39461 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The School of Biological Sciences is pleased to invite applications for three new Professor posts, available from October 2024: - Professor of Biotic Interactions - Professor of Evolutionary Networks - Professor of Integrative and Systems Neuroscience

The posts align with the School's research strategy to foster innovative research across disciplinary boundaries.

The focus of the Professor of Biotic Interactions will be to build a world-leading research programme, deliver excellent teaching, and to positively engage with academic leadership both in the home Department(s) and across the School of Biological Sciences.

The successful applicant will have an excellent track record working on biotic interactions, with a particular interest in animal-plant interactions to build strategic strength in the Organisms, Evolution and Ecology Research Theme. Applicants working at scales ranging from interactions between organisms to higher levels of organisation such as communities and ecosystems are particularly welcomed.

We welcome applications from those whose research programme aims to improve our understanding of inter-specific interactions and their response to global environmental challenges such that climate-smart solutions can be designed and implemented in the future. Work that provides solutions to global issues would be of interest. Research could include the application of molecular biology and genomics to better understand animal-plant interactions, cross-kingdom interactions and ecology. Research could also include work in poorly studied ecosystems such as soil or extreme environments, or at multiple scales, from organisms upwards, or make use of Artificial Intelligence.

Academic responsibilities associated with this role will include delivering undergraduate and postgraduate lectures, practical classes and small group supervisions, engaging with the Research Theme initiatives, and positively contributing to the inclusive and collaborative ethos of the School. Mentoring and professional development of staff and students is expected as part of our inclusive and supportive community.

We particularly welcome applications from women, candidates who identify as Black or Asian and those who consider themselves to be racialized minorities, as they are currently under-represented at this level in the School of Biological Sciences. We offer mentoring and access to inclusion networks to support and empower individuals and enable an inclusive research culture.

Applications, including a 1500-word statement on current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and publications list, a brief narrative (maximum 300 words per output) on your three most significant outputs a one-page statement on your teaching experience, contributions to open research and research culture improvement, and your perspective on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, along with three referees' details, should be submitted online by 25 January 2024.

The University of Cambridge is a signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), and we are committed to assessing research on the basis of its merits rather than the journal or venue in which it is published. Applicants should not include Journal Impact Factors or journal titles as a proxy for research quality in their applications. For more information: https://www.biology.cam.ac.uk/files/dora.pdf

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, you will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check.

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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Philippa Rosselli, admin@zoo.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PF39395 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The appointment will be at Senior Research Associate (Grade 9) and is subject to approval by the Faculty Board of Clinical Medicine.

A Senior Research Associate position is currently available for an individual to work with considerable responsibility in the laboratory of Prof. Walid T. Khaled at the Department of Pharmacology and Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will play a major role in the running of a Mouse Ageing Multiomic research programme funded by UKRI. The aim of the multi-institution programme is to build a "Time-resolved high-resolution map of age-associated phenotypic, cellular and molecular changes".

The successful candidate will take a lead in driving and delivering the scientific vision of the Programme and co-ordinate with the various stakeholders across multiple institutions. The successful candidate will have significant responsibility for scientific outputs of the Programme including writing and editing publications, undertaking scientific talks and outreach, and grant preparation and monitoring. They will be expected to use their initiative and creativity to solve routine and non-routine problems related to research projects and technical development projects and will also undertake day-to-day management of finances and operations, interactions with the core facilities and wider collaborators and provide training, supervision and mentorship for students, postdocs and support staff in the lab.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, considerable post-doctoral experience in ageing biology research, generating and interpreting large scale single cell genomic data and have significant and demonstrable experience of using the mouse in ageing research. A proven track record in scientific publication on ageing is essential. Applicants must display an ability to undertake project management, work within a multi-disciplinary team environment, and have good presentation and communication skills.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Walid T. Khaled wtk22[at]cam.ac.uk.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2027 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 and a health assessment.

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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a 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.

The closing date for applications is: 29th November 2023

The interview date for the role is: Week commencing 4th December 2023

Please quote reference PS39442 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Roberts lab is a behavioural neuroscience lab that investigates the prefrontal control of negative and positive emotion with an aim to understand the multi-determined nature of anxiety and depression. We use a wide range of neurobiological techniques including neuroimaging, chemogenetics, wireless recordings of cardiovascular activity, pharmacology and sophisticated cognitive testing in non-human primates. We are looking for an intellectually curious, passionate and motivated postdoc to join a highly collaborative and enthusiastic group of researchers working on a project recently funded by the Wellcome Trust. The focus of this project is the development of social and cognitive behavioural skills pre- and post puberty and their relationship to milestones of associative brain development.

The ideal post-holder will be a behavioural/cognitive neuroscientist with experience in developmental studies.

The 3-year post is based at purpose-built facilities within the University of Cambridge. Applicants should either have, or will shortly be awarded a PhD in behavioural neuroscience or related disciplines. Prior work in studies of animal behaviour and experience in behavioural neuroscience is essential.

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 basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

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

Please quote reference PM39418 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Centre for Landscape Regeneration (CLR) and the Conservation Research Institute (CRI) are seeking to recruit an experienced and skilled individual to plan and deliver impactful and concise communications activities. You will help us to effectively convey our aims, ambitions, and achievements to a wide internal and external audience, including researchers, collaborators, internal and external stakeholders, policy makers and research funders. You will be responsible for ensuring clear, professional and up-to-date website content, social media, newsletters and publicity materials promoting events and seminars.

The hours are flexible and available for up to 2.5 days per week (0.5 FTE). An initial contract is fixed term for 1 year, with the possibility to extend.

An in-depth scientific background is not required for this role, but an interest in the environment and conservation, and a passion to engage others in these would be beneficial.

You will have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will be organised, with an ability to prioritise and move between tasks as needed.

As Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting and implementing the CRI and CLR's communication strategies. You will play a crucial role in communicating the aims, ambitions and achievements of each of the centres, ensuring that all internal and external communications are clear and engaging. You will work in collaboration with researchers across both centres, other communications teams across the different departments and across the wider University.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We also support family-friendliness, and we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements. The role is based at the David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge. We practice a hybrid working model and although staff can work at home, regular office attendance in Cambridge will be required.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 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 PD39391 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The post holder will join a team investigating some of the beneficial cognitive, affective and behavioural effects of appreciating art and aesthetic objects, as part of the interdisciplinary project "Higher Values: Aesthetic Experiences, Transcendence, and Prosociality," funded by the Templeton Religion Trust.

The successful post holder will have a strong background in conducting experimental psychology research. Ideally, the person would also be passionate about the empirical study of art, aesthetic experiences, and/or moral psychology.

The successful post holder will become part of an interdisciplinary team, which is composed of psychologists and philosophers: Professor Simone Schnall, who is Director of the project, is an expert in experimental social psychology, and particularly on moral psychology and the cognitive effects of the emotions; and Dr Ryan P. Doran, who is Co-Director of the project, is an expert on philosophical aesthetics and experimental philosophy, and particularly on the relationship between beauty and moral cognition.

Under the guidance of the Director and Co-Director, the successful post holder will work closely with two Postdoctoral Research Associates, so an ability to work collaboratively within a team is essential. The successful post holder will be based in Cambridge.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 May 2025 in the first instance.

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For informal inquiries, please contact Simone Schnall at ss877@cam.ac.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd December 2023 at 12 Midnight

Interviews: Week commencing 18th December 2023

Please quote reference PJ39397 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Zoology a thriving, friendly and dynamic community of staff and students. We are looking for a proactive IT professional with depth and breadth of technical expertise and a customer-focused attitude, to manage and improve IT services and support within the Department.

This post will be responsible for the specification and delivery of IT services to the Department and will provide guidance and support on a diverse range of IT issues. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Clinical School Computing Service (CSCS) who currently provide managed IT services to the Department. S/he will be active in identifying and solving IT problems across the Department, collaborating with colleagues in CSCS or University Information Service (UIS) as appropriate, and increasing the level of support to all staff and students.

Applicants should have a degree in a technical or scientific subject, or substantial relevant experience, with a strong computing or IT management background. Experience of maintaining and managing complex IT systems is essential, and experience in a higher education or research environment is desirable. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders will be critical to success.

Reporting to the Department Administrator, the post holder will represent the Department on University level IT groups, committees and projects. This post will work closely with the Head of Information Technology and Digital Transformation at the School of Biological Sciences and with the service managers of CSCS and the UIS, promoting Departmental priorities. The post is supported by a Departmental IT Committee, and a friendly and helpful community of IT specialists in other departments across the school.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, listening, written and oral communication skills. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines with attention to detail, and you will need to be able to understand, negotiate and manage business expectations. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, conscientious, and a team player.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to the needs of the department. Visibility and accessibility will be essential for success, and it is expected that this role will be based in the department in order to be able to provide close, in-person support. Some out-of-hours work may be required on an infrequent basis. The Department actively encourages and promotes career training, development and progression and we offer an encouraging, supportive and inclusive working environment.

If you have the skills, experience and personality to succeed in this role, we'd be delighted to hear from you ¿ come and join us! Internal candidates who would like to apply for this role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University will also be considered.

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

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

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 PF39288 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Plant Sciences to join the Department administration team as our Undergraduate Teaching Administrator. Plant Sciences is part of the School of Biological Sciences. The Department has an international reputation and welcomes staff, students and visitors from across the world. There are 185 staff including Teaching Officers, Research Fellows, postdoctoral researchers and professional services staff. Over 100 postgraduate students are involved in PhD and MPhil research programmes.

This key student-facing role supports the Teaching Co-ordinator, Natural Sciences Tripos organisers, and teaching technicians, in the efficient organisation and delivery of all aspects of undergraduate teaching. They are a point of contact for students and staff and provide administrative support to the Department Teaching Committee and to course management and consultative committees. They organise annual field courses (one UK-based and one in Portugal), arrange student recruitment sessions, and produce course publicity material and student handbooks.

This is a varied and interesting role for a motivated individual. The successful candidate will have previous administrative experience in an educational environment. They will have strong IT skills and be an excellent communicator. They will enjoy working both within a team and independently, be able to prioritise efficiently and to meet regular deadlines. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn Moodle (Virtual Learning Environment), Panopto (online video recording system) and other University computing systems such as CamSIS (student records system) is desirable.

In Plant Sciences we offer a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment, with hybrid and flexible working opportunities, and the option to apply for on-site parking subject to certain criteria. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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

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

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If you have not heard from us within 1 month, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Please quote reference PD39355 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The research group of Dr. Evgeny Zatulovskiy is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate in the area of Quantitative Cell Biology/Systems Biology.

We are an interdisciplinary research team interested in animal cell size regulation and decision making (https://www.zatulovskiylab.org). While different cell types in our body differ in size by many orders of magnitude, cells of a given type are incredibly uniform in size, suggesting that cell size is tightly controlled and crucial for tissue function. Consistent with this, significant cell size alterations are often associated with diseases and ageing. Nevertheless, surprisingly little is known about how size affects specific aspects of cell physiology, and we are only beginning to understand what molecular mechanisms regulate animal cell size. In the Zatulovskiy lab, we apply a systems biology approach and a diverse set of state-of-the-art quantitative techniques (including live-cell fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, SILAC proteomics, CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing, and mathematical modeling) to solve a century-old puzzle of how animal cells regulate their size and how changes in cell size affect cell behaviours and fate decisions in health and disease.

Our group is part of the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge (https://www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/research/faculty/evgeny-zatulovskiy). The University of Cambridge provides a unique cultural and scientific environment, access to cutting-edge research facilities, and unlimited opportunities for collaboration.

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher interested in quantitative cell biology to work on one or more of the following projects:

-Investigating the roles of cell size deregulation in cancer cell proliferation, migration, and drug resistance

-Identifying the molecular mechanisms through which an increase in cell size promotes cellular ageing

-Exploring the effects of cell size on stem cell fate decisions.

A suitable candidate will have completed a PhD and demonstrated a high research impact and extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: quantitative cell biology, biochemistry, quantitative proteomics and mass spectrometry, stem cell biology, cancer biology, bioinformatics, system biology, biophysics, or other related fields.

In our group we strive to create an inclusive, friendly, and supportive atmosphere to ensure that all the trainees achieve their scientific and career goals. International applicants and applicants from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Please provide your CV, contact details of two academic references, and a brief statement describing your research experience, interests, and motivations for joining our group.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available from 15 January 2024 until 14 January 2029 in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries can be sent to Dr Zatulovskiy: zatulovskiy@cantab.net.

For any questions about this vacancy or the application process please contact: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PH39394 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position in the Department of Biochemistry of the University of Cambridge. The successful applicant will work to support the research activities in the laboratory of Prof. Pellegrini (https://www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/research/pellegrini).

The position would suit an ambitious and talented graduate who has recently completed an MSc/MPhil degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology and is keen to gain research experience in an international academic environment. Although the focus of the post is to provide research support to more experienced researchers, there will be opportunities to pursue an independent research project.

In addition to possessing a strong aptitude for scientific research, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and will work well in a team. Previous research experience of recombinant protein expression in insect or mammalian cells, and protein purification for Biophysical and Biochemical analysis would be highly desirable.

Applicants should submit a CV citing relevant experience, a cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the position and contact information for at least two referees.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 May 2026 in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries can be sent to Professor Pellegrini:lp212@cam.ac.uk

For any questions about this vacancy or the application process please contact: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PH39390 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a personable and effective service administrator to work in the newly restructured Client Services function of the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH). This is a full-time position that will take part in an early and late rota (hospital reception opening hours are currently Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6:00pm).

The Service Administrator is an integral part of the Small Animal Hospital and will support either the:- Surgical Team (Soft Tissue, Orthopaedics, Neurology and Oncology) or, the Medical Team (Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology).

The Service Administrators are in place to support the delivery of specialist services across the hospital, underpinned by the front of house team. As part of the wider Client Service team they will work alongside the Client Service Administrators to support the Small Animal Hospital team in support of its mission to deliver excellence in client service and clinical veterinary student teaching.

The service administrator will act as liaison between the front of house service and the Services within the hospital to provide an enhanced service for both clients and vets. They will also be responsible for ensuring that clients are billed accurately and promptly and that all communication and liaison with external parties is carried out efficiently and effectively.

The Service Administrator will aim to provide a first-class customer service in what can often be a very challenging environment. The role will involve supporting clients during difficult conversations including diagnosis of patients, treatment (or non-treatment) and subsequent payment of accounts

You should have experience of working in a busy administrative role, have excellent communication skills, be accurate and have an eye for detail.

You must be efficient and experienced in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to establish professional and effective working relationships with the wider team.

Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and flexibility are all essential parts of the role.

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For informal enquiries please contact the Clinical HR Team, by email on: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department www.vet.cam.ac.uk.

Interviews will be held early in December 2023

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

Please quote reference PP39378 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.

Applications are invited for an Assistant/Associate Professorship (University Lecturer/Senior Lecturer) in the field of Mammalian Embryogenesis and Reproduction to be held in the Department of Physiology Development and Neuroscience. We are searching for a talented individual with a track record in research and commitment to teaching. The post is available from 1st October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The department offers a world class research and teaching environment with an emphasis on exploring structure-function relationships at different levels of organisation, from tissues and organs to the organismal (https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/research). We particularly welcome applications from individuals with research programmes using whole organism, stem cell or multi-omics approaches to investigate fundamental mechanisms involved in embryogenesis and/or reproduction and pregnancy.

The successful applicants will have a PhD in a relevant subject area and show evidence of leading a successful research programme. Applicants will also have an aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and will be expected to contribute to teaching and other academic activities in the Department, and more widely in the School of Biological Sciences, including the design and delivery of undergraduate and graduate lecture courses, examinations and other forms of assessment. The starting salary is dependent on the level of appointment being made, as determined by the Selection Committee. Assistant Professorships will start in the range of £45,585 - £57,696 per annum; Associate Professorships will start in the range of £61,198 - £64,914 annum.

The Department is committed to the Athena SWAN scheme to provide equal opportunities and to advance the representation of women and other under-represented groups in science. We particularly encourage women and/or candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level within our University. Appointment will be based on merit alone. As a signatory of DORA (https://sfdora.org) the University is committed to assessing research on its own merits rather than on the basis of the journal in which it is published.

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Please ensure that in the Upload section of the online application you provide:

• A document containing your Curriculum Vitae (CV), research publications list, and a brief narrative (300 words maximum per output) on each of the three outputs you consider most significant. The Department is committed to the responsible use of bibliometrics and applicants are asked not to include raw citation count, Journal Impact Factor or H-index metrics in their applications.
• A statement of research of no more than two pages, outlining your current and future research plans, with an emphasis on how these fit within the remit of the position and the current research profile of the Department.
• A one page statement focusing on (i) your teaching experience and interests, (ii) your contributions to and/or vision for open research and improving research culture (see https://www.postdocacademy.cam.ac.uk/files/researchcultureactionplan2021.pdf), (iii) what Equality Diversity & Inclusion means to you.

Prospective candidates are invited to contact the joint Heads of Department, Professor Bill Colledge and Professor Sarah Bray (hod@pdn.cam.ac.uk). Interviews will be held during February 2024.

Please quote reference PM39157 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience particularly encourages women and candidates from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancy.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a personable and effective Client Services Team Leader to work in the newly restructured Client Services function of the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital.

The Client Service Team Leader will aim to provide a first-class customer service in what can often be a very challenging environment. The role will involve supporting clients during difficult conversations including diagnosis of patients, treatment (or non-treatment) and subsequent payment of accounts. The role holder will provide a natural route of escalation for the Client Service Administrators in supporting clients.

In addition to carrying out all elements of the Client Services Administrator role they will have additional responsibility for supervision, training of processes to the administrators and ensuring the right level of resource is available at all times to support the delivery of the clinical caseload within the Veterinary Hospital.

A positive "can do" attitude, combined with excellent communication skills are required with the ability to work with staff at all levels of the organisation. You should have experience of working in a busy administrative role, have excellent customer care skills, be numerate, accurate and have an eye for detail, and be confident in the use of Microsoft software packages. Experience of supervising a team is desirable.

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For informal enquiries please contact the Clinical HR Team, by email on: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department www.vet.cam.ac.uk.

Interviews will be held early in December 2023.

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

Please quote reference PP39360 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.

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join our procurement team at the Department of Veterinary Medicine.

You will undertake a full range of duties to support the procurement of goods and services on behalf of the Department, Hospital and Research Groups to ensure the smooth running of the procurement and stores service. You will provide the first point of contact for staff and students seeking procurement related information and guidance.

You will have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above and/or equivalent level of work-based experience. You will be familiar with use of MS Excel and use of on-line procurement systems and will have demonstrable knowledge of facts, principles, processes, and general concepts related to purchasing and stores.

Good written and communication skills and interpersonal skills, a patient attitude, tact, and diplomacy are important, as is the ability to work as a proactive team player.

The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, whilst achieving accuracy and paying attention to detail, is imperative. You will also be required to work on your own initiative within the scope of your role.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work with a small friendly team and offer the following:

Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays Defined benefit pension scheme Enhanced family friendly policies Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers Cycle to work scheme Travel to work loans Eye care voucher scheme Discounted gym membership

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Julie Ingham on ji217@cam.ac.uk

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Interviews will be held: 10 January 2024

Please quote reference PP39341 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.