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People are at the heart of everything we do at Pathology, so why not join our Central Services Domestic team as a Domestic Assistant (Part-Time). We can offer a welcoming work environment where you can feel valued, encouraged to develop, and supported to achieve your full potential.

You will support the Domestic Team in undertaking cleaning and portering services at the Downing Site of the Department of Pathology which will include cleaning laboratories, the library, toilets, the canteen and common room/areas to maintain the appearance of the Department to a high standard. Ideally you will have some relevant experience of laboratory or office cleaning, although an aptitude for this type of work is more important as full training will be provided. Good communication skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, particularly regarding the safe use of chemicals, the ability to prioritise your workload with the minimum of supervision and to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

What we Offer

Our Professional Services staff play a fundamental role in the School's academic vision of the pursuit of education and research at the highest levels of excellence. The University of Cambridge offers excellent benefits, extensive opportunities in a stimulating environment.

*The University salary structure includes automatic service-related pay progression in many of its grades and an annual cost of living increase. In addition to this, employees are rewarded for outstanding contribution through a number of regular pay progression schemes. Staff also benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement.

*The University offers employees a wide range of competitive benefits, from health care cash plans to childcare, a cycle to work scheme, to shopping and insurance discounts.

*University-led initiatives in the areas of equality, diversity and wellbeing include staff and students networks. These include the Women's Staff Network, the Disabled Staff Network, the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network, Parents and Carers and the LGBT+ Network. We also hold a wide range of Equality and Diversity events on a regular basis.

*Wellbeing at Cambridge is a University-wide initiative aiming at supporting and maximising the health and wellbeing of staff. It encompasses a network of Wellbeing Advocates, who provide guidance and general signposting about wellbeing issues, including mental or physical health and Dignity @ Work concerns.

*The University offer a range of family-friendly policies, including maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. In addition, workplace nurseries, childcare vouchers, a childcare salary sacrifice scheme and a high-quality holiday play scheme are available to help support University employees with caring responsibilities.

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.

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

Contact Caius Liu for an informal chat on 01223 (3) 33905 or cl870@cam.ac.uk and check out our website: https://www.path.cam.ac.uk/

Please quote reference PK38296 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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We invite applications for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join the Plant-Parasite Interactions group at the University of Cambridge, Department of Plant Sciences. The group, run by Dr Sebastian Eves-van den Akker, is proudly international, diverse, and welcoming.

https://www.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/research/groups/plant-parasitepathogen-interactions The successful applicant will work in the brand new and vibrant Crop Science Centre: a flagship initiative designed to accelerate the transition to sustainable agriculture. The post is initially for 3 years, with a flexible start date. Funding is available for a possible extension thereafter.

Global food security is one of the defining challenges of our generation. The overarching theme of the group is to understand fundamental questions in host:parasite biology in sufficient detail to identify sustainable routes to their control. We primarily focus on plant-parasitic nematodes because: i) they are an understudied threat to food security in developed and developing countries, and ii) underlying this threat is a wealth of fascinating biology that until very recently has been largely unexplorable.

To achieve this aim, the group needs additional technical support to ensure the smooth running of research activities. The successful applicant will therefore work closely with other members of the team, including other support staff, to help deliver a variety of research projects. The successful applicant will be involved in a variety of tasks, including the maintenance of the underpinning biological resources (i.e. plants and their parasitic nematodes), infections trials, and general wet-lab/molecular biology approaches.

We strongly believe that technical support is critical for the success of research and we are committed to support recognition and development of the technical staff. We are seeking to appoint an individual with strong organisational and communication skills, who takes pride in their job and the success of the team as a whole. The successful candidate must have excellent attention to details and should have practical experience of specialised laboratory activities and equipment as well as specialist knowledge of laboratory processes.

Informal enquiries are welcomed, direct to Sebastian (se389@cam.ac.uk).

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.

If you haven't heard from us by the w/s Mon 2nd October, we have decided not to proceed with your application.

Please quote reference PD38300 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY MEDICINE THE QUEEN'S VETERINARY SCHOOL HOSPITAL

SENIOR CLINICAL TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - £24,789.00 YEAR ONE (subject to change)

This Scholarship is a new position within our team and provides an outstanding opportunity to study for a postgraduate qualification in anatomic pathology. It is expected that the Scholar will work towards the diploma exams of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists or the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, with the opportunity to additionally sit the Fellowship exams of the Royal College of Pathologists if the Scholar wishes to do so.

You will be trained in diagnostic gross pathology and histopathology of domestic species, with additional exposure to zoo and wildlife species and laboratory animals. Under the supervision of our team of pathologists, you will contribute to our dynamic and varied biopsy (surgical pathology) and post mortem services and you will also have the opportunity to undertake a clinical research project. At the end of the Scholarship period you will be eligible to sit the exams of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP), American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP), and the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath).

Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. In order to comply with ECVP trainee registration requirements, the applicant must have worked or undergone training as a veterinarian in a field relevant to veterinary pathology for at least one year subsequent to graduation from veterinary school. A minimum of 12 months' experience of diagnostic pathology is desirable.

The Scholarship is available from January 2024, or as soon as possible after, for one year in the first instance, renewable for periods of one year up to a total of three years. It is subject to an initial monitoring period of six months, and to review on an annual basis.

A SCTS application form (SCTS1) and information pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/?unit=u00207

Applicants should supply a completed SCTS Application Form (SCTS1), Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake the SCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.

Fixed-term: 3 years.

Please contact Kate Hughes if you have any enquiries or would like to visit the Department: kh387@cam.ac.uk

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to: vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date stated.

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY MEDICINE WEST CAMBRIDGE SITE

Veterinary Hospital 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant Small Animal Wing

Salary £21,828 - £23,141 per annum (pro-rata for 0.95 FTE) plus 15% shift allowance

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant in our Small Animal Wing.

The main objective of the role is to provide animal care to an excellent standard for the Queen's Veterinary School referral Hospital, to meet the needs of the service in the Small Animal Wing.

The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment working with complex and seriously ill animals.

The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care, isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period and Theatre Suite.

You will play an important part in a primary care team working alongside nurses and other veterinary care assistants. Responsibilities will include cleaning and animal care duties in order to assist veterinary nurses in the inpatient area and in theatres.

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses and veterinary care assistants who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.

Benefits

• 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

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available at: www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Closing date: 17 September 2023

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed

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

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

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If you have any questions about this role please contact the Clinical HR Team by email: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PP38291 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a Research Associate position available in the laboratory of Prof. Luca Pellegrini in the Department of Biochemistry of the University of Cambridge, UK.

Work in the laboratory is focused on elucidating the structural basis for eukaryotic DNA replication (Rzechorzek et al, NAR, 2020; Evrin et al, EMBOJ, 2018; Villa et al, Mol Cell, 2016; Simon et al, Nat Comm, 2016; Simon et al, Nature, 2014) and associated DNA repair processes (Lerner et al, EMBOJ, 2020; Brouwer et al, EMBOJ, 2018).

The aim of the project is to elucidate key molecular mechanisms of DNA synthesis and repair by the human replisome, the dynamic multi-protein ensemble responsible for duplicating chromosomal DNA before cell division. To achieve this goal, the successful candidate will use a multi-disciplinary approach that includes preparative biochemistry of multi-protein complexes, protein engineering and state-of-the-art biophysical and structural techniques.

The project will advance our understanding of how our cells copy their DNA and thus maintain genomic stability across cellular generations. In addition to its biological importance, such information will have great medical relevance, as disease such as cancer and premature aging are promoted by errors in our genome caused by defective replication.

Applicants will hold or be about to receive a PhD in a relevant subject. They must have a track record in conducting internationally competitive research, including peer reviewed publications as first author. The ideal candidate will combine an ability to work independently and to fit in well in a team. Above all, she/he will be enthusiastic about pursuing fundamental research and be highly motivated to succeed professionally.

Expert knowledge of biochemical methods for production of recombinant multi-protein assemblies and their quantitative biophysical analysis is highly preferred. The position would also be suitable for a cell biologist with expertise of CRISPR technologies and interested in applying her/his skills to Structural Biology. No prior knowledge of cryoEM methods is required as training will be available.

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

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

Informal enquiries can be 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 PH38297 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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Applications are invited for 4-year PhD studentship based in the Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge and the new AstraZeneca Discovery Centre at Cambridge. The student will be working on a collaborative project jointly supervised by Dr. Naomi McGovern at the Department of Pathology, and Dr. Elina Timosenko and Dr. Tim Slidel at AstraZeneca and will work across the two sites. The project, entitled "The role of macrophages in endometrial carcinoma" is in the fields of immunology, oncology and bioinformatics that have generated much excitement in both academia and industry.

Project abstract

Endometrial cancer is common, accounting for ~3% of all cancers in the UK (2016-2018). Its precursor is endometrial hyperplasia where the glands expand and the stroma is enriched with macrophages. As the glands continue to grow, they become more crowded with atypical cells, the intervening stroma is compressed, and foamy macrophages appear.

In other cancers, macrophages in the tumour microenvironment influence its progression and metastatic potential. Little is known about the role of macrophages in the progression from normal endometrium to endometrial hyperplasia and then endometrial cancer.

Through this studentship the role of macrophages in endometrial cancer will be explored using a range of cutting-edge techniques including single cell RNA sequencing, confocal microscopy and in vitro functional assays. This project will utilise both dry and wet lab skills.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual capable of thinking and working independently. As a large component of the project will involve transcriptomic data analysis, the applicant must be keen to develop bioinformatic skills. Applicants should have or shortly expect to obtain a first or upper second-class degree from a UK university, or an equivalent standard from an overseas university, in a relevant subject such as immunology, bioinformatics and/or oncology. These positions are open to UK citizens or overseas students who meet the UK residency requirements (home fees) or are able to augment the funds to cover the extra costs associated with international student fees through scholarships or funding schemes. University's entrance requirements and scholarships are specified here : https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/

Full funding covering Maintenance fees at £21,500 per annum and the University Composition Fee is provided for the studentship, with effect from 1 October 2024.

Applications should include academic transcripts, CV, statement of purpose and 2 references.

Interviews will likely be held on the 16-20th of October.

As a graduate student at Cambridge, you will have access to a wide range of training opportunities and benefit from close supervision provided by a primary and secondary PhD supervisor as well as a personal mentor.

During their PhD, there is no taught or examined coursework, but students are encouraged to attend the wide variety of lectures and training courses available to them across the Institute and wider University. This includes a centrally run Statistics course and the University Core Skills Training Programme, which includes sessions on Time Management, Presentation and Performance and Scientific Writing. Students at the Institute will be members of the University's Postgraduate School of Life Sciences (PSLS) who offer a wide variety of core skills and professional development training. Visit the Researcher Development page here; https://www.postgradschl.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/GSLSRD website for more information. In addition, the student can also take advantage of training courses and seminars in therapeutic sciences offered by Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences.

All students are expected to attend all seminars held within the Dept of Pathology. Students will also be encouraged to attend and present at the annual AstraZeneca students symposium.

For further info please contact Naomi McGovern: nm390@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PK38256 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We place major emphasis on the importance of team work and an enjoyable work environment as a foundation for performing internationally leading research. This will allow the student to acquire cutting edge research methodologies in a supportive environment, where they can focus on making the best possible scientific progress.

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Are you planning to submit a senior research fellowship* application from April 2024? The Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge seeks Expressions of Interest from early career researchers who wish to be sponsored for externally funded fellowships that will allow them to start an independent research group in our Department.

We offer a programme of support that will help you to establish your independence as an academic researcher, including assistance with your fellowship application and setting up your lab, as well as mentoring and training to help you develop your career. Research fellows will also have access to the comprehensive package of ongoing support available from the School of Biological Sciences https://www.bio.cam.ac.uk/research/research-fellowships.

During the past 10 years, every one of our Senior Research Fellows has secured a lectureship or equivalent position at leading international universities and research institutes.

About the Department of Zoology

We are a thriving community of researchers whose research investigates how animal life evolved, how it functions, and how it persists today. The Department comprises of more than 30 research groups, working at every level of biological organization from genes to ecosystems. We are keen to increase diversity in our academic staff and particularly encourage expressions of interest from women and BAME applicants.

Our dynamic intellectual environment includes the world-leading Cambridge Conservation Institute and University Museum of Zoology, and provides opportunities for collaboration in research themes that span the School of Biological Sciences (https://www.bio.cam.ac.uk/research/research-themes ) and the wider university (https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/research-at-cambridge/strategic-research-initiatives-networks ). The School of Biological Sciences has state of the art facilities in imaging, high performance computing and bioinformatics.

Our research strengths currently lie in behaviour and neuroscience, conservation science, ecology and all aspects of evolutionary biology (including biomechanical adaptations, evo-devo, evolutionary genomics, evolutionary ecology, palaeontology, social evolution and viral evolution).

How to apply for support

Please address informal enquires to the Head of Department Professor Rebecca Kilner HoD@zoo.cam.ac.uk

To make an application, please email the following to admin@zoo.cam.ac.uk by 17:00 GMT on Monday 13th November 2023:

• A CV including a list of publications (highlighting the three publications that you consider to be most significant). Applicants are welcome to use the R4RI narrative format for academic CVs, but this is not a requirement https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/projects/research-culture/tools-for-support/resume-for-researchers/

• Two references sent directly to admin@zoo.cam.ac.uk

• A two page outline of your intended research programme

• A statement of why you would like to work in the Department

• A brief outline of the facilities you would need during a Fellowship

We will shortlist the fellowship applicants we would like to support by Friday 1st December. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the Department to meet the academic staff and give a seminar in the week beginning 15 January 2024.

*Target fellowship schemes include: NERC Independent Fellowship, ERC Starting / Consolidator Grant, The Wellcome Trust Career Development Awards, Royal Society University Research Fellowship, Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship, Branco-Weiss Research Fellowship.

For more information about the Senior Research Fellowship Support Programme please visit our website (https://www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/senior-research-fellowship-schemes)

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 PF38284 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Department of Pathology is seeking to appoint a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Infection and Immunity in Early Life. We are searching for an outstanding scientist to strengthen research and teaching activity in the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) in the strategically important areas of innate immunity, vaccinology and reproductive immunology. To span these areas, this post will focus on human infection and immunity and prevention strategies during early life. Our Department offers forward looking research and teaching environments with considerable research strengths in infectious disease biology and immunology.

The Department of Pathology has a strong research profile in immunology, where we have existing strengths in cellular and molecular immunology, and a wide range of microbial research (virology, bacteriology and parasitology). The successful candidate will carry out a world-leading research programme in infection and immunity in early human life. They will work collaboratively with scientists that are researching infectious agents that cause significant morbidity and mortality, for example, during pregnancy and infancy, and establish links to clinical disciplines that impact on immunity and infection in early life, like OB/GYN, Clinical Immunology or Microbiology.

The Department offers modern laboratory spaces, flow cytometry, imaging, histology, and sequencing facilities in the centre of Cambridge. We host external seminar series as well as internal talks, journal clubs, etc. in a collaborative and supportive and inclusive environment. Candidates can also apply for internally-funded PhD studentships.

We teach Natural Science, Medical and Veterinary students at Part IB (2nd year, Biology of Disease), Part II (3rd year) and Masters levels. We welcome applicants with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant subject who have the ability to lead an exciting, innovative and fundable research programme. Applicants will also have a talent and enthusiasm for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with an eagerness to contribute to education at all levels. We seek collegiate applicants who are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive research culture and to the effective functioning of our Department.

The post is available immediately.

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

• A full CV, including a full list of publications and a 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 counts, Journal Impact Factors or H-index metrics in their applications.

• A description of current and future research plans and how these relate to our Departments research strengths. No longer than two pages.

• A covering letter setting out why you are applying and how your experience and plans address the person specification in the further particulars (1000 words maximum).

• Please provide the names and contact details of three academic referees.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Professor Heike Laman (Head of Department of Pathology) (hod@path.cam.ac.uk).

The selection panel will meet soon after the closing date in order to produce a short-list; references will then be solicited. Short-listed candidates will be invited to visit the Department, give a seminar/lecture and attend a formal interview which is expected to take place in person in October 2023.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered.

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

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the PA to the HoD of Pathology, Becky Fanning at (hod.sec@path.cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference PK37895 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The Department and University are committed to a fostering an inclusive and diverse environment in a workplace that values and supports mutual respect and equality. We particularly encourage women and candidates from minority backgrounds or other underrepresented groups to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level within our University.

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Fixed-term: Funds for this position are available for two years.

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to develop a remote sensing framework for quantifying the extent of leakage from forest restoration activities in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and Amazon biomes and the associated impacts on carbon and biodiversity.

The project is a partnership between the Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits (4C) and re-green. 4C aims to verify the claims and consequences of nature-based climate solutions. re.green is a new Brazilian organisation aiming to undertake extensive restoration of Brazil's Atlantic and Amazon forests. This partnership focuses on applying 4C's analytical methods to the real-world restoration activities being pioneered by re.green, in order to enhance both 4C's understanding of forest restoration and re-green's capacity to document its impacts.

Your role in the project is to develop methods to assess the extent of leakage of agricultural production from forest restoration sites and its consequences for both carbon and biodiversity. You will bring together ground-based data provided by re.green with appropriate remotely-sensed datasets in order to measure and track leakage resulting from forest restoration.

You will be self-motivated and able to work efficiently to meet deadlines and in collaboration with external organisations and individuals. You will hold a PhD in a relevant subject and have effective written and verbal communication skills. You will have the ability to communicate with a range of audiences and be able to curate, analyse and interpret large and complex data sets to peer-reviewed standards of scrutiny and audit. Knowledge of forest and agricultural land use change dynamics in Brazil and local agricultural datasets is essential, as is experience in handling remotely-derived datasets. Understanding of counterfactual pixel matching techniques is highly desirable. You must also be able to travel to Brazil for repeated visit with re.green partners. Fluency in Portuguese desirable.

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.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Andrew Balmford Email: apb12@cam.ac.uk.

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.

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

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 PF38259 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.

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pathology, so why not join our Central Services Domestic team as a Domestic Assistant (Part-Time, Maternity cover). We can offer a welcoming work environment where you can feel valued, encouraged to develop, and supported to achieve your full potential.

You will support the Domestic Team in undertaking cleaning and portering services at the Downing Site of the Department of Pathology which will include cleaning laboratories, the library, toilets, the canteen and common room/areas to maintain the appearance of the Department to a high standard. Ideally you will have some relevant experience of laboratory or office cleaning, although an aptitude for this type of work is more important as full training will be provided. Good communication skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, particularly regarding the safe use of chemicals, the ability to prioritise your workload with the minimum of supervision and to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

What we Offer

Our Professional Services staff play a fundamental role in the School's academic vision of the pursuit of education and research at the highest levels of excellence. The University of Cambridge offers excellent benefits, extensive opportunities in a stimulating environment.

*The University salary structure includes automatic service-related pay progression in many of its grades and an annual cost of living increase. In addition to this, employees are rewarded for outstanding contribution through a number of regular pay progression schemes. Staff also benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement.

*The University offers employees a wide range of competitive benefits, from health care cash plans to childcare, a cycle to work scheme, to shopping and insurance discounts.

*University-led initiatives in the areas of equality, diversity and wellbeing include staff and students networks. These include the Women's Staff Network, the Disabled Staff Network, the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network, Parents and Carers and the LGBT+ Network. We also hold a wide range of Equality and Diversity events on a regular basis.

*Wellbeing at Cambridge is a University-wide initiative aiming at supporting and maximising the health and wellbeing of staff. It encompasses a network of Wellbeing Advocates, who provide guidance and general signposting about wellbeing issues, including mental or physical health and Dignity @ Work concerns.

*The University offer a range of family-friendly policies, including maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. In addition, workplace nurseries, childcare vouchers, a childcare salary sacrifice scheme and a high-quality holiday play scheme are available to help support University employees with caring responsibilities.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 9 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

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.

For an informal chat, please contact Caius Liu on 01223 (3) 33905 or cl870@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PK38216 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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We are looking to recruit a Visitor Services Assistant to join the Visitor Services Team of the Botanic Garden. Working pattern to include at least one Saturday or Sunday per week plus three variable days and all Bank Holidays.

The Visitor Services team provide excellent front of house service. They welcome visitors, staff the ticket offices, sell publications and membership, patrol the Garden to ensure the safety and security of its collections, buildings and visitors, ensure public areas are clean and fully stocked, and assist in setting up rooms for events and activities. Includes working outside and undertaking practical tasks in a wide variety of weather conditions.

The candidate should be educated to at least GCSE level standard or equivalent and be committed to providing first-class visitor service. Previous experience of cash-handling and cash tills is required and the ability to deal with people at all levels.

See Further Particulars for full details.

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

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The Department of Biochemistry, a flourishing academic community that enjoys a world-class reputation for both teaching and research, is embedded in the School of the Biological Sciences and is one of the largest Departments in the University of Cambridge.

The Department is offering an exciting opportunity for a talented administrator to join its HR office and play a key role in providing administrative support within the Department of Biochemistry. The successful candidate will respond to HR related questions and queries, supporting a range of tasks such as staff recruitment, database management, payroll administration and provide support with the day to day running of the Biochemistry Human Resources function.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work, good IT skills, and with experience of using Microsoft Office. They will be self-motivated, reliable, have previous administrative experience and be used to dealing with confidential information, working with multiple processes and working to tight regulations. A good general knowledge surrounding the concepts and principles of HR administration is highly desirable, along with the desire to learn and develop further skills in this area.

Candidates should be educated to at least A-level standard/NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of practical experience.

This role will provide excellent exposure and experience for an administrator seeking broader development, or an entry point for those seeking a start to a HR career touching on all aspects of the employment cycle.

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

Informal enquiries about this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to the Departmental Administrator & General Manager, Dr Katherine Wallington, at da@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PH38238 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 Alexander Jones at the Sainsbury Laboratory, Cambridge University - https://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/research/jones-group

The cellular dynamics of the plant metabolites underpin plant development and environmental responses. The Jones group at SLCU have extensive experience in probing the functional relationships between metabolites and plant developmental plasticity. The team has engineered a series of high affinity FRET biosensors to track plant hormone dynamics in high resolution, but many metabolites either have no biosensors, existing biosensors that have not been optimised for plants, or existing biosensors in need of improvements or diversification. This post will involve supporting the molecular cloning for a portfolio of cutting-edge biosensor engineering and optimisation projects. The advanced biosensors that will be the output of this role will illuminate previously undetectable cellular and subcellular metabolite patterns in vivo. The position will also take on a leading role in standardising gene parts, other components and procedures to build a 'Biosensor Foundry' that will be shared with the broader community to accelerate the single cell biology revolution.

Applicants must have or be close to obtaining a degree in Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Biology, Genetics, or related field. A solid foundation in molecular biology and in particular gene cloning is strictly required, alongside a willingness and ability to learn and work with new methodologies. We particularly welcome candidates with advanced knowledge of, and a proven track record in, any of the following cloning techniques and concepts: Golden-gate, MoClo, Golden-braid, Mobius, Phytobricks, Gateway, Multi-site Gateway, Error-prone PCR. Additional techniques that would be of added value are FACS, Sort-seq, plant protoplast transfection, Agrobacterium-mediated transient expression, and Arabidopsis thaliana transformation and husbandry. Proficiency in structural biology, plant developmental biology, synthetic biology, protein bioengineering, computational modelling, and confocal imaging and image analysis would also be valuable to the role, but are not essential.

The successful applicant will be an excellent team player, highly solution orientated and self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, alongside the ability to work independently and with others, with a high degree of accuracy including outstanding record keeping. The Jones group is looking for a person keen to work in a highly collaborative set-up and enthusiastic to join our diverse and interdisciplinary team. Solid communication skills are required to interact with group members and other researchers at SLCU with different scientific backgrounds. Candidates should also demonstrate a history of science communication (e.g. presentations, outreach activities, teaching).

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/

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

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Scientific enquiries apart from the formal application should be directed to Dr Jones at alexander.jones@slcu.cam.ac.uk

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

Please quote reference PT38228 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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An IT specialist or research engineer is sought to support the Adaptive Brain Lab (http://www.abg.psychol.cam.ac.uk), a research team of 10-15 members based at the Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, UK. The role is to ensure effective and efficient function of the computing infrastructure for research at the Adaptive Brain Lab in co-ordination with the University's Information Services. The lab comprises an international and interdisciplinary mix of neuroscientists and data scientists and has strong links with researchers in Computer Science and Engineering as well as with industrial partners. The post holder will support research in the lab: a) maintaining and integrating computing hardware and experimental equipment, b) ensuring secure data storage and access, c) software development and collaboration with research engineers for the development of tools for clinical applications.

This post will suit an enthusiastic, self- motivated candidate who is keen to develop IT skills and progress their career within a cross-disciplinary research environment that bridges cutting-edge research in brain and data science with translation to clinical applications.

A bachelor's (or higher) degree (in computer science, engineering, math or other related field), Level 6 vocational qualification or equivalent level of experience is required. Strong computer programming skills (Matlab, Python, C) are desirable.

Excellent organization skills, the ability to provide training and support to others, work collaboratively in a team and maintain strong local and international working relationships are essential.

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

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This role is offered either full time or part-time (at least two days per week).

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be addressed to: Prof Zoe Kourtzi zk240@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PJ38223 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are looking to recruit a fixed term, full time Research Associate in Computational Political Psychology for 2 years.

The position will be based in the Cambridge Psychology Department. The post holder will be supervised by Lee de-Wit and Jens Madsen (at the LSE), on a Templeton World Charity Foundation grant ("Perceptions of source independence and polarization: integrating computational modelling, cross cultural analysis, and experimental psychology to understand and counter polarization.").

The post holder will be responsible for constructing a Bayesian model of the conditions that cause political polarization, developing an international cross sectional survey, and then longitudinal survey, to test that model. Finally the post holder will be responsible for conducting an experiment to test that model.

The post holder should have submitted their PhD before the post is due to start (December 1st 2023), and should have experience in experimental design, survey development, advanced statistical and modelling skills, including Bayesian network modelling.

The post holder should also have experience in preregistering studies and have experience in managing large datasets in line with open science practices.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance until November 30th 2025.

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For informal inquiries, please contact Lee de-Wit at lhd26@cam.ac.uk

Closing Date: Monday 11th September 2023at 12 Midnight

Interviews: Monday 18th September 2023

Please quote reference PJ38155 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We seek a postdoc Research Associate with proven experience in the application of AI / computer vision approaches to forest ecology, on a project that aims to map tropical rainforest species as part of ongoing efforts to restore a 100,000 hectare fragment of degraded forest in Indonesia. Specifically, the researcher will work on the identification of tree species using multispectral drone imagery collected over permanent plots.

The postdoc Research Associate must have published at least one paper in a peer-reviewed journal that presents a novel method for segmenting tree crowns in dense tropical forests and must have an advanced understanding of approaches needed to recognize species using multispectral and/or hyperspectral data.

The postdoc Research Associate will work with a small team of Indonesian researchers who are in the process of collecting field and drone data with which to train AI algorithms. Experience of scientific research in Indonesia would be an advantage, and a willingness to join an international collaboration aimed at delivering practical solutions to the biodiversity crisis.

Appointment as Research Associate is dependent on having a PhD, including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD (in which case appointment will initially be made at Research Assistant and amended to Research Associate when the PhD is awarded).

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

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

Please quote reference PD38179 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 focussed on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease.

We are located in the newly refurbished Gleeson Building, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge and looking to appoint a Building Services Technician to ensure the smooth running of the mechanical services and to assist with general building maintenance.

Main duties of the role will include:

Preventive maintenance and first line repairs to mechanical engineering plant and equipment

Routine inspections e.g., water treatment, heating, air conditioning and ventilation etc. prioritise planned maintenance and carry out technical investigative work where necessary

Liaise with Estates Management/external contractors for the repair or routine servicing of plant and complete remedial work as required

Co-ordinate and monitor Permit to Work system

Carry out minor works and installations by self or contractors. Responsible for the technical specification, cost control, progress and final operational testing and certification of contractors' work

Assist the Building Services Technician with refurbishments, carry out minor workplace improvements and alterations.

Assist with stores receipt and distribution. Shipping of parcels, nationally and internationally.

Out of hours/on call emergency cover

You will be educated to A level standard with NVQ level 3 in a trade, or equivalent level of practical experience. You will have good IT skills and the ability to communicate effectively with contractors and staff at all levels.

This is an open-ended position funded by the MRC.

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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 PU38156 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance.

The Transmissible Cancer Group at the University of Cambridge, Department of Veterinary Medicine, is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join a dynamic team studying the evolution and host interactions of transmissible cancers in dogs and Tasmanian devils. This is a fixed-term 3-year position supported by a Wellcome research grant. This post is expected to start on 3rd October 2023 but there is some flexibility for an earlier or later start date.

Transmissible cancers are long-lived clonal lineages of malignant cells that operate as infectious parasites, spreading between individuals by the physical transfer of living cancer cells. Among mammals, such diseases have been described in only two species: dogs and Tasmanian devils, and are spread by mating and biting, respectively. These extraordinary cell lineages provide an opportunity to study cancer evolution over the long-term, and to investigate the interaction between cancer cells and the allogeneic immune system. Furthering our knowledge of these diseases may also shed light on their transmission dynamics and inform conservation work.

This position is suited for someone with skills in computational biology and an interest in cancer evolution and tumour immunology. The role-holder will analyse genome and transcriptome data from tumours belonging to transmissible cancer lineages. We will annotate genetic variants and use these to understand past and ongoing mutational and evolutionary processes, including the impact of mutation on gene expression and tumour phenotypes. Using RNA sequence deconvolution, we will seek to understand the contribution of host cells to the tumour microenvironment. By integrating data from hundreds of tumours, our goal will be to understand how cancers exploit a transmissible niche, and how the interaction between cancer and immune system controls disease outcome.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree in genetics, evolutionary biology or a related discipline, and experience in genome analysis is preferable. The candidate must value teamwork and collaboration, have good organisational and interpersonal skills, and should be able to effectively manage their time. They will have the opportunity to make their own original contribution to the field of study within the framework of the project. It may be possible for the role-holder to register as a PhD student.

More information about the Transmissible Cancer Group can be found on our website at www.tcg.vet.cam.ac.uk, and information about the Department of Veterinary Medicine can be found at www.vet.cam.ac.uk.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Elizabeth Murchison (epm27@cam.ac.uk), and enquiries about the application process should be directed to Julie Ingham (ji217@cam.ac.uk). Further particulars for the role can be accessed at www.vet.cam.ac.uk.

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Interviews will be held: 6 September 2023

Please quote reference PP38154 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a Senior Research Assistant with a background in plant molecular biology and genetics, whose primary role will be to enable the successful operation of research projects and the smooth running of the projects for Prof. Giles Oldroyd's research team at the Crop Science Centre within the Department of Plant Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody enthusiastic to facilitate and support the research ongoing within the group, to join a team of vibrant and friendly group of researchers and technicians and work in a state-of- the-art laboratory. The Crop Science Centre opened in October 2020 and is part of the Department of Plant Sciences. It benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems. Over 60 staff and students are located at the Centre, distributed in between three established research groups and three fellows starting new research programs. The Senior Research Assistant will work collaboratively alongside with a group of research assistants, under the management of CSC Platform Manager and be required to take responsibility for the laboratory management tasks specific to Prof. Oldroyd's research team. This includes the induction and training of prospective lab members, the procurement of group consumables, managing and allocating lab spaces for the Oldroyd group members and maintaining collections of genetic materials. The postholder will also contribute to ensuring a safe working environment by preparing standard operating procedures, risk assessments and ensuring compliance with local health and safety rules. The postholder will finally contribute to the research programme of the Oldroyd group by supporting the experimental work of students and postdocs associated with molecular biology protocols (cloning, RNA and DNA extractions, expression analysis), executing genetics protocols and tasks (genotyping, Taqman assays, plant husbandry, crosses) and performing basic microscopy and histological tasks.

We are seeking to appoint an individual with strong organisational and communication skills, who takes pride on their job and is a team player. The successful candidate must have excellent attention to details and should have practical experience of specialised laboratory activities and excellent research background. Experience in laboratory management and providing Laboratory H&S training would be also desirable.

The role holder will work as part of a wider team of laboratory technicians and willingness to help when demands are high and being a strong team player is essential. The role holder will also need good communication and interpersonal skills. The Crop Science Centre offer a positive and inclusive working environment with a generous annual leave entitlement and free parking on site. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Eleni Soumpourou(es771@cam.ac.uk

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4.5 years in the first instance.

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

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Please quote reference PD38152 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Due to a high number of applications, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, your application has not been considered for the next step within the process.

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Applications are invited for Laboratory Assistants with a background in plant molecular biology and genetics, whose primary role will be to support the research projects and contribute to the smooth running of the projects for Prof. Giles Oldroyd's research team at the Crop Science Centre within the Department of Plant Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody enthusiastic to support the ongoing research within the group, to join a team of vibrant and friendly group of researchers and technicians and work in a state-of- the-art laboratory. The Crop Science Centre opened in October 2020 and is part of the Department of Plant Sciences. It benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems. Over 60 staff and students are located at the Centre, distributed in between three established research groups and three fellows starting new research programs.

The laboratory research assistant will work closely with a group of other technicians under the management of the CSC Platform Manager to provide laboratory support for the research programme of the Oldroyd group. The postholder will contribute to the experimental work of students and postdocs associated with molecular biology protocols (cloning, RNA and DNA extractions, expression analysis) microscopy, histology, tissue culture, supporting the genetics platform (genotyping, sequencing analysis, plant husbandry and plant crosses) and supporting the smooth run of the CSC labs.

We are seeking to appoint two individuals with strong organisational and communication skills, who take pride on their job and are team players. The successful candidate must have excellent attention to details and should have practical experience of specialised laboratory activities and excellent research background.

The role holders will work as part of a wider team of laboratory technicians and willingness to help when demands are high and being a strong team player is essential. They will also need good communication and interpersonal skills. The Crop Science Centre offer a positive and inclusive working environment with a generous annual leave entitlement and free parking on site. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Eleni Soumpourou(es771@cam.ac.uk).

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4.5 years in the first instance.

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

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Please quote reference PD38140 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.