Research Associate in Epithelial Stem Cell Biology
We are looking for a full-time Research Associate to work closely with Dr Sanne van Neerven in Ben Simon's lab at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge. The Simons lab is co-located in the Gurdon Institute, a centre of developmental biology and cancer research in Cambridge, and the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. The Institute provides a stimulating environment that promotes collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Its postdoc association encourages scientific and social interactions and provides career development and teaching opportunities.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in epithelial biology with a keen interest and aptitude for work on the mouse intestinal, skin or oesophageal epithelium, with experience in the manipulation, characterisation, and confocal imaging of epithelial tissues. Further experience in the collection and analysis of the single-cell RNA-seq data, the manipulation of mouse and/or human organoid culture systems, and/or clonal lineage tracing will be highly beneficial. You should have a PhD in a relevant subject or expect to obtain one shortly, a sound understanding of molecular biology and a strong publication track-record in cell biology. You will be expected to be able to work independently and interact well in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
Where the successful applicant does not yet have a PhD, they will normally be appointed as a Research Assistant, salary range of £32,982 on the understanding that they will be appointed as a Research Associate, salary range £36,024-£44,263, upon successful completion of their PhD.
Alongside wet lab work using transgenic mouse models and organoid systems, the Simons lab makes use of analytical and computational approaches to study mechanisms of cell fate in developing and adult tissues in normal and perturbed states (http://www.simons.group.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/). The focus of the wet lab is on the biology of the intestinal epithelium and squamous epithelial tissue types, including the skin interfollicular epidermis and oesophagus. A particular interest of the group is on defining the transcriptional and epigenetic factors that drive injury-induced cellular reprogramming, and how these programmes may become redirected or subverted during tumour development.
With experience in experimental studies of epithelial tissues, you will play a key role in the investigation of the mechanisms of stem and progenitor cell fate during the maintenance and repair of epithelial tissues with an emphasis on mouse models and human organoid tissue in normal and diseased states. Using a combination of cell lineage tracing, gene-specific perturbations, organoid assays and single-cell transcriptional profiling, the aim of the project will be to define the functional heterogeneity and fate behaviour of stem cells and their progenies, and how their programmes become altered during regeneration and (pre)neoplastic transformation.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for one year in the first instance with the possibility of extension.
Start date: August 2024
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Teaching Co-ordinator
The Department of Biochemistry, a large and flourishing academic community that enjoys a world-class reputation for both teaching and research, is embedded in the School of the Biological Sciences.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and positive individual to join our Teaching Office team, which is entering a new era under new leadership. You will make an important contribution to the effective administration and delivery of undergraduate education in the Department of Biochemistry and to the smooth running of our Teaching Office.
Based in a busy and friendly professional services team, reporting to the Departmental Administrator & General Manager, with day-to-day oversight of newly appointed co-Directors of Teaching, in this pivotal role, the successful candidate will provide support to academics, students and other professional services staff, to help ensure that all aspects of undergraduate teaching run smoothly throughout the year in a supportive work environment.
With great organisational skills, experience in planning and delivery of programmes and projects, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the successful candidate will have an evident ability to communicate with students and academics. They will have a real interest in this rewarding field and preferably some existing knowledge of higher education teaching and administration.
Being a confident team player who can work on your own initiative with high levels of accuracy and the ability to work to deadlines is prerequisite, as are excellent IT skills including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, webpages and email packages. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn Moodle (Virtual Learning Environment), Panopto (online video recording and hosting system) and other University computing systems such as CamSIS (the University's student records system).
The position is full time and is available on a permanent basis.
Full information about the role can be accessed via the link below.
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Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
Informal discussions are welcome; please contact the Departmental Administrator & General Manager, Dr Katherine Wallington (email: da@bioc.cam.ac.uk).
For further assistance, please contact the Biochemistry HR team via email: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PH41854 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Assistant / Research Associate (Fixed Term)
The post, funded by an industrial contract with Shionogi, is based in the CLiC (Cambridge Laboratory for research on impulsive and compulsive disorders) directed by Professor David Belin at the Department of Psychology of the University of Cambridge.
The successful candidate will join a highly active research group in which they will take part in a programme of research that aims to establish the therapeutic potential (and underlying mechanism of action) of two new small molecules for the treatment of drug (heroin, cocaine, alcohol) use disorder.
The successful applicant will work alongside a post-doctoral researcher and a PhD student with whom they will carry out longitudinal studies using innovative behavioural procedures combined with pharmacology, molecular biology and circuit neuroscience techniques.
The successful applicant will ideally have a special interest in the neural mechanisms of addiction and prior experience in Behavioural Pharmacology.
The successful applicant will join a highly dynamic and interactive group (comprising three postdoctoral fellows, three PhD students, and a lab manager) passionate about the psychological and neural basis of vulnerability to develop compulsive disorders.
At the CLiC, the successful candidate will have many opportunities to acquire a large array of Behavioural Neuroscience techniques and develop a rich culture in Behavioural Pharmacology and Behavioural Neuroscience in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
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For informal inquiries, please contact David Belin at bdb26@cam.ac.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 20th June 2024 at 12 Midnight
Interviews: Thursday 27th / Friday 28th June
Please quote reference PJ41822 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Assistant / Research Associate (Fixed Term)
The post, funded by an industrial contract with Shionogi, is based in the CLiC (Cambridge Laboratory for research on impulsive and compulsive disorders) directed by Professor David Belin at the Department of Psychology of the University of Cambridge.
The successful candidate will join a highly active research group in which they will take part in a programme of research that aims to establish the therapeutic potential (and underlying mechanism of action) of two new small molecules for the treatment of drug (heroin, cocaine, alcohol) use disorder.
The successful applicant will work alongside a post-doctoral researcher and a PhD student with whom they will carry out longitudinal studies using innovative behavioural procedures combined with pharmacology, molecular biology and circuit neuroscience techniques.
The successful applicant will ideally have a special interest in the neural mechanisms of addiction and prior experience in Behavioural Pharmacology.
The successful applicant will join a highly dynamic and interactive group (comprising three postdoctoral fellows, three PhD students, and a lab manager) passionate about the psychological and neural basis of vulnerability to develop compulsive disorders.
At the CLiC, the successful candidate will have many opportunities to acquire a large array of Behavioural Neuroscience techniques and develop a rich culture in Behavioural Pharmacology and Behavioural Neuroscience in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
For informal inquiries, please contact David Belin at bdb26@cam.ac.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 20th June 2024 at 12 Midnight
Interviews: Thursday 27th / Friday 28th June
Please quote reference PJ41822 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.
Research Associate/Research Assistant - Plant Microbial Interactions
Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate/Assistant position in the group of Dr Sebastian Schornack (www.schornacklab.net, twitter: @dromius) at the Sainsbury Laboratory (SLCU), Cambridge University, to study plant cell and developmental processes underpinning microbial colonisation.
Our lab studies how evolutionarily conserved plant cell & development processes shape interactions with beneficial and detrimental intracellular filamentous microbes and how microbes modulate such processes.
For this advertised project position, we are looking for a plant cell biologist with a strong interest in the model system Marchantia and comparative studies with flowering plants.
The aim of the project is to understand plant processes for barrier formation, cell- and tissue function etc which enable or restrict detrimental and beneficial filamentous microbes. The plant immune system or microbiological work with the microbe are not the focus of this study.
This research will build upon and expand on our research in Marchantia liverworts and vascular plants. As the successful candidate you will study Marchantia-microbe interactions and compare to processes in vascular plants. You will explore tissue and developmental context specific mechanisms and the underlying plant proteins to study the phenotypic consequences for plant microbe interactions and plant development. You will receive horticultural/technical assistance and will be able to collaborate with postdocs studying other aspects of plant-microbe interactions, plant cell biology and plant development. You will also benefit from established colonisation and imaging protocols, transgenic microbial and plant lines expressing reporter proteins.
You must have or be close to finishing a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., plant cell biology, plant development, plant-microbe interactions with a focus on plant processes, or related fields). Previous experience in plant cell biology or plant development is essential and experience in histology or plant cell wall biology is of advantage. Proficiency in standard molecular cloning (Gateway, GoldenGate) and quantitative PCR and RNAseq analysis is also required.
You will be fully involved in the research whilst also writing up your research work for presentation and publication. You may be required to assist in the supervision of student projects and deliver seminars relating to your research area.
Good communication skills are required because you will be working in a team and collaborating with other researchers at the institute as well as a larger, international team of researchers. You should ideally have published (including preprints on sites like Biorxiv) in the field of plant biology. You should have a track record 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 and is well connected to other plant research institutes such as the Department of Plant Sciences and the Crop Science Centre. 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 critical that you include a motivational letter with your application, stating your future research interests and how they may align with the advertised project. If you have any questions, please contact Sebastian Schornack (via email or Twitter DM).
Where a PhD has yet to be awarded the appointment will initially be made at Research Assistant level and amended to Research Associate upon the award of PhD.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2.5 years in the first instance.
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Scientific enquiries should be directed to Dr Sebastian Schornack, sebastian.schornack@slcu.cam.ac.uk.
For questions regarding the application process, please email HR@slcu.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference PT41826 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.
Research Associate/Research Assistant - Plant Microbial Interactions
Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate/Assistant position in the group of Dr Sebastian Schornack (www.schornacklab.net, twitter: @dromius) at the Sainsbury Laboratory (SLCU), Cambridge University, to study plant cell and developmental processes underpinning microbial colonisation.
Our lab studies how evolutionarily conserved plant cell & development processes shape interactions with beneficial and detrimental intracellular filamentous microbes and how microbes modulate such processes.
For this advertised project position, we are looking for a plant cell biologist with a strong interest in the model system Marchantia and comparative studies with flowering plants.
The aim of the project is to understand plant processes for barrier formation, cell- and tissue function etc which enable or restrict detrimental and beneficial filamentous microbes. The plant immune system or microbiological work with the microbe are not the focus of this study.
This research will build upon and expand on our research in Marchantia liverworts and vascular plants. As the successful candidate you will study Marchantia-microbe interactions and compare to processes in vascular plants. You will explore tissue and developmental context specific mechanisms and the underlying plant proteins to study the phenotypic consequences for plant microbe interactions and plant development. You will receive horticultural/technical assistance and will be able to collaborate with postdocs studying other aspects of plant-microbe interactions, plant cell biology and plant development. You will also benefit from established colonisation and imaging protocols, transgenic microbial and plant lines expressing reporter proteins.
You must have or be close to finishing a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., plant cell biology, plant development, plant-microbe interactions with a focus on plant processes, or related fields). Previous experience in plant cell biology or plant development is essential and experience in histology or plant cell wall biology is of advantage. Proficiency in standard molecular cloning (Gateway, GoldenGate) and quantitative PCR and RNAseq analysis is also required.
You will be fully involved in the research whilst also writing up your research work for presentation and publication. You may be required to assist in the supervision of student projects and deliver seminars relating to your research area.
Good communication skills are required because you will be working in a team and collaborating with other researchers at the institute as well as a larger, international team of researchers. You should ideally have published (including preprints on sites like Biorxiv) in the field of plant biology. You should have a track record 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 and is well connected to other plant research institutes such as the Department of Plant Sciences and the Crop Science Centre. 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 critical that you include a motivational letter with your application, stating your future research interests and how they may align with the advertised project. If you have any questions, please contact Sebastian Schornack (via email or Twitter DM).
Where a PhD has yet to be awarded the appointment will initially be made at Research Assistant level and amended to Research Associate upon the award of PhD.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2.5 years in the first instance.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Scientific enquiries should be directed to Dr Sebastian Schornack, sebastian.schornack@slcu.cam.ac.uk.
For questions regarding the application process, please email HR@slcu.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference PT41826 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.
Research Associate (Fixed Term)
The Scarpa lab is a cell and developmental biology research team based in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. We are passionate about understanding how cells move and divide within complex in vivo tissue environments, and we use Zebrafish embryology, live imaging and mechanical perturbations to address these exciting scientific questions. We are a recently established lab, and our team has included people from 4 continents so far. We are enthusiastic, inclusive and we think diversity is key to drive and develop new ideas in science.
We are looking for a Research Associate to investigate the role of tissue-scale confinement during in vivo and in vitro Zebrafish neural crest cell migration. The role holder will develop new techniques to culture and confine Zebrafish neural crest cells in vitro, and carry out live imaging and quantitative analysis of neural crest cell migration in vivo.
In vivo, cells migrate through tight spaces and may undergo division in crowded environments, both in physiological and pathological contexts, for example during immune cells diapedesis or cancer cell dissemination. These phenomena are difficult to observe in vivo, especially in mammalian models. Key studies in the field have largely exploited in vitro systems, for example culturing cells in 3D collagen matrices or microfabrication of PDMS microchannels, to mimic interstitial confining environments. From this wealth of work, it has become clear that cells experiencing physical confinement during cell migration suffer mechanical stress. This causes deformation of the largest organelle, the nucleus, and loss of nuclear integrity, thus inducing DNA damage. Physical compression can even promote genetic diversity in cancer cells. In addition, when cells in culture undergo mitosis under mechanical compression, they show extensive cortical blebbing and suffer division defects. Together, these findings show that mechanical stress negatively impacts the integrity of the genome and this has been proposed to underlie cancer initiation and progression. However, the consequences of mechanical compression on cells during in vivo cell migration remain so far unexplored.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a biological subject, with knowledge of Zebrafish trunk neural crest embryology, cell biology, genetics. They will have experience with Zebrafish embryology and microinjection techniques, live imaging of Zebrafish embryos and embryo dissociation and FACS sorting. Please refer to the Further Particulars for a full list of the essential skills and experience required for the role.
Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Dr Elena Scarpa (es697@cam.ac.uk).
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months 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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To apply for this post, please submit a CV, and a 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.
The closing date for applications is 7 June 2024.
Please quote reference PM41833 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Facilities & Operations Manager (Fixed Term) Secondment Opportunity, Internal Applicants Only
The post is offered to internal candidates only on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
We are looking for a senior manager to provide additional, temporary support and leadership for our facilities team as we embark on an ambitious programme of refurbishment. You will be an integral member of the senior management team with shared responsibility for the management of the physical infrastructure and facilities in the Anatomy and Physiology Buildings, and associated staff. There is also the opportunity to take forward specific projects to further cross-department collaboration in the School of Biological Sciences, including projects to strengthen business continuity planning and management. The role requires onsite working most of the time, including daily interactions with a wide range of professional services staff, academics, students, and contractors.
We are seeking a versatile individual with excellent organisational, communication, and problem solving skills as well as a collaborative and hands-on approach to their work. The role requires experience of building management and/or operations management, and significant staff management experience.
Please refer to the Further Particulars for a full list of the essential skills and experience required for the role.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
Our preference is for full-time working (37 hpw) however we would welcome inquiries from applicants seeking to work less than full-time.
Olivia Speed, Departmental Administrator, would be pleased to discuss the role informally with prospective applicants (pdnadmin@pdn.cam.ac.uk).
Apply
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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. Please also include in your application a short statement on what Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity means to you. The full contact details for two 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.
Closing date: 16 June 2024.
Interviews are expected to be held at the end of June.
Please quote reference PM41779 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 encourages women and candidates from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancy.
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Research Grant Administrator [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)
The Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute is seeking a part time (0.5 FTE) Research Grants Administrator to compliment the Finance team. In this role you will provide the Institute with excellent financial grants administrative support to maximise research income from a wide range of sources. You will be the primary contact within the Institute in relation to grant applications from external partners, sponsors, Research Group Leaders and the University.
The Institute is internationally renowned for its research into developmental biology and cancer and has been in existence for more than 25 years. With core funding from Wellcome and Cancer Research UK, the Institute is a friendly, vibrant and exciting place to work. There are around 250 people in its self-contained building, comprising 12 research group leaders, 200 scientific staff including PhD students, and 50 support staff.
Key responsibilities include coordinating the financial support process for grant applications, advising on costs, and ensuring applications are submitted in time, often to tight deadlines. You will also be responsible for providing budget forecasts of grant expenditure during the lifetime of the grants. We are seeking a highly motivated, organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Training will be provided on the University's grant costing tool and financial administration systems.
The post is available from the 1st of September 2024.
Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for one year or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time, hybrid working, or other flexible working arrangements.
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.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.
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Please quote reference PR41581 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Grant Administrator [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)
The Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute is seeking a part time (0.5 FTE) Research Grants Administrator to compliment the Finance team. In this role you will provide the Institute with excellent financial grants administrative support to maximise research income from a wide range of sources. You will be the primary contact within the Institute in relation to grant applications from external partners, sponsors, Research Group Leaders and the University.
The Institute is internationally renowned for its research into developmental biology and cancer and has been in existence for more than 25 years. With core funding from Wellcome and Cancer Research UK, the Institute is a friendly, vibrant and exciting place to work. There are around 250 people in its self-contained building, comprising 12 research group leaders, 200 scientific staff including PhD students, and 50 support staff.
Key responsibilities include coordinating the financial support process for grant applications, advising on costs, and ensuring applications are submitted in time, often to tight deadlines. You will also be responsible for providing budget forecasts of grant expenditure during the lifetime of the grants. We are seeking a highly motivated, organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Training will be provided on the University's grant costing tool and financial administration systems.
The post is available from the 1st of September 2024.
Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for one year or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time, hybrid working, or other flexible working arrangements.
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.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please quote reference PR41581 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.
Facilities & Operations Manager (Fixed Term) Secondment Opportunity, Internal Applicants Only
The post is offered to internal candidates only on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
We are looking for a senior manager to provide additional, temporary support and leadership for our facilities team as we embark on an ambitious programme of refurbishment. You will be an integral member of the senior management team with shared responsibility for the management of the physical infrastructure and facilities in the Anatomy and Physiology Buildings, and associated staff. There is also the opportunity to take forward specific projects to further cross-department collaboration in the School of Biological Sciences, including projects to strengthen business continuity planning and management. The role requires onsite working most of the time, including daily interactions with a wide range of professional services staff, academics, students, and contractors.
We are seeking a versatile individual with excellent organisational, communication, and problem solving skills as well as a collaborative and hands-on approach to their work. The role requires experience of building management and/or operations management, and significant staff management experience.
Please refer to the Further Particulars for a full list of the essential skills and experience required for the role.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
Our preference is for full-time working (37 hpw) however we would welcome inquiries from applicants seeking to work less than full-time.
Olivia Speed, Departmental Administrator, would be pleased to discuss the role informally with prospective applicants (pdnadmin@pdn.cam.ac.uk).
Apply
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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. Please also include in your application a short statement on what Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity means to you. The full contact details for two 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.
Closing date: 16 June 2024.
Interviews are expected to be held at the end of June.
Please quote reference PM41779 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 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.
Research Assistant / Associate (Fixed Term)
This 10-month full-time postdoctoral position will investigate the phenotypic effects of plant 'persistent' viruses (e.g., endornaviruses and partitiviruses, which are inherited but not horizontally transmissible) using pepper plants (Capsicum annuum) as a model. The successful candidate will generate isogenic lines of pepper cultivars that are infected with, or free of, persistent viruses. They will determine the effects of persistent viruses on growth and seed production and interactions of the host with pathogenic agents, including pathogenic plant viruses, and abiotic stresses.
We are seeking candidates that are highly skilled in plant virology. Candidates will be expected to hold a PhD, or equivalent qualification in plant virology. The successful candidate will be primarily based in the Plant Sciences Department but will carry out some procedures in the Botanic Garden Plant Growth Facility.
The successful applicant will become an integral and valued member of a multi-disciplinary group and will be expected to have strong written and oral communication skills.
The successful candidates will be expected to design and carry out research both independently and as part of a team.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 10 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 PD41803 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.
Junior Clinical Training Scholar (JCTS) in Small Animal Studies x 6
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £18,370.00 PER ANNUM INCLUDING ACCOMMODATION (BILLS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE)
Applications are invited for this one-year post-graduate training programme based in the Queen's Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital to start in December 2024.
Junior Clinical Training Scholars will receive training and tuition as they rotate through anaesthesia, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics, dermatology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, clinical pathology and soft tissue surgery and be supervised by recognised specialists in each field. Scholars will also have responsibility for primary care cases seen at the hospital's charity clinics, and be involved in supervision and guidance of final year veterinary students. Scholars will be an integral part of the out of hours care of animals within the hospital, especially within the intensive care unit.
Candidates must be Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and should have the following skills and experience:
Experience in neutering and performing dental work in dogs and cats
Completion of 1 year in primary care veterinary practice in the UK by the start of the scholarship
The internship has an abundance of benefits such as:
High residency success rate - 84% of our interns who have been pursuing a residency have successfully achieved this
Good work-life balance
Academic opportunities, e.g. teach Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly Department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs
Generous CPD allowance
First opinion service including surgical cases
A number of service-specific internships (orthopaedics, anaesthesia, oncology, diagnostic imaging) and residency opportunities encourage career progression following internship
For further benefits and details on the Internship: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/study/cts/jcts1/smallanimal
Informal enquiries should be directed to the Internship Directors, by email: internship.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk.
Applicants should supply a completed Junior Clinical Training Scholarship Application Form (JCTS 1), a CV and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake the JCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge. A JCTS Application Form (JCTS 1) and Information Pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job
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.
Please quote reference PP41756 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Please note: The ability to take up this Scholarship is contingent upon you being able to evidence your right to work in the UK, or through gaining the right to work via the UK immigration system. Evidence will need to be provided before an offer can be made. Regrettably, this Scholarship is not suitable for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa routes as the minimum requirements cannot be met.
Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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.
Postgraduate Administrator (Part Time)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Zoology for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team of teaching, research and support staff as Postgraduate Administrator. The role is part-time (0.8 FTE) and predominantly based on site. Onsite attendance on Fridays is essential.
Zoology is a large, centrally-located Department with around 100 postgraduate students. The Department carries out research and teaching in a diverse range of fields and disciplines. We are well-known for our friendly and supportive work environment. In conjunction with Director of Postgraduate Education, the post holder will be in charge of all postgraduate administration from admissions to awards, as well as organising events and supporting postgraduate students in the Department.
We are looking for a flexible, resourceful individual who can demonstrate initiative and excellent communication skills. The role requires experience of postgraduate processes and the ability to rapidly develop and apply knowledge of University/Departmental policies in order to advise on postgraduate matters.
You will be well organised and able to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines, have a good level of competence in standard software packages and strong attention to detail. You will need to be able to contribute actively as a member of a team, and to build positive working relationships with your colleagues in the Department and University.
The post holder will be the first point of contact and central source of information for a wide range of people including applicants, academic and administrative staff, and students.
This is a great opportunity for an individual with excellent administrative skills to work on their own initiative and to innovate within a challenging and rewarding environment, managing a busy workload and excelling in this important role.
Full details of the post are available by downloading the further particulars from the link below.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Lizzie Burgess (Zoology Teaching Manager) on eab82@cam.ac.uk.
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 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 PF41768 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.
Junior Clinical Training Scholar (JCTS) in Small Animal Studies x 6
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £18,370.00 PER ANNUM INCLUDING ACCOMMODATION (BILLS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE)
Applications are invited for this one-year post-graduate training programme based in the Queen's Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital to start in December 2024.
Junior Clinical Training Scholars will receive training and tuition as they rotate through anaesthesia, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics, dermatology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, clinical pathology and soft tissue surgery and be supervised by recognised specialists in each field. Scholars will also have responsibility for primary care cases seen at the hospital's charity clinics, and be involved in supervision and guidance of final year veterinary students. Scholars will be an integral part of the out of hours care of animals within the hospital, especially within the intensive care unit.
Candidates must be Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and should have the following skills and experience:
Experience in neutering and performing dental work in dogs and cats
Completion of 1 year in primary care veterinary practice in the UK by the start of the scholarship
The internship has an abundance of benefits such as:
High residency success rate - 84% of our interns who have been pursuing a residency have successfully achieved this
Good work-life balance
Academic opportunities, e.g. teach Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly Department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs
Generous CPD allowance
First opinion service including surgical cases
A number of service-specific internships (orthopaedics, anaesthesia, oncology, diagnostic imaging) and residency opportunities encourage career progression following internship
For further benefits and details on the Internship: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/study/cts/jcts1/smallanimal
Informal enquiries should be directed to the Internship Directors, by email: internship.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk.
Applicants should supply a completed Junior Clinical Training Scholarship Application Form (JCTS 1), a CV and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake the JCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge. A JCTS Application Form (JCTS 1) and Information Pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job
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.
Please quote reference PP41756 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Please note: The ability to take up this Scholarship is contingent upon you being able to evidence your right to work in the UK, or through gaining the right to work via the UK immigration system. Evidence will need to be provided before an offer can be made. Regrettably, this Scholarship is not suitable for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa routes as the minimum requirements cannot be met.
Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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.
Postgraduate Administrator (Part Time)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Zoology for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team of teaching, research and support staff as Postgraduate Administrator. The role is part-time (0.8 FTE) and predominantly based on site. Onsite attendance on Fridays is essential.
Zoology is a large, centrally-located Department with around 100 postgraduate students. The Department carries out research and teaching in a diverse range of fields and disciplines. We are well-known for our friendly and supportive work environment. In conjunction with Director of Postgraduate Education, the post holder will be in charge of all postgraduate administration from admissions to awards, as well as organising events and supporting postgraduate students in the Department.
We are looking for a flexible, resourceful individual who can demonstrate initiative and excellent communication skills. The role requires experience of postgraduate processes and the ability to rapidly develop and apply knowledge of University/Departmental policies in order to advise on postgraduate matters.
You will be well organised and able to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines, have a good level of competence in standard software packages and strong attention to detail. You will need to be able to contribute actively as a member of a team, and to build positive working relationships with your colleagues in the Department and University.
The post holder will be the first point of contact and central source of information for a wide range of people including applicants, academic and administrative staff, and students.
This is a great opportunity for an individual with excellent administrative skills to work on their own initiative and to innovate within a challenging and rewarding environment, managing a busy workload and excelling in this important role.
Full details of the post are available by downloading the further particulars from the link below.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Lizzie Burgess (Zoology Teaching Manager) on eab82@cam.ac.uk.
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 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 PF41768 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.
