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Applications are invited for an Engagement and Development Manager to support the exciting 'Future Estates Programme' in the School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Cambridge.

The successful candidate will be at the centre of the School's capital project-related activity, with responsibilities for engagement, project management and communication. Your role will be pivotal to ensuring the needs of the School are understood and people are engaged in the process.

You will have the opportunity to use a wide range of skills and experience including communication and stakeholder engagement, planning, organising, documentation and reporting. You will work with a variety of internal and external contributors and decision makers, including the SBS Leadership Team, academics and others across the School, Estates Division, and the wider programme team, including contractors and professional services consultants.

We are seeking an individual with experience of supporting change and the skills to work with a complex range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of change management and be able to support the preparation and delivery of engagement workshops. You will have experience of communicating effectively, building relationships, and applying a strategic focus to planning.

The role is available either full-time or part-time at 80%, on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12 months. It reports to the Secretary of the School of Biological Sciences and is available immediately.

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The working pattern and frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

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Please quote reference PA44846 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Sawarkar lab at the MRC Toxicology Unit is looking to appoint a Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow) to contribute to its programme on Epigenetics, tRNA transcription and Neurodegeneration. The project will use state-of-the-art genomic technologies to identify epigenetic determinants that lead to protein misfolding in neurons.

Using single-cell technologies for in vivo mouse models as well as embryonic stem cell differentiation models of neurodegeneration, the project will identify mechanisms leading to age-associated protein misfolding in neurons. The focus of the work will be on the role of tRNAs in neurodegeneration and protein misfolding. Your role will be to support the research activities of the group and conduct your own research projects within the remit of the research programme at the frontiers of molecular bioscience.

For further details, please see Leone et al (2024) Mol Cell and Mulroney et al (2024) Nature. You will need to hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in an appropriate field such as molecular cell biology/chromatin/transcription, together with proven skills obtained in a molecular cell biology lab (RNA work, mammalian cell culture, cloning and protein work). You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, have excellent communication and organisational skills with full commitment to the publication of data.

The MRC Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focussed on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease. The Unit is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including mass spectrometry, microscopy, and bioinformatics, and offers excellent opportunities for scientific career development.

Appointment to Research Associate is dependent on having a PhD. Where a PhD has yet to be awarded or submitted, appointment will initially be made as a Research Assistant and amended to Research Associate when the PhD is awarded.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available to 31st August 2026 in the first instance.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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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 PU44869 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a personable and effective administrator to work in the newly restructured Client Services function of the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH). This position is full-time and operates on a rota system to cover the hospital reception's opening hours, which are currently Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 7:00pm.

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

You must be efficient and experienced in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to establish professional and effective working relationships with the wider team. Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and flexibility are all essential parts of the role.

There may also be a requirement to participate in a weekend working, for which additional remuneration will be made in line with the University Policy.

Detailed information about the role and the Department of Veterinary Medicine can be found on our official website: www.vet.cam.ac.uk.

For informal inquiries, please contact the Clinical HR Team via email at qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk. Kindly include reference PP44848 in your application and all correspondence related to this vacancy.

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Closing date for applications: Midnight on Monday, 10 February 2025.

Interviews will be held in late February 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or extend it if we do not receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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

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We are looking for a dedicated and versatile Deputy Building Services Manager, with excellent team coordination skills to support the Building Services Manager in ensuring the effective maintenance of the Zoology buildings.

The Department of Zoology is a thriving, friendly, and dynamic community of staff and students. Our facilities include teaching areas, laboratories, offices, and the Museum of Zoology, spread across five buildings primarily located in Central Cambridge. We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming work environment where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally and achieve their full potential.

In this role, with the Building Services Manager, you will oversee mechanical and electrical services through specialist contractors. You will manage reactive building maintenance, and help ensuring compliance with security, fire, and water safety regulations. Additionally, you will take direct responsibility for managing a team of eight cleaners.

We are looking for a proactive and effective team player, who communicates well and can recognise and respond to the diverse needs of research groups and professional support staff.

This varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone with management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and advanced knowledge of building services. A working knowledge of health and safety and fire safety legislation is essential.

This full-time position requires the post-holder to work on-site Monday - Friday, and availability for attendance for out-of-hours work may be necessary on occasions

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay rates with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost-of-living increases.

• Generous annual leave allowance to support your work-life balance.

• Family-friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, as well as workplace nursery options.

• A generous pension scheme, with substantial employer contributions.

• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores.

• Support for relocation or accommodation, where applicable.

If you have the skills, experience and personality to succeed in this role we would be delighted to hear from you. Informal conversations are welcomed please contact Glyn Theobald gt465@cam.ac.uk to hear more about this role. For more details, please refer to the Further Information below.

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 3 March 2025.

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

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Flexible working requests will be considered

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

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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Anastasia Nezhentseva.

Email: an286@cam.ac.uk Telephone: (0)1223 330117

Please quote reference PF44777 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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This is an exciting opportunity to become the Finance and Research Grants Coordinator in the School of Biological Sciences. The School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) is one of the six Schools in the University. The school comprises of nine academic Departments, plus five major research Institutions and an animal hospital. The school has a population of around 2000 staff and around 1000 postgraduate students, with a total spend in excess of £180m.

Working within the School Finance Office this role will contribute to the delivery of the school's academic vision by co-ordinating and managing both the general ledger and grant activity within the school office. This is delivered by advising budget holders, grant holders and professional services staff on financial and grant procedures. The postholder will be a high-level user of financial and grant administration systems and will also be undertaking financial and grant management activities across the remit of the School of the Biological Sciences.

The successful candidate will provide high level grant administration and finance advice to aid the planning, implementation and management of both the School finance and research grants held by the school, in order to ensure activity complies with the requirements of both the University and/or the relevant external grant funders. To provide analysis and advice for future applications for external grant funding from the school. Assisting the School Finance Business Partner and Senior Finance Advisor in financial management activities across the school and its departments.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and experience of working with research grants. As the role involves liaising with members of the Institute at all levels and occasionally external agencies and sponsors, in addition to acting as a point of contact for financial queries, it is essential that you have excellent communication skills. You should be able to work as part of a team but also to work independently. Knowledge of university finance systems would be an advantage, to enable you to provide cover for the team during holidays of other team members.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player, who is willing to learn and develop as part of a wider group of friendly and highly skilled professional services staff.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Bhavna Shah (Senior Finance Advisor) at bhavna.shah@admin.cam.ac.uk.

This position is permanent and available immediately.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

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Please quote reference PA44845 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are excited to announce an opportunity for a part-time (0.5 FTE) Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in Prof. Sarah Teichmann's group at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute.

Our lab is at the forefront of the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) project, a global initiative that unites thousands of scientists to create a comprehensive reference map of all human cell types and properties. This endeavor aims to deepen our understanding of the fundamental units of life and serve as a foundation for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating various health conditions and diseases. We employ state-of-the-art single-cell genomic technologies to characterize the cellular compositions and states of human tissues in both health and disease.

The Human Cell Atlas is providing unprecedented insights into the identity and function of cells, revealing cellular states with unparalleled resolution and depth. These discoveries not only advance our understanding of human biology but also guide the in vitro engineering of human cells towards specific cellular states. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to lead a project with particular focus on resolving immune cell interactions in situ. The successful candidate will apply cutting-edge technologies and computational methods to a translational project that furthers our understanding of human disease development across age groups. We are especially interested in mapping the crosstalk between the intestinal microbiome and the host immune system, and how this promotes inflammation within lymphoid and non-lymphoid compartments in the gut and beyond. There will also be an opportunity to work on other projects and collaborate with the rest of the group.

A PhD in computational biology or immunology and other related fields is required

Start date: as soon as possible.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 28/02/2026

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Mrs Tracey Andrews (Senior Project Manager) tlh21@cam.ac.uk

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Closing date: 9th February 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact hr@stemcells.cam.ac.uk

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

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

For information about how your personal data is used as an applicant, please see the section on Applicant Data (https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/hr-staff/hr-data/applicant-data )on our HR web pages.

Please quote reference PS44842 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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This is an exciting opportunity to become the Accounts Assistant in the School of Biological Sciences. The School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) is one of the six Schools in the University. The school comprises of nine academic Departments, plus five major research Institutions and an animal hospital. The school has a population of around 2000 staff and around 1000 postgraduate students, with a total spend in excess of £180m.

Working within the School Finance Office, this role will contribute to the delivery of the school's academic vision by providing both accurate and timely financial administrative and financial reporting support to the 40 plus staff in the school office. This role will provide support to both the Finance and Research Grants coordinator and the Senior Finance Advisor, supporting both office and SBS departments work. You will carry out the administration of accounts and maintain financial records within the School of Biological Sciences as well as assisting the School Finance Business Partner and Senior Finance Advisor in financial management activities across the School and the SBS departments.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and experience of working in an accounts environment. Experience of working with research grants, would also be desirable. As the role involves liaising with members of the Institute at all levels and occasionally external agencies and sponsors, in addition to acting as a point of contact for financial queries, it is essential that you have excellent communication skills. You should be able to work as part of a team but also to work independently. Knowledge of university finance systems would be an advantage, to enable you to provide cover for the team during holidays of other team members.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player, who is willing to learn and develop as part of a wider group of friendly and highly skilled professional services staff.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Bhavna Shah (Senior Finance Advisor) at bhavna.shah@admin.cam.ac.uk.

This position is permanent and available immediately.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

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Please quote reference PA44834 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for two Research Assistant positions in Dr. Keshavarzi's lab at the University of Cambridge, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience. The lab's research, funded by the Wellcome Trust, focuses on the organisation and function of neural circuits underlying the sense of direction and self-motion, using mice. For more details, please visit the lab website https://www.keshavarzilab.com/. Projects

The two positions focus on distinct aspects of the lab's research, with opportunities for collaboration for candidates with overlapping skills and interests:

1. Neural Circuit Organisation in the Head Direction System: This project investigates the organisation of neural circuits in the head direction system, focusing on the retrosplenial cortex and its connections with cortical and thalamic areas. Techniques include patch-clamp recordings in brain slices, optogenetics, and neural tracing. Candidates may also participate in in vivo methods and behavioural experiments to connect circuit structure and function, particularly if pursuing a PhD in the lab.

2. Development and Testing of Behavioural Analysis Software: This project focuses on testing an open-source software, movement (https://movement.neuroinformatics.dev/index.html in collaboration with neuroinformaticians), for analysing animal behaviour. Responsibilities include evaluating movement and related tools and contributing to its publication. Strong programming skills (ideally Python) are required. Additional responsibilities involve maintaining the lab's behavioural acquisition software (Bonsai-based), with collaborator support. The role also offers opportunities to gain experimental skills, including behavioural training, surgical procedures, and in vivo electrophysiology (Neuropixels), ideal for transitioning into a research project and pursuing a PhD in the lab.

Both positions are suited for candidates seeking long-term commitment, with potential for extension and PhD application with the lab. Exceptional candidates may receive lab-funded PhD support.

Key Experience and Competencies

We are seeking two self-motivated individuals with experience in cellular neurophysiology or circuit/systems neuroscience research.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experienced in either Slice patch-clamp recording and data analysis (Position 1), or programming (Python, MATLAB) for data acquisition and analysis (Position 2).
• Undergraduate or master's degree in Neuroscience or a related field with evidence of academic excellence.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with optogenetics, stereotactic surgery, quantitative animal behaviour, neural recording techniques.
• Expertise in building custom experimental setups.

Research Environment

Our lab fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive research environment. We are committed to the career development of lab members and provide mentorship throughout their journey. The research assistants will join a vibrant multidisciplinary research environment, with regular interactions with other neuroscience groups in the department. Regular departmental seminars and events hosted by the Cambridge Neuroscience Network offer excellent opportunities for networking and scientific discussion.

How to Apply

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Please submit the following documents:

• A CV, including overall grades for each degree.
• A cover letter addressing: Your motivation for joining the lab. How your skills align with the job description. Your research ambitions and career goals.
• Contact details for two referees.

For informal inquiries, contact Dr. Keshavarzi at sk2244@cam.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 21 February 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close early once filled.

Start Date: Available from March 2025 for one year in the first instance.

Please quote reference PM44821 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Cardona Lab are pleased to invite applications for the position of Research Associate in the Experimental and Comparative Connectomics Laboratory. The primary purpose of the role is to support the research of Dr Albert Cardona, whose lab is interested in the neural circuit basis of behaviour. For details of recent projects in the lab, see https://tinyurl.com/cardonalabpubs . For a description of the lab's focus see https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/directory/albert-cardona.

The post holder will have a neuroscience background, with a Ph.D. in Neurobiology or related discipline, with extensive experience with patch-clamp recording of Drosophila larval neurons, ideally in mushroom body output neurons and dopaminergic neurons. The ideal candidate will also have ample experience with optogenetics and functional connectivity mapping in Drosophila, including experience with Drosophila genetics and its driver lines approach to monitoring and manipulating neuronal activity in individual neurons, as well as excellent data analysis skills, and experience with learning and memory paradigms in Drosophila.

Fixed Term: the funds for this post are available until 31 December 2025.

Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Dr Albert Cardona (ac2040@cam.ac.uk).

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To apply for this post, please submit a CV and a covering 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 5th February.

Please quote reference PM44798 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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

Previous experience in the following areas is of an advantage: Molecular cloning, light microscopy, plant tissue culture, maintenance of fungal oomycete and bacterial cultures, Image analysis using Fiji and quantification of fungal root colonisation, qPCR, bacterial and fungal infections, RNA extraction, Medicago transformation, statistical analysis using R.

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

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

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

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Scientific enquiries about the position should be directed to Sebastian Schornack - ss2123@cam.ac.uk

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

Please quote reference PT44786 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Manager to join our busy operations team which manage building, equipment and centralised activities in support of existing and upcoming research in the Institute. Recently, the Gurdon Institute has refocused its research direction, creating a Human Developmental Biology Hub within the School of Biological Sciences. This shift brings exciting new scientific talent to our community, and we need an enthusiastic, motivated individual to help integrate these groups and support their cutting-edge work.

As Shared Facilities Manager, you will: -Lead and oversee our shared tissue culture facilities and core scientific equipment with responsibility for procuring equipment and maintenance/service agreements. -Provide essential support for centralised activities and help maintain our research infrastructure. -Liaise with research groups, fostering collaboration and ensuring our researchers have the tools they need to excel. -Work as part of a small facilities team within a wider team of professional staff. You are: -Educated to degree level or equivalent, with extensive tissue culture experience. -A problem-solver who is adaptable, flexible, and responsive to the evolving needs of a dynamic research environment. -A team player with the confidence to ask questions, help out and take the lead when needed. -Knowledgeable and curious, familiar with biological research equipment and eager to master new technologies. -Familiar with health and safety regulations. -A natural communicator, able to engage with a wide range of professional and research staff, visiting academics and students.

The position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, though we also welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for slightly less than full time hours. Although there may be flexibility over working hours, the role requires you to work onsite most of the time (Tennis Court Road, central Cambridge).

Why Join Us? This role places you at the centre of our mission, ensuring that as research directions evolve, we remain agile and equipped to support new scientific needs. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the shaping of a new chapter in the life of this globally renowned institute.

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Please quote reference PR44715 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.