Research Assistant / Associate (Fixed-Term)
Applicants are invited to apply for a position in the group of Dr. Emma Poole in the Department of Pathology (University of Cambridge) for a collaborative project with Professor Michael Nicholson and Sarah Hosgood in the Department of Surgery (University of Cambridge) and Dr Michael Nevels (University of St Andrews).
What you will be doing?
Working on Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) as proposed in a KRUK funded project grant.
Working with kidney organoids and human kidneys to test the ability of newly identified drug-like compounds to prevent HCMV spread and reactivation.
Please check the attached further particulars document for more information.
We are looking for individuals with experience of working with tissue culture and viruses. It would be desirable to have experience of working with human organs in perfusion systems as well as experience of working with iPSCs and organoid models.
The data will be assessed primarily using microscopy and therefore experience of working with fluorescence microscopes and confocal microscopes will be required.
The candidate should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in Virology or related topic.
Appointment at the Research Associate level is dependent on the award of a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at the Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the award of the PhD has been confirmed.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and include a publications list in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
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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Informal enquiries and requests for further information are very welcome and should be addressed to Dr Emma Poole: elp27@cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: hr@path.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK47218 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 Assistant Clinical Teaching Professor in Medical Virology
The University of Cambridge wishes to appoint a University Assistant Clinical Teaching Professor in Medical Virology (Honorary Consultant Status) on the Teaching and Scholarship pathway (Band 9) within the Department of Pathology. The post is available immediately.
The key aim of the appointment is to strengthen the Department's organisation and delivery of the Applied Biomedical Sciences teaching strand of the Clinical Medicine course with contributions to the teaching of pre-clinical undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The post is situated within the Department of Pathology, which is both in the School of Biological Sciences, and the School of Clinical Medicine, with association to medical virology at CUH. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and contribute to the activities of the Department and participate, as an honorary consultant, in the Medical Virology Service at CUHNHSFT.
The successful candidate will be a dedicated educator who will take a leadership role in the strategic organisation, delivery and ongoing further development of the Applied Biomedical Sciences course delivered across years 4-6 of the course and delivery of the Year 5 written examination papers in Clinical Medicine working in partnership with the current Lead Teacher for Clinical Pathology.
They will have a good understanding of the pedagogical principles of such teaching and experience in applying these principles to the delivery of varied and novel educational resources and teaching sessions. They will also participate in teaching general pathology to second and third year undergraduates, leading to the Medical and Veterinary Sciences Tripos or the Natural Sciences Tripos. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake research duties as mandated for the University of Cambridge Teaching and Scholarship pathway, including educational research. Within the Department of Pathology, this post will sit within the Division of Virology.
The successful candidate will have clinical responsibilities (3 programmed activities per week) within the Medical Virology Service of the UKHSA at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrooke's Hospital) and must be eligible for an Honorary Consultant contract. The role also includes the equivalent of 5 programmed activities per week for teaching and two for research and administration.
Job plans for all full-time honorary consultants currently include a commitment to the NHS Trust for an agreed number of programmed activities per week, averaged over the year. The precise deployment of this time and its allocation to service delivery, continuing professional development, NHS research and development and other Trust-related activities is agreed on a regular basis through discussion with the Clinical Lead for the UKHSA diagnostic laboratory, the School of Clinical Medicine, and the Head of Department of Pathology, Professor Heike Laman, to whom the post-holder will directly report.
Please check the attached Further Particulars document for more information.
This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust"). You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Clinical Information form and payslip, in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
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Informal enquiries and requests for further information are very welcome and should be addressed to Professor Heike Laman: hod@path.cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: hr@path.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK46964 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Associate in Computational Biology (Fixed Term)
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the computational biology laboratory of Dr Michael Boemo, Cambridge Department of Pathology (https://www.boemogroup.org/).
In the time it takes you to read this sentence, your body will have finished producing about 5 million new cells; each of these cells had to accurately copy, or replicate, the six billion bases of DNA in their genome exactly once. DNA replication stress, marked by frequent slowing or stalling of replication forks, can lead to chromosomal breaks and rearrangements, ultimately contributing to genome instability and cancer. To replicate DNA efficiently and accurately, replication forks must traverse a plethora of secondary structures throughout the genome. Cells primarily rely on accessory helicases to regulate these structures, and both the secondary structures and the helicases that manage them represent promising therapeutic targets. However, to fully capitalise on this strategy, we first need more effective methods for detecting secondary structures across diverse genomes.
The successful candidate will develop artificial intelligence models that will form the backbone of a new technology that predicts the presence of DNA secondary structures from Oxford Nanopore sequencing data and maps them across the human genome. You will be a vital part of a multi-institution, cross-disciplinary team that includes Dr. Gideon Coster (Institute of Cancer Research, London) and Oxford Nanopore Technologies. You will have access to the world-class high-performance computing facility at the University of Cambridge and be embedded in a team of physicists, engineers, and mathematicians working side-by-side with wet lab scientists in the Cambridge Department of Pathology. You will be supported by the vibrant and supportive computational biology community within the Department of Pathology and will synergise with the DNA replication and genome stability communities within the University of Cambridge.
This is an on-site, full-time position that is fixed-term until 31 August 2028 and is funded by an Industrial Partnership Award from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.
Applicants should have completed a PhD in a quantitative field (such as physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, bioinformatics, or computational biology) and feel comfortable working in at least one programming language. Experience with AI and/or mathematical modelling in genomics is highly desirable, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2028 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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Informal enquiries and requests for further information are very welcome and should be addressed to Dr Michael Boemo: mb915@cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: Miss Ellie Watson: ew649@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK46917 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Junior Laboratory Technician (Part Time)
People are at the heart of everything we do at Pathology, so why not join our professional services team as our Junior Laboratory Technician (Part Time). This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a busy academic department and support the work of its research laboratories.
Working as part of the Department's glass washing team, the role holder will be responsible for the cleaning of laboratory glass and plastic ware, the operation of autoclaves and sterilising ovens and the disposal of waste. In addition, there will be a small amount of general laboratory cleaning.
The successful candidate will have the ability to prioritise and work using their own initiative, with minimum supervision, have good communication and interpersonal skills, have good IT skills and work effectively as part of a team. Previous experience in a similar role, or an aptitude for laboratory work, would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.
For more information about the role, including the person specification and hours of work, please refer to the Further Particulars.
What we Offer
Our Professional Services staff play a fundamental role. 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.
Wellbeing at Cambridge is a University-wide initiative aiming at supporting and maximising the health and wellbeing of staff.
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.
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Informal enquiries and requests for further information are very welcome and should be addressed to Jennie Ring: jbr39@cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Ellie Watson: ew649@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK46938 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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Research Associate in Cancer Immunology (Fixed Term)
We wish to recruit a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr Rahul Roychoudhuri within the Division of Immunology at the Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge (http://www.roychoudhurilab.org ).
T cells drive immune activation and promote clearance of infections and cancer. However, their function can provoke autoimmune and allergic inflammation. The immune system therefore employs a variety of suppressive mechanisms, collectively known as immunoregulatory mechanisms, to restrain excessive T cell activation and prevent autoimmune and allergic inflammation. However, such suppressive mechanisms also powerfully inhibit anti-tumour immunity to drive deleterious immunosuppression in cancer. The laboratory utilises mouse genetics, cellular immunology and molecular biology to understand molecular mechanisms of immunity and immune suppression in cancer and inflammation.
This research aims to uncover novel molecular and cellular mechanisms of tumour immunity and cancer immunosuppression. You will contribute to fundamental discoveries in the field of tumour immunology that will pave the way for new therapies aimed at manipulating immune function in patients with cancer.
The successful applicant will join a large, friendly and collaborative team of researchers with access to cutting-edge facilities and resources within the centre of Cambridge on the historic Tennis Court Road site. The applicant will gain exposure to cutting-edge experimental approaches in cellular and molecular immunology including conditional mouse genetics, in vivo genetic cell barcoding and fate-tracking, molecular biology and high throughput RNA- and DNA-sequencing.
The applicant will also have the opportunity to utilise platforms for high-throughput CRISPR/Cas9-based mutagenesis screens recently developed in the laboratory. The applicant will benefit from the collaborative and collegial environment of the laboratory, the Department and the wider research community present in Cambridge. The project will also benefit from a collaboration with the groups of Prof Adrian Liston and Dr Tim Halim within Cambridge, bringing together leading scientific and technical expertise in cancer immunology/immunotherapy, immune regulation and inflammation biology.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, independent and enthusiastic, and have a Ph.D. or MD/PhD in immunology, cell biology, or a related field. Experience with flow cytometry, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques and a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals are desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are desirable.
Please check attached further particulars document for more information.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Rahul Roychoudhuri (Professor of Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy) : rr257@cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Ellie Watson (HR Administrator): ew649@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK46622 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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Research Fellow in Animal Protozoology (Fixed Term - 5 years)
Christ's College and the Department of Pathology are seeking to jointly establish a fixed-term Research Fellowship with a focus in the area of protozoan parasites of animals. The successful candidate appointed to this Fellowship would be based in the Department of Pathology and would be elected a Fellow of Christ's College.
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. The applicant would typically have at least 3 years of post-doctoral experience and may already have experience of leading a research group.
The tenure of the post is limited to 5 years. The Fellow will receive a research allowance of £12,000 pa and will be expected to obtain additional independent research funding from appropriate agencies such as the Wellcome Trust and UKRI. The Department of Pathology and School of Biological Sciences host a vibrant community of parasitologists with a shared interest in apicomplexan parasite biology and access to facilities including a derogated CL3, and state-of-the-art flow cytometry, genomics and imaging facilities.
Applicants with enthusiasm for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels who can contribute to education at all levels are particularly welcome. In addition to pursuing research, it is expected that the Fellow will take a full part in life and activities at Christ's College. Where appropriate, they are encouraged to undertake some undergraduate teaching during Term, for which payment will be made at normal supervision rates. The Fellow will be a member of the Governing Body of Christ's College, eligible to sit on its committees and with the full privileges of a Fellow. Privileges include seven free meals per week and access to a small research allowance. The Fellow may be allocated an office in the College, subject to availability.
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 (2 page maximum) of current and future research plans and how these complement and synergise with the research strengths of the Pathology Department, both within Parasitology and more widely.
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.
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 early to mid-September 2025. The position is available from 1st October 2025.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 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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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Dr Katerina Artavanis-Tsakonas at ka447@cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact the PA to the HoD of Pathology, Suzanne Holland, at hod.sec@path.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK46595 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.
Teaching Co-ordinator
People are at the heart of everything we do at Pathology, so why not join our professional services team as our Teaching Coordinator.
This is an interesting and varied role with a high level of interaction with our students and staff. The post-holder supports the work of the Department of Pathology's Teaching Office, co-ordinating all key areas of undergraduate student administration including course teaching, events, examinations, maintaining course-related Moodle sites and dealing with general enquiries. The post holder will provide support to both academic colleagues and students.
The role will involve limited evening / weekend / bank holiday (May) work during the examination periods and at other busy times, such as the start of the academic year.
The successful candidate will be educated to HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualifications or equivalent level of practical experience; have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; be competent with standard software packages e.g. Word, Excel, Access and Outlook, as well as with databases and online programmes, communication and IT skills; be reliable and will be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
For full details of the responsibilities of the post and the person specification, please see the further particulars.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
What we Offer
Our Professional Services staff play a fundamental role. 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.
Wellbeing at Cambridge is a University-wide initiative aiming at supporting and maximising the health and wellbeing of staff.
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
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Contact Ellie Gilbert on eg598@cam.ac.uk for more information and check out our website: https://www.path.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK46681 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 Assistant (Fixed Term)
The University of Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic research assistant to join Dr Dami Collier's group and Dr Nerea Irigoyen's group in the Department of Pathology, working on cutting-edge science in Neuroscience and Virology. Work in the Collier lab focuses on understanding HIV-1 replication in the brain as a cause of brain injury, treatment escape and barrier to achieving HIV cure. The Irigoyen lab aims to understand how the Zika virus lineages induce neuropathogenesis and neurotropism to answer which cellular pathways drive virus-induced pathogenesis, how host responses differ between different lineages and how these differences are linked to viral genetics.
Candidates will be expected to hold a degree in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related discipline. We were looking for a candidate highly skilled in virology, stem cell culture, molecular biology and biochemistry. Prior experience working with confocal imaging, flow cytometry and CL3 containment lab is highly advantageous.
Please check further particulars document for more information.
The successful applicant will become an integral and valued member of a multi-disciplinary group. Successful candidates will be expected to design and carry out research both independently and as part of a team, preparing research results for presentation/publication, delivering occasional seminars and maintaining accurate records of experiments and reagents.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance, from 1st October 2025.
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.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Dr Nerea Irigoyen (Research Group Leader) : ni236@cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Ellie Watson (HR Administrator): ew649@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK46213 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.
HR Manager
Are you a dynamic and experienced HR professional ready to join our friendly professional services team at the department of Pathology? We are seeking a HR Manager to lead our HR office and support our talented team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a busy academic department. You'll have the chance to develop your existing broad range of skills, increase your experience across various functions, play a key part the work experience of our staff and get involved with initiatives and activities happening across the School of Biological Sciences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the recruitment and onboarding process
- Lead performance management, employee relations, and engagement initiatives.
- Ensure legal compliance and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Support leadership with organisational development and workforce planning.
- Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and HR systems.
About You:
- Proven HR leadership experience
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with HR systems and data analytics.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.
Please check further particulars document for more information.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
- Influence business outcomes through strategic HR leadership.
- Supportive work culture focused on growth and development.
- Opportunities to engage with the School of Biological Sciences projects and initiatives
- Collaborate with colleagues across the university
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Fiona Craig (Departmental Administrator) : fcc21@cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Ellie Watson (HR Administrator): ew649@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK46517 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.
Finance / Accounts Assistant
Are you ready to take the first step in your professional services career? Do you want to work in a vibrant, collaborative environment where no two days are the same? We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Finance/Accounts Assistant to join our large and welcoming Professional Services team in the Department of Pathology. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the daily operations of a busy academic department.
What You'll Do:
- Process purchase orders, invoices, credit notes and expense claims.
- Set up credit accounts and bank transfers.
- Liaise with suppliers, customers and staff to resolve financial queries.
- Provide advice and guidance to staff on financial procedures.
- Produce quarterly reports.
- Maintain financial records and supplier databases.
Please check attached further particulars document for more information.
What You'll Gain:
- A fantastic introduction to the workings of a busy academic department.
- Opportunities to develop a broad skill set in finance.
- A chance to be part of a diverse and inclusive community that values learning and teamwork.
- Insight into both the research and teaching environment of a leading university.
About Us:
The Department of Pathology at the University of Cambridge is one of the largest and most dynamic departments within the School of the Biological Sciences. With around 250 academic and professional services staff, we are committed to excellence in everything we do and pride ourselves on being a welcoming, supportive workplace. Whether you're just starting out or looking to kickstart a new chapter, this role will offer a solid foundation for a career in higher education administration.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Thomas Smith (Finance Coordinator) : trs29@cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Ellie Watson (HR Administrator): ew649@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PK46379 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.
