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The symposium explores the complex relationship between olfactory heritage and imagination, examining how cultural, material, and symbolic meanings of smells shape and are shaped by imaginative practices. The event also includes practical activities.

Join us for an evening with Diana Souhami, Sadie Lee and Rebecca Birrell.

Join milliner Susan Widlake for a day of steaming, sewing, and shaping to create your very own headpiece.

The Ramsden sermon entitled 'A Promise Fulfilled' to be preached by Bishop Minerva Carcano global Migration Leader for the Council of Bishops and Strategic Leader for the Holistic Strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean of The United Methodist Church. All are most welcome

Craft your own unique ceramic buttons with ceramic artist Kate Webber. Use textures and screen-printing techniques with coloured slip to design one-of-a-kind creations.

Public lecture on the topic of Social Protection for Female Sex Workers in Jamaica: Implications for Social Policy and Development.

Join the Minderoo Centre for Technology & Democracy for the launch of their new report, The High Stakes of Tracking Menstruation, on the role of the femtech industry and how we can improve access to menstrual knowledge and care for all in the current moment.

The Durbin Group in the Department of Genetics is seeking a postdoctoral Research Associate with strong expertise in genomic bioinformatics, phylogenetics and ancient sedimentary DNA analysis to lead the analysis of ancient DNA datasets from a range of Arctic and Antarctic sites. These datasets include both sedimentary DNA and mammalian fossil DNA, and have been dated to more than a million years ago. The position is in collaboration with Professor Eske Willerslev, as part of the AEGIS (Ancient Environmental Genomics Initiative for Sustainability) joint project with the University of Copenhagen. The role will involve full responsibility for several projects, from initial data processing through to interpretation and publication. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of geologists, paleoecologists, and molecular biologists to integrate genomic data with broader environmental and temporal context. This is a unique opportunity to work on globally significant, deep-time datasets in a supportive and collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the analysis of ancient DNA datasets from Arctic and Antarctic sedimentary and fossil sources, some dating back over one million years.
• Perform end-to-end genomic data processing, including quality control, assembly, annotation, and downstream bioinformatics analyses.
• Develop and apply statistical and computational methods for analysing paleogenomic data, including sequence evolution modelling.
• Organise and lead field expeditions to collect sediment cores and carry out subsequent subsampling for ancient DNA extraction.
• Coordinate closely with collaborators, including geologists, paleoecologists, and molecular biologists, to integrate genomic findings with environmental and temporal data.
• Take full ownership of assigned projects, driving them from conception through to interpretation and peer-reviewed publication.
• Present findings at internal meetings and international conferences, and contribute to outreach and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Maintain accurate and well-documented workflows, ensuring reproducibility and data integrity.
• Contribute to the development of novel software tools and pipelines tailored to ancient DNA research needs.
• Support a collaborative and inclusive research culture within the Durbin Group and the AEGIS consortium.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

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For informal enquiries about the role please contact Professor Richard Durbin rd109@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PC46200 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual for a postdoctoral position in the group of Professor Anne Willis, MRC Toxicology Unit, University of Cambridge. You will join an exciting research programme investigating the effects of mRNA translation surveillance mechanisms on the cytotoxicity of chemotherapeutic agents. This post will involve the use of cutting edge biochemical, proteomic, and next generation sequencing techniques.

This position is available for an immediate appointment. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant biological subject with expertise in either the DNA or RNA damage response. Candidates must also have demonstrable expertise in biochemistry, cell biology and/or molecular biology with experience of gene editing techniques and a proven ability to perform and analyse proteomics experiments. A high-quality peer-reviewed publication and a background in studying mechanisms of genotoxicity or cytotoxicity are also essential.

Applicants should have outstanding organisation and communication skills and work well as part of a team.

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

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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 PU46158 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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A post-doctoral Research Associate position in Neuroimaging and Computational Neuroscience is available to work with Prof Zoe Kourtzi at the Adaptive Brain Lab, Univ of Cambridge, UK (http://www.abg.psychol.cam.ac.uk).

The position will focus on neuroimaging and neurocomputational studies of learning and brain plasticity. Our studies combine ultra-high field brain imaging (7T fMRI, MR Spectroscopy), electrophysiology (EEG), interventional (TMS, tDCS) and neurocomputational (machine learning, reinforcement learning) approaches to understand the network dynamics that support learning and brain plasticity.

The research activity is at the core of a Wellcome Trust funded Collaborative award that brings together a cross-disciplinary team of international experts to investigate the role of brain network dynamics for adaptive behaviour. Our research programme bridges work across scales (local circuits, global networks) and species (humans, mice) to uncover the neurocomputations that support learning and brain plasticity. Our work capitalises on cutting-edge methodological developments in our team: a) ultra high-field MR Spectroscopy and functional brain imaging (Emir lab, U North Carolina; Kourtzi lab, Cambridge), b) optogenetics, electrophysiology neuropharmacology (Paulsen, Dalley, Poort labs, Cambridge; Rusakov lab: UCL), c) computational and AI-inspired modelling (Ahmadian lab, Cambridge). This international collaborative network provides unique opportunities for cross-disciplinary training in innovative methodologies at the interface of neuroscience and computational science.

Research in the Adaptive Brain lab aims to understand how humans of all ages (healthy and patients with neurocognitive disorders) translate sensory experience into complex decisions and adaptive behaviours by taking into account previous experience and learning. We develop cross-disciplinary approaches to study the young and ageing brain and understand adaptive behaviours in health and neurocognitive disorders.

You will receive multi-disciplinary research training at the interface between neuroscience and computational sciences. You will be integrated in a diverse collaborative team and will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and retreats across the network as well as exchange visits across labs to facilitate cross-disciplinary training and collaborative working.

Applicants should have a PhD (or submitted at time of appointment) together with a strong academic track record, in a relevant area (e.g., Neuroscience, Medicine, Genetics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine). Programming skills are highly desirable and experience with brain imaging, EEG, computational modeling preferable. Above all, they will demonstrate enthusiasm to contribute new knowledge, openness to learn new approaches and willingness to contribute to a multidisciplinary team across sectors (academia, industry).

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter 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.

For informal inquiries, please contact Zoe Kourtzi at zk240@cam.ac.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 12 Midnight

Interview date: TBC

Please quote reference PJ46180 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in cellular biophysics in the group of Prof. Ewa Paluch. The Paluch lab studies cellular morphogenesis combining cell and molecular biology, quantitative imaging and biophysical approaches to investigate cell shape changes in cultured cells and in vivo. Current projects in the lab include investigating the regulation of the mechanical properties of the cellular actin cortex, the biomechanics of cell division, and the coupling between cell shape and mechanics and cellular state / fate during cellular transitions.

The successful candidate will conduct fundamental research aimed at understanding cell shape dynamics and the cross-talk between cell shape and cell state during epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). The aim of the project is to 1) quantitatively characterise cell shape dynamics during EMT and MET in cultured cell lines and in induced pluripotent stem cells, and 2) investigate the regulation and role of cell shape fluctuations during these shape transitions.

You should hold a PhD (or about to be awarded a PhD) in Cell Biophysics, or a related field and have extensive experience with cell culture, cell biophysics, imaging, imaging and image analysis.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Further information on the lab: https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/directory/ewa-paluch and https://paluchlab.uk

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.

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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 10th June 2025.

Please quote reference PM46196 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are seeking a motivated and well-organised Research Assistant to join the group of Dr Arwen Altenburg at the Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge (www.altenburglab.com). The position is funded by the Wellcome Trust, and employment will be at Grade 5 Research Assistant level at the University of Cambridge.

The position

The project is focused on HLA class I antigen processing and presentation in viral immune detection and evasion. This fundamental research has substantial translational potential given the importance of HLA class I molecules in infectious diseases, cancer, and autoimmunity. The successful applicant will contribute to basic laboratory maintenance, establishing and validating new cell lines, designing and performing viral infection experiments, and detailed data evaluation & documentation.

The post is designed to facilitate continued development of research skills and to contribute to scientific publications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work under their own initiative and present regularly at lab meetings. Potential avenues for additional career development include science communication and formal training opportunities available within the University.

The lab

The successful applicant will join a small team of 2-4 people. The group is led by Dr Arwen Altenburg as a relatively new Principal Investigator (PI), offering a unique opportunity to be part of the lab's early development and contribute to shaping its research direction and culture. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on research, working closely with others, and are excited by the opportunity to grow alongside a developing research programme.

Our laboratory is based in the Cambridge city centre, and we work in several lab spaces shared with other groups within the Immunology Division. Each team member is provided with their own dedicated desk and computer within the main lab. We have access to basic kitchen amenities on our floor, and a canteen is conveniently located within the building. The successful applicant will benefit from the team-oriented and collegial environment of the laboratory, the Division and the wider research community in Cambridge.

Qualifications and skills

Candidates are expected to hold a BSc or MSc degree in Virology or Immunology. Experience with mammalian tissue culture, flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, CRISPR/Cas9 and working at biosafety level 2 is advantageous, however applicants are not expected to enter with the full range of skills. We will be delighted to consider highly motived candidates who can demonstrate excellent relevant laboratory skills and a minimum of 6 months hands-on laboratory experience. Knowledge of virology and MHC class I antigen processing and presentation is highly desirable. The role requires the ability to effectively communicate complex information to peers and non-experts. The candidate should have the ability to work well self-directed and as part of a team. Please check further particulars documents for further information.

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 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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Any informal queries regarding this position should be directed to Dr Arwen Altenburg: afa34@cam.ac.uk

Queries regarding the application process should be directed to Miss Ellie Watson (HR Administrator): ew649@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PK46138 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for a Research Associate to join the Department of Biochemistry, under the supervision of Dr Antony Jackson. The successful candidate will conduct a BHF-funded research project on voltage-gated sodium channels, particularly the heart-specific channel, Nav1.5. The specific question will focus on the functional effects of small molecule drugs on Nav channel behaviour. The work will entail electrophysiological analysis, structural biology approaches such as cryo electron microscopy, computational modelling, cell biology and biochemistry.

The role holder will therefore need to possess expert knowledge on the structure and function of voltage-gated sodium channels and skills in both manual and automated patch clamp electrophysiology. Molecular biology experience for the cloning, site-directed mutagenesis and expression of Nav channels will be required, together with experience of computational modelling for drug docking to aid mutagenesis experiments.

The successful candidate will help design, conduct and interpret experiments in discussion with the PI and Co-PI and other members of the research team. Research will be presented at group meetings and at research conferences and will be published in journal articles prepared by the role holder, with support from other team members.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Biochemistry or another relevant subject.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available from 7th November 2025 until 30th June 2027, in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries are welcome to be sent to Dr Antony Jackson: apj10@cam.ac.uk

For queries regarding the application process, please contact: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PH46147 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Imagine a plant with entirely new abilities – more nutritious food, crops that survive heatwaves, or leaves that grow useful materials. With new ARIA funding Cambridge researchers hope to unlock the technology to fast-track crop development and enhance plants with new qualities, like drought-tolerance to reduce the amount of water they need, or the ability to withstand pests and diseases.

Their research has the potential to revolutionise the future of agriculture and offer a radical new approach to securing food supply in the face of climate change.

Programmable plants – a major leap in plant biology

“We’re building the tools to make plants programmable, just like software. This isn’t science fiction – it’s the future of agriculture,” said Professor Jake Harris, Head of the Chromatin and Memory group, and project lead for one of the ARIA-funded projects.

Harris’ team is awarded £6.5 million to build the world’s first artificial plant chromosome.

The ambitious aim of the Synthetic Plants programme is to develop artificial chromosomes and chloroplasts that can survive in a living plant. If the teams achieve this, it will be one the most significant advances in plant synthetic biology.

The international team involves collaborators from The University of Western Australia, biotech company Phytoform Labs and the Australian Genome Foundry at Macquarie University.

“Our idea is that instead of modifying an existing chromosome, we design it from the ground up,” Professor Harris said.

He added: “We’re rethinking what plants can do for us. This synthetic chromosome could one day help grow crops that are more productive, more resilient, and better for the planet.”

While synthetic chromosomes have been achieved in simpler organisms, such as bacteria and yeast, this will be the first attempt to create and deploy one entirely from scratch in a plant.

The project will use the moss Physcomitrium patens – a unique, highly engineerable plant – as a development platform to build and test a bottom-up synthetic chromosome, before transferring it into potato plants.

It also opens new possibilities for growing food and medicines in space, and for indoor agriculture. It could allow scientists to give elite crop varieties disease resistance, or to grow productively in new climates and environments.

Unlocking powerful applications in agriculture

The second funded project, led by Professor Alison Smith and Dr Paweł Mordaka in the Plant Metabolism group, aims to use the synthetic chloroplasts to enable plants to fix nitrogen, and produce vitamin B12. The use of fertilisers to supply nitrogen and promote good crop yields is the greatest cause of pollution from agriculture; reducing the need for these would promote more sustainable food production systems.

This builds on their previous work to design and build the entire chloroplast genome for the simple single-cell alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.

The Cambridge researchers are awarded almost £1 million, as part of a £9 million grant to this project. They are working with an international team of researchers from the UK, USA and Germany to transfer this technology to build synthetic chloroplasts in potato plants.

Professor Smith said: “Our success would unlock powerful applications in agriculture, like plants capable of nitrogen fixation or producing essential nutrients like vitamin B12, potentially reducing fertiliser dependence and addressing malnutrition. These traits have tremendous potential should they be engineered into plants.”

She added: “It will enable scientists to surpass what can be accomplished with gene editing and equip plants with new functions, from reducing agricultural water use to protecting crop yields in uncertain conditions.”

A unique opportunity

The ambitiousness of this project is outside the scope of most other UK funding schemes. Professor Harris believes this stems from ARIA’s unique approach to developing the research opportunity and goal along with the research community.

Harris said: “ARIA had a couple of events with synthetic biologists to look at what’s on the edge of possible, what could be useful as a moonshot approach that could really change things.”

He added: “It’s a totally different way of seeing things. We went from ‘here’s what we want to see in the world’ to ‘how are we going to get there?’ It catalysed a different team and a different way of thinking.”

“This work moves us beyond the limitations of natural genomes. It’s about designing entirely new capabilities in plants – from the molecular level up.”

Currently, it typically takes eight years to develop a new crop variety in the UK, but with this new technology it could be a matter of one year or even less. The speed of development would be dramatically increased, much in the way that revolutionary protein-folding technology like AlphaFold has massively accelerated the process of drug discovery.

Synthetic biology is already revolutionising the world of healthcare and could transform agriculture if applied to tailoring plant traits.

 

Two groups involving researchers from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Plant Sciences are among nine teams to have been awarded funding today from the UK’s Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)’s Synthetic Plants programme.

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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate in the lab of Dr Jasper Poort and based at the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will work on a research project that will investigate the neural circuit mechanisms of visual decision-making, learning, and attention.

The project combines electrophysiology and optogenetic manipulation of different cell types and neural projections in visual and decision-making brain areas to understand how mice learn to become experts in different visually-guided decision-making tasks and flexibly switch attention between tasks. The successful applicant will join a supportive and multi-disciplinary research environment.

Applicants should have completed (or are about to submit) a PhD (research associate) or (under)graduate degree (research assistant) in neuroscience, biology, engineering, or other relevant disciplines. We are looking for someone with previous experience in electrophysiology, optogenetics, and behavioural training in mice, and strong data analysis skills (e.g. Matlab or Python). For more information about the lab see https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/svl/.

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

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD; those without a PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

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

The closing date for applications is 16th June 2025.

Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Dr Jasper Poort (jp816@cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference PM46068 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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

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We are inviting applications for the post of Senior Collections Lead. This new four-year position is available at the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge and is based on-site.

The University Museum of Zoology holds a collection of approximately two million specimens covering the entire animal kingdom, past and present, of which around 5,000 are on public display. The collections are designated as being of outstanding national and international significance and are vitally important for our knowledge of the history of fauna around the world, and for the history of science itself.

The Museum's main purpose is to promote and advance the understanding and appreciation of the richness and diversity of animal life in the past, present and future of our planet. This is achieved through teaching, research and public engagement - the Museum is both one of Cambridgeshire's leading visitor attractions, welcoming over 150,000 visitors annually, and a major research hub. The Museum is part of the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge, and is housed in the David Attenborough Building, sharing space with NGO and academic partners in the Cambridge Conservation Initiative. There are numerous stakeholders in the Museum within and beyond the University.

The Senior Collections Lead's primary responsibility is to manage the team responsible for Collections Management, Care, and Conservation; whilst also playing a significant role in the delivery of this work, particularly in areas of collections management. You will be an ambitious and creative individual with proven successful experience of leading and motivating teams with a diverse and active workload. You will have a deep knowledge of contemporary natural history museums practice, particularly in collections management, and a practical understanding of the processes of conservation. You enjoy people-management, work-planning and negotiation, and have the ability to develop schedules to balance the needs of a wide range of stakeholders. You are excited by the creative possibilities of making collections accessible for research, teaching and public engagement. You will have the people skills to be a superb ambassador for the Museum when engaging with external users of our collections and capable of working effectively with our academic Curators.

For more information, please refer to the Further Particulars.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance.

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

Informal inquiries are welcomed and should be directed to the Museum's Assistant Director, Jack Ashby: jda26@cam.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place on 7th August 2025, and candidates who are shortlisted for interview are likely to hear that they have been shortlisted on or around 31st July.

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 PF45931 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Functional Genomics Screening Laboratory (FGSL) is seeking a highly motivated research assistant with broad skills in molecular and cellular biology.

About the FGSL:

The FGSL is a partnership between the Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI), the Medical Research Council and AstraZeneca. The newly established lab, located in the MTI, aims to accelerate novel target discovery in health and disease through CRISPR screening. Leveraging arrayed screening to systematically perturb individual genes in a microtitre plate format, the FGSL forms cross-functional partnerships to interrogate the genome at scale. The lab aligns with the MTI's vision of breaking the mould of how academia and industry interact. The FGSL is part of the UK Research and Innovation's Human Functional Genomics Initiative, aiming to facilitate innovative and collaborative research to drive new scientific discoveries.

Key responsibilities:

The post holder will support a diverse range of arrayed CRISPR screening projects in non-oncology research areas. Working closely with our team of wet and dry lab scientists, the successful applicant will utilise their molecular and cellular biology skills to support CRISPR screening experiments. Typical tasks will include culturing human cellular models, such as primary cells, stem cells, co-cultures or organoids; assisting the run of high-throughput screening; and supporting the operations of the labs.

Why join us?

The MTI offers a buoyant, vibrant, and fast-paced environment that fits individuals who thrive amidst change and innovation. You will work at the dynamic interface between academia and industry, engaging with researchers from diverse sectors to foster knowledge exchange and drive pioneering functional genomics research.

We welcome applications from BSc and MSc graduates with an adaptive mindset, who are eager to learn and are interested in playing a supportive role to help the team to achieve goals. You will be part of an engaging and supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and career development. The role offers the unique opportunity to be involved in a variety of screening projects and will equip the successful applicant with transferable skills in the field of functional genomics, as well as laboratory operations.

Additional information:

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Application process:

To find out the full duties of the role and person specification, click below to view the further particulars.

In person interviews will be held between 21st and 31st July 2025.

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Informal enquiries can be directed to Chun Hao Wong, FGSL lead, wc389@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PR46151 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Functional Genomics Screening Laboratory (FGSL) is seeking two research associates to perform high-throughput CRISPR phenotypic screening in complex models.

About the FGSL:

The FGSL is a partnership between the Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI), the Medical Research Council and AstraZeneca. The newly established lab, located in the MTI, aims to combine know-how and experience to accelerate novel target discovery in health and disease. Leveraging arrayed screening to systematically perturb individual genes in a microtitre plate format, the FGSL forms cross-functional partnerships to interrogate the genome at scale. The lab aligns with the MTI's vision of breaking the mould of how academia and industry interact. The FGSL is part of the UK Research and Innovation's Human Functional Genomics Initiative, aiming to facilitate innovative and collaborative research to drive new scientific discoveries.

Key responsibilities:

Working closely in a team, the post holder will design and implement arrayed CRISPR screens in human cellular models. This will include primary cells, stem-cells, co-cultures or organoids in non-oncology research areas. Working with academic and industry collaborators across the UK, the successful candidate will scope and optimise a range of functional assays such as high-content imaging, flow cytometry or ELISAs to characterise the phenotypic changes upon CRISPR editing. The role will involve designing and performing high-throughput screening workflows that encompass gene editing, phenotypic assays and automated liquid handlers.

Why join us?

The MTI offers a buoyant, vibrant, and fast-paced environment that fits individuals who thrive amidst change and innovation. As part of our team, you will work at the dynamic interface between academia and industry, engaging with researchers from diverse sectors to foster knowledge exchange and drive pioneering functional genomics research.

You will be part of an engaging and supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and career development. The role offers the unique opportunity to enhance a variety of transferable scientific skills such as culturing and perturbing complex cell models, applying laboratory automation in biological experiments, and analysing multi-parametric data to support phenotypic-driven target discovery.

Application process:

To find out the full duties of the role and person specification, click below to view the further information document.

Interviews will be held in-person between the 21st-31st July.

Additional information:

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries can be directed to Chun Hao Wong, FGSL lead, wc389@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PR46150 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Six scholarships available to start on Monday 01 December 2025 for 12.5 months.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £21,970.00 (TAX EXEMPT) per annum.

University accommodation package, see details below.

Applications are invited for this one-year post-graduate training programme based in the Queen's Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital. On site accommodation is available for £300 per month including bills.

Junior Clinical Training Scholars will receive training and tuition as they rotate through anaesthesia, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics, dermatology, 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, 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.

Summary of benefits

• High residency success rate - 74% of our interns have gone on to do a residency and 100% of interns who have been pursuing a residency have successfully achieved a residency or completed a specialist internship programme. We have 50 successful residency applications from intern cohorts 2015-2022 and 2217 diplomates, so far!
• Competitive tax-free stipend including accommodation in Central Cambridge and bills included package
• Truly rotating internship through all specialties including flexibility to pursue extra time in rotations of your choice!
• Good work-life balance with manageable weekend and night work
• University library and journal access
• Monthly seminars with complimentary food and drink!
• 4 weeks of elective/dedicated research time on top of holidays
• Academic opportunities, e.g. teach Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs
• Proven track-record with publications and research projects with guidance on presentation and scientific writing skills.
• Assigned intern supervisor: - regular progress meetings, interview practice, provision of professional references and CV/cover letter proof reading by experienced senior clinicians to aid residency applications
• Generous CPD allowance and encouragement to present at scientific meetings
• RECOVER CPR training
• First opinion service including surgical cases
• A number of service-specific internships and residency opportunities encourage career progression following internship

Candidates must be Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the following skills and experience are desirable: - Surgical experience in dogs and cats - Completion of 1 year in primary care veterinary practice in the UK - For applicants for whom English is not their first language, a score of 7.5 in IELTS (with no element under 7), or a score of 100 in TOEFL (with no element less than 24).

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.

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.

An application form (JCTS1) and information pack can be downloaded from the link below or via the following website: http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

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.

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 PP46094 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 30 June 2025.

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 or extend the closing date if necessary. 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.

Scholarship award: £21,970.00 (Tax Exempt) per annum.

University accommodation package, see details below.

Start date: from 15 July 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, for 12 months.

Applications are invited from recently qualified veterinarians for this twelve month post-graduate training programme offering high-quality, post-graduate training in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. The emphasis will be on gaining practical clinical experience in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging under the supervision of board-certified diplomates. On site accommodation is available for £300 per month including bills.

Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership.

Summary of benefits

• Competitive tax-free stipend including accommodation in Central Cambridge and bills included package
• Good work-life balance with manageable weekend and night work
• University library and journal access
• Academic opportunities, e.g. teach Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs
• Proven track-record with publications and research projects with guidance on presentation and scientific writing skills.
• Assigned intern supervisor: - regular progress meetings, interview practice, provision of professional references and CV/cover letter proof reading by experienced senior clinicians to aid residency applications
• Generous CPD allowance and encouragement to present at scientific meetings

We would welcome anyone wishing to apply for this scholarship to arrange a visit to the hospital to meet the team and find out more. To arrange a visit to the hospital and for informal enquiries about the scholarship programme, please contact Marie-Aude Genain on mag72@cam.ac.uk.

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.

An application form (JCTS1) and information pack can be downloaded from the link below or via the following website: http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

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.

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.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday, 22 June 2025.

Please quote reference PP46093 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.