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Applications are invited for a post-doctoral Research Associate position in the group of Dr Sarah Robinson at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU). The aim of the Robinson lab is to investigate plant development, particularly from a mechanical point of view. We are looking for someone who is excited about plant development and interested in developing biomechanical methods for plant applications.

Candidates must have a PhD in physics or a related field, expertise in plant development, microscopy, biomechanics and physics. Experience with AFM, extensometers or similar techniques is required. Experience with microfluidics is highly desirable. Previous experience working with plants is required. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers using biological, theoretical and biomechanical approaches. They should enjoy working as part of a team and have good communication skills.

We particularly welcome applications from people who are eligible to apply for post-doctoral fellowships.

The Laboratory provides a welcoming and collaborative environment with a wide- range of family-friendly benefits and development opportunities. More about the Sainsbury Laboratory and details of what the University offers to employees can be found at: https://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/.

More information about research in the Robinson lab can be found here: https://www. slcu.cam.ac.uk/research/robinson-group

Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in joining the lab, in addition to your CV.

The post is available from June.

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

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Scientific enquiries apart from the formal application should be directed to sarah.robinson@slcu.cam.ac.uk.

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

Please quote reference PT45636 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.

The Department of Biochemistry, a large and flourishing academic community that enjoys a world-class reputation for both teaching and research, is embedded in the School of the Biological Sciences. Biochemistry, one of the largest Departments in the University, is based in two centrally located buildings housing around 500 staff and students. The Department houses a mix of laboratories, teaching and office space.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and efficient individual to join the Department in a management role, and take responsibility for the IT service and infrastructure

Based in a busy and friendly professional services team, and reporting to the Departmental Administrator & General Manager, the successful candidate will join a dynamic and dedicated team, taking responsibility for the creation of the IT vision of the Department and its delivery through a team of IT professionals.

Through a combination of project work and the delivery of day-to-day services, the role holder will ensure that IT creates the digital environment to enable the Department to fulfill its goals in research, teaching and learning, as well as providing the tools to support the delivery of the department's administrative functions.

This highly visible role supports, influences and delivers a wide range of facilities and interacts with colleagues at all levels. Other key contacts will be the University Information Service (UIS), the School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) and its departments, procurement and equipment providers.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate significant experience in the definition, approach, facilitation and delivery of medium-scale projects. The successful candidate will show evidence of strong operational leadership in the design, procurement, installation, operation, maintenance, and effective use of IT infrastructure and its performance.

A working knowledge of a majority the following will be required: the design, maintenance and operation of [Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS] clients, networking, relevant server environment/s, centralised authentication service/s, automated installation of OS and software deployment, virtualisation and web.

Applicants should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have significant technical and management experience in either higher education or a commercial environment.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, clear and concise communication and financial acumen. Experience in scientific computing, including high performance computing, would be beneficial.

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Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 2nd June 2025.

Informal discussions are welcome; please contact the Departmental Administrator & General Manager, Dr Katherine Wallington (email: da@bioc.cam.ac.uk).

For further assistance, please contact the Biochemistry HR team via email: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PH45617 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.

Applications are invited for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge with effect from 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The Department offers excellent facilities for teaching and research, and has particular interests in cell signalling, cancer, pain, macromolecular structure and molecular therapeutics, neuropharmacology, and vascular pharmacology. We are seeking to recruit within the broad field of pharmacology, and particularly in the field of structural and molecular pharmacology or immunopharmacology.

The role holder will be based in Central Cambridge. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / postgraduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding. A full description of the teaching and research activities in the Department can be found at http://www.phar.cam.ac.uk. It is also expected that the successful candidate will take an active role in engaging with the School of Biological Sciences Research Themes https://www.bio.cam.ac.uk/research/research-themes where many of our current group leaders act as Theme Leads.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area, as well as postdoctoral experience, and be developing a bibliography of research publications. They will keep up to date with the latest thinking in their specialist subject area by reading other academic material, attending conferences and active discussions with researchers in the field. The successful candidate will also have an interest in teaching curriculum development at a higher education institution.

Appointment will be made at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level with a probationary period of five years, with appointment to the retiring age thereafter subject to satisfactory progress. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure, a security check, and a health assessment. Whether the outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

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Prospective candidates are invited to contact the Acting Head of Department, Professor Ewan St. John Smith, for informal enquires: hod@phar.cam.ac.uk.

Application deadline is 16th May 2025 (11:59pm). Interviews are expected to take place in July 2025.

Please ensure that in the "upload section" of the online application you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), research publications list, 2-page cover letter (on professional experience and how you will fit with the Department and wider School of Biological Sciences Research Themes, contribute to teaching, and encourage diversity and inclusion), and 2-page research proposal. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

If you have any questions the application process, please contact our HR team (hr@phar.cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference PL39955 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The School of Biological Sciences holds an Athena SWAN bronze award, demonstrating a commitment to provide equal opportunities and to advance the representation of women in science subjects. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender but, as women are currently under-represented at this level in our department, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN) is seeking a Grants Assistant to support the Department's research groups. PDN is a large, welcoming, and inclusive Department with an exceptional international record in teaching and research, with a grant income in the order of £10 million annually.

Reporting to the Research Grants Administrator, the Grants Assistant will provide administrative support to those applying or considering applying for grants and Fellowships. They will also support those who have successfully secured research funding.

You will be educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent or possess a comparable level of practical experience. The successful candidate will be highly organised, computer literate, and have excellent attention to detail. Good communication and people skills are also prerequisites for the role, which involves interacting with a range of stakeholders in the Department, the wider University and externally. For more details, please see the Further Particulars.

The position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, though we also welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working (minimum 30 hpw) or other flexible working arrangements.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Tracey Flack, pdnhr@pdn.cam.ac.uk.

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On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two professional referees should be provided; one of whom should be your current line manager. Please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 28 April 2024. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

Please quote reference PM45639 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.

Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate position in the group of Dr. Francois Nedelec at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU). This call is open to carry out fundamental research in the field of physical biology, specifically studying mitotic spindle assembly and chromosome segregation. This post is funded by a prestigious ERC Synergy project BioMecaNet in collaboration with the experimental groups of Andrea Musacchio (MPI of Molecular Physiology, Dortmund, DE) and Thomas Surrey (CRG, Barcelona, SP).

The project's primary focus is the comprehensive analysis of the fundamental mechanisms underlying chromosome segregation, employing advanced mathematical models and computer simulations. The research will concentrate on two key areas: first, the exploration of the cell cycle as a dynamic reaction-diffusion system governing critical division events, and second, a thorough investigation into the mechanics of the cytoskeleton, particularly in relation to the formation of a functional bipolar mitotic spindle.

A central goal of the project is to integrate filament mechanics and cellular chemistry into the modelling process, with a specific aim to develop physically accurate simulations of chromosome bi-orientation and segregation.

Applicants should have or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. in computational biology, physics, applied mathematics, computer science or related field and have a proven track record of scientific publication. Prior experience in modelling of biological systems, or expertise in systems biology and/or theoretical biophysics, in general, would be advantageous. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop skills in mathematical modelling, advanced numerical simulations and machine learning.

Fully involved in the basic research in these areas whilst also writing up their research work for presentation and publication, the post holder will have the opportunity to assist in the supervision of student projects, and to engage in teaching if desired. Good and effective communication skills are essential (e.g. presentations, outreach activities).

The Laboratory provides a welcoming and collaborative environment with a wide range of family-friendly benefits and development opportunities. More about the Sainsbury Laboratory and details of what the University offers to employees, can be found at: http://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/.

Please ensure that you upload a copy of your full CV with publications list, a supporting statement and contact information of three referees

The funding for this post is available for 2 years or until 30 June 2027, whichever is the sooner.

Where a PhD has yet to be awarded the appointment will initially be made at Research Assistant level and amended to Research Associate upon the award of PhD.

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Scientific enquiries apart from the formal application should be directed to Dr Francois Nedelec at Francois.Nedelec@slcu.cam.ac.uk.

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

Please quote reference PT45585 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.

We are looking for a full-time Research Assistant working closely with Dr Fengtong Ji in Dr Fengzhu Xiong's lab at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will be involved in studies of collective cell dynamics and tissue morphogenesis during embryo development using cellular, molecular and nano-engineering approaches.

Cell-type transition and tissue property changes widely exist in the development of normal and malignant tissues. Using chick embryos as the model system, we are investigating the mechanical cues regulating tissue organisation and developing innovative techniques to explore the molecular and physical mechanisms through our cutting-edge homemade facilities, including a magnetic nanorobot platform for sensing and manipulation and a tissue force microscope (TiFM). In addition, ample resources from the core facilities at Gurdon Institute and other departments at Cambridge are accessible, including but not limited to advanced microscopes, computational services, and data analysis assistance.

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the candidate will have the opportunity to receive training in a variety of techniques, including molecular biology, embryology, imaging, computation, biophysics, and nanorobotics. They will also have the opportunity to develop independent projects after gaining adequate experience. Moreover, they will receive support if they wish to participate in career development activities such as appropriate professional activities while in the role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone enthusiastic about learning new techniques, proactive in research and self-motivated in advancing science. Their active involvement in this project will contribute to their future PhD application or academic career if they wish.

The successful applicant is anticipated to have detail-oriented research insight and exceptional record-keeping working habits. They will have strong organisational and communication skills and excellent problem-solving skills. Experience and a good understanding of working in research labs are desired. Main duties include: conduct wet-lab experiments; acquire and process data; prepare reagents and samples; optimise protocols; program and debug codes for analysis; coordinate with the PI and Lab Manager; participate in regular group meetings and other group activities.

The position is available from 1st Oct 2025.

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

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV (including the names of two people who can provide a letter of reference) in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline your career aspirations and why you are interested in the post.

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Please quote reference PR45603 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.

Jacqueline Shave – a guest leader of many leading British orchestras and former director of Britten Sinfonia – directs the flagship Cambridge University Orchestra from the violin in its final concert of the academic year.

Explore the spectrum of identities in the Ancient World.

This carefully crafted programme brings together Purcell’s music for the church and the theatre. It showcases the composer’s matchless imagination and inspiring insight in pieces dealing with the eternal themes of joy, loss, betrayal, and love, capturing the flavour of late 17th century England when music flourished after the Restoration – but with a French taste.

The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focused on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease.

We are currently looking to appoint to the position of Building Support. This is a busy and varied role carrying out a range of duties to support the effective operation and day to day upkeep of the Unit.

Duties include having responsibility for building security; ensuring safety rules are observed; supporting the goods inwards service; maintaining lab consumables; making sure that the building is kept clean and well maintained; undertaking minor maintenance tasks and ensuring building equipment is serviced as necessary; assisting with the set-up of rooms for events and liaising with contractors as required.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and a reliable team player. You should be educated GCSE level including English and Mathematics/NVQ level 2 or equivalent level of practical experience. Experience of carrying out minor maintenance works is essential as is the ability to perform basic DIY tasks.

The post is part of the team rota for out of hours services and you will therefore need to be able to respond to on call duties as required.

This post is fixed-term with funding available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

The University offers a range of staff benefits which includes competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases and an annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays).

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027 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 PU45578 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.

The Department of Zoology is internationally recognised for its outstanding teaching and research. Home to a vibrant community of around 260 staff, graduate students, and visiting researchers, our work spans cell and developmental biology, conservation science, and evolutionary genetics.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our scientific support team, which delivers the highest standard of assistance to our research and teaching laboratories. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of Zoology's dynamic, collaborative, and welcoming community while playing a key role in our continued success.

The Role

As part of our team, you will help ensure the smooth operation of the department's scientific facilities. This varied and hands-on role includes: - Managing the media and glass washing facility, - Supporting the animal care facilities (aquaria and insect rooms), - Overseeing the tissue culture facility, - Administering departmental service contracts for shared scientific equipment, - Providing support to the Teaching Lab as needed.

About You

You will be a proactive, adaptable, and highly organised individual with: - Experience working in a biological laboratory environment, - Strong communication and teamwork skills, - Excellent attention to detail, - The ability to work independently and make informed decisions, while contributing effectively to a wider team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a world-class academic environment. If you are passionate about supporting cutting-edge research and teaching, we would love to hear from you.

Professional Development & Benefits

We take a proactive approach to personal development, offering tailored training where required for this role. As part of the University of Cambridge, the successful candidate will enjoy the stability of working within a world-leading institution, alongside access to an exceptional range of staff benefits and development opportunities. These include discounts at local and national businesses, as well as educational opportunities available exclusively to University of Cambridge employees.

Working Arrangements

This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position. A key requirement of the role is being part of the additional cover team at weekends, Bank Holidays, and occasionally out-of-hours work. As such, the candidate will need the flexibility to work outside standard hours, when necessary, at times.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Sylviane Moss, Lab and Facilities Manager: smmc2@cam.ac.uk

Please refer to the Further Particulars for this role, and use this as a guideline for your application.

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.

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 PF45576 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Laboratory Manager to join the Káradóttir lab in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute. CSCI is a world-leading centre for stem cell research based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The Káradóttir lab has expertise in neuroscience and stem cell biology using both human and rodent models in vivo and in vitro. The team aims to understand (1) how neurons regulate oligodendrocyte progenitor cell differentiation throughout life in both health and disease; (2) to what extent myelin changes once it is formed; (3) the effect myelin changes, and damage, have on neuronal circuit function; and (4) how myelin regeneration can be promoted. The lab uses a combination of molecular, genetic, cellular, imaging, physiological and behavioural methods to address these aims.

We are looking for a proactive and flexible Research Laboratory Manager to work closely with Prof. Káradóttir to coordinate research activities, supervise the day-to-day running of the lab and line manage a Research Assistant. You will support students and postdoctoral researchers with project management and experimental design, helping to ensure that we achieve our research objectives on time and within budget.

As the primary technical expert in the group, you will develop, implement and train others in specialised methods including imaging, in vivo calcium recording, electrophysiology and computational data analysis. Previous experience of electrophysiology and imaging are essential for the role, as well as the use of statistics and image analysis.

You will be a key point of contact for staff, students and collaborators so excellent communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of scientific writing and contributing to publications. We are looking for someone who enjoys working cooperatively and has good project management and organisational skills.

You will be qualified to degree level or equivalent in neuroscience or a related subject and hold a PhD in a relevant area.

This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week. This post is fixed-term with funding available for 2 years in the first instance.

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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 email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 7th May 2025

Interview date: 23rd May 2025

Please quote reference PS45572 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.

We are seeking applications for a Research Associate to work as part of our Natural History Humanities initiative for the period 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027. This position is part of the University of Cambridge's Collections-Connections-Communities (CCC) Strategic Research Initiative, funded by the Isaac Newton Trust. The role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research inspired by the University's significant natural history collections, housed across its museums, libraries, archives, and Botanic Garden.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant research network, including two other Research Associates and a community of visiting research fellows. They will have the freedom to develop their own research project, using humanities methodologies to explore the natural history collections, with an emphasis on cross-collections research. Proposals including Cambridge's zoological and/or geological collections are especially encouraged.

We welcome applicants from all disciplines and nationalities who are postdoctoral scholars. As part of the programme, the Research Associate will actively contribute to the life and activities of CCC's Natural History Humanities programme, including research, public engagement, talks, seminars, and social media.

Please upload a statement outlining your research proposal (3 x A4 pages max) alongside your covering letter and CV as well as completing the online application form.

Interviews will be held online during the month of June 2025.

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

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

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.

Discover the distinctive visual language of British-Nigerian artist Joy Labinjo

The Choir of St John’s College & The Gesualdo Six in concert

Join contemporary British artist Kimathi Donkor for an insightful talk on his work in Rise Up. Discover the inspiration behind his evocative creations as Donkor discusses how his art reimagines mythical, legendary, and domestic encounters from Africa and its global diasporas.

British contemporary artist Karen McLean talks about her powerful work Ar’n’t I a Woman! (2021), on display in our Rise Up exhibition. Rooted in historical research, McLean’s installations, sound and moving image works incorporate evocative and symbolic materials such as sugar, blue soap and hessian bags and interrogate the complex legacies of colonialism.

Take a deep dive into the themes of our Rise Up exhibition at our series of listening salons co-facilitated by guests from London creative space Ruby Cruel.

Take a deep dive into the themes of our Rise Up exhibition at our series of listening salons co-facilitated by guests from London creative space Ruby Cruel.

Take a deep dive into the themes of our Rise Up exhibition at our series of listening salons co-facilitated by guests from London creative space Ruby Cruel.