292 faculty science jobs found in Cambridge

A position exists for a post-doctoral research associate in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics to join a team to work with Professor Timothy Gowers on an automatic theorem proving project, the focus of which will be to understand and emulate how human mathematicians find proofs. Details about the project can be found on the project's website, which potential applicants are strongly encouraged to explore before applying https://wtgowers.github.io/human-style-atp/ The main formal duty will be to attend regular research meetings (approximately twice a week) and to engage in full-time research on the project. At the meetings, theoretical questions will be discussed and algorithms will be designed. The role holder will be expected to participate in both aspects of the project, and to interact well with other team members. You may also be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills and to...

We are seeking to recruit an experienced post-doctoral researcher to work at the exciting interface between DNA nanotechnology and bottom-up synthetic biology. The candidate will be supported by the ERC starting grant "NANOCELL", which utilises DNA nanotechnology to construct cell-like micro-robots, or "artificial cells". They will join the NANOCELL team consisting of another post-doctoral researcher and two PhD students, and collaborate closely with the group of Dr Lorenzo Di Michele including several other PhD students and postdocs working on closely related topics. Artificial cells are fully synthetic entities, constructed de novo starting from non-living molecular components in order to replicate responses typically associated with biological cellular life, including adaptation, energy consumption, communication, motion, division etc. Artificial cells can be constructed out of anything, from biological proteins and enzymes to polymers, lipids and nanoparticles. In our group,...

We wish to appoint a grant writer for two years in the first instance to write funding proposals relating to research in autism in priority areas (including diagnosis, early intervention, support in employment, suicide prevention, special educational needs, and the criminal justice system). The post is funded by the charity the Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE) at Cambridge whose mission is to fund excellent autism research and translate this into excellent support services for autistic people and their families. The postholder will lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals falling within ACE's key priority areas (listed above). They will report to the Director of Cambridge University's Autism Research Centre (ARC) (Professor Simon Baron-Cohen) and the ARC Director of Strategy (Dr Carrie Allison) and ensure alignment with the ARC's overall mission, which is to understand the causes of autism and improve the health and well-being of autistic people and...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a postdoctoral position at the Institute of Astronomy, funded by the Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe. The post-holder will work collaboratively between the groups of Dr. Amy Bonsor, Institute of Astronomy, Dr Paul Rimmer, Battcock Institute, Cavendish Laboratory and Dr. Auriol Rae, Department of Earth Sciences. For the present position, interest and expertise in delivery of cometary material to early Earth, either from an astronomical perspective (dynamical expertise), from a planetary science perspective (impact processes) or from a chemistry perspective (chemical kinetics) and ideally an interest in the interdisciplinary connections between these domains. In addition to leadership of core projects in this area, applicants are encouraged to develop independent research programs, in particular those that contribute to the broader aims of the Leverhulme Centre. The preferred candidate will have a PhD (or be near to completion)...

We are looking for an experienced post doctoral scientist to join our team. You will support collaborations studying the mechanisms of human behaviour and the impact of neurodegenerative disease on cognition and brain function. The MRC funded post here at the world-renowned MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (University of Cambridge) will identify individual differences in the locus coeruleus, decision making and neurophysiology (M/EEG) in people with or at risk of Alzheimer's disease. Models of brain and behaviour (eg. DDM and DCM) are of particular interest, in our diverse and interdisciplinary research group. For informal inquires, contact james.rowe@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with adults' barred list). This appointment also requires a Research Passport application. The closing date for applications is: 16th February 2023...

We are looking to recruit a highly enthusiastic and motivated full-time Research Assistant to join the group of Prof. Gregory Hannon. The Hannon lab is focused on developing and utilising state-of-the-art genetic tools to help deepen our understanding of cancer enabling new cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to improve outcomes for patients. The successful candidate will support a national interdisciplinary project using CRISPR based approaches to explore what genes are associated with poor responses to radiation therapy, to help identify novel biology and new therapeutic strategies to improve the care for cancer patients. The project forms a key part of the University of Cambridge's Cancer Research UK Radiotherapy Centre of Excellence (RadNet - https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-research-infrastructure/radnet-our-radiation-research-network ). The project is in collaboration with the Functional Genomics Centre which is a world...

The University of Cambridge and MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit (Director: Professor Judy Hirst) wishes to appoint a research assistant to join Dr Alex Whitworth and the Mitochondrial Neurodegeneration group. The Mitochondrial Neurodegeneration group pursues an integrated programme of investigations which elucidate critical homeostatic mechanisms that regulate the integrity of mitochondria and maintain the normal neuronal functioning. In particular, the group uses Drosophila and cellular models to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis of various neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's Disease and Motor Neuron Disease. We are seeking to recruit a well-organised and experienced person, who will provide broad-ranging assistance to the lab including general lab management and maintenance, as well as providing technical and scientific support for a range of projects. The post-holder will perform routine procedures such as molecular cloning and Drosophila stock...

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. This is an exciting new opportunity for a highly motivated computational researcher to join Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian's pioneering research programme to play a key role in advancing the understanding of sequence, structure and chemical modifications in DNA and RNA. Using their expert knowledge of programming languages, statistical/machine learning methods, bioinformatics tools and resources, the ideal candidate will use and develop computational approaches to transform raw sequencing data into biologically meaningful information. The successful candidate will have strong problem analysis/solving skills and be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team working at the interface between chemistry, biology and bioinformatics. This is a vital post and the applicant will join a small team, with two other bioinformaticians, applying their expertise across the group. The...

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2024 in the first instance. Applications are invited for a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to work on petabyte-scale astronomy, the design of computing and software for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) observatory, and on advanced software techniques applied in general to astronomy as part of the Astrophysics Group at the Cavendish Laboratory (Department of Physics, University of Cambridge). The candidate will be joining a diverse and dynamic group consisting of astronomers, computer scientists and engineers working on SKA as well as the SKA precursors and prototypes including eMERLIN. The SKA project is adopting the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for software development and the candidate will receive training to work as part of an agile software development team. Critical areas to be explored are use of scalable data execution frameworks, fast buffering, astronomy workflow development and...

An opportunity has arisen for a talented statistician or probabilistic machine learning methods developer to work with Drs. Robert Goudie, Paul Kirk, and Sach Mukherjee at the MRC Biostatistics Unit, Cambridge University, as part of a unit of work funded as part of the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre-funded Devices and Therapies research theme. The project forms part of the exciting emerging area of real-time precision medicine, which seeks to provide statistical and machine learning tools to optimise each patient's care in real-time. The post-holder will have the opportunity to contribute to several challenging open problems in the statistical analysis of clinical electronic health record data, including prediction using real-time data with complex endpoints, and tuning prediction according to clinically informed criteria. The post will involve collaboration with ICU physicians involved in day-to-day clinical practice at the general ICU at Addenbrooke's The project...

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance. Applicants are invited for a research assistant position working in the group of Professor Dominic Wright in the Husuf Hameid Chemistry Department at Cambridge University. The research involves the development of molecular species for the delivery of luminscent materials either bonded to glass or applied as plastic films to glass, and is funded by The Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF9) in collabration with Lambda Energy Ltd. and Pilkington Glass. The aim of the research is to use the materials that are developed to convert higher energy (UV/blue) light into red light for plant growth in greenhouses. The role will involve (i) inorganic synthesis, (ii) characterisation of precursor molecules and exploration of their deposition properties, and (iii) assessmet of photophysical properties of deposited materials. Promising materials will be tested at Pilkington Glass by the research assistant....

We invite applications for a Research Assistant post at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, an internationally renowned research institute and part of the University of Cambridge. The post-holder will contribute to a vibrant and varied programme of clinical psychological research focused on assessment and rehabilitation in adults with acquired brain injury and children who struggle with attention and executive control. The successful applicant will join a dedicated team, led by Tom Manly that has conducted pioneering and internationally recognised work in clinical assessment and rehabilitation including the development of the Test of Everyday Attention for Children (TEA-Ch), Goal Management Training (GMT), Assisted Intention Monitoring (AIM) and home-based online Attention Training. The post would particularly suit candidates keen to gain/expand upon clinical and research experience. Similar posts at the CBU have proved a useful step in gaining places on...

We are seeking a research assistant to work within the Group of Dr. Clémence Blouet at the Institute of Metabolic Science, within a programme aimed at understanding the mechanisms through which central nutrient sensing contributes to metabolic homeostasis. This position offers an ideal opportunity for motivated scientists wishing to develop their research skills in neurobiology within a world-class research environment. In this role, you will undertake laboratory-based work and support research on mouse models. Applicants need to have the ability to perform histological assessments, use various imaging platform and perform image analysis. Applicants also need to have the ability and drive to develop advanced histological and imaging techniques. You will be expected to: - Develop and validate histological, imaging and quantification pipelines - Collect and analyse/process complex data sets, - Ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good practice and in...

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 June 2025 in the first instance. We are looking to recruit a full time Teaching Associate in Digital Sociology from 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible after to provide teaching in the Department of Sociology. The role holder's duties will be: Teaching primarily on digital sociology content across various core undergraduate papers Contributing lectures to SOC2 Social Theory and SOC6 Advanced Social Theory Teaching on digital sociology content in the MPhil in Sociology pathways Supervising MPhil and undergraduate dissertations Leading seminars and classes on research methods or other topics to postgraduate students within the Department General duties will include teaching, course development and administration, and examining. The Teaching Associate will be expected to support and maintain the Department's and University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching....

The Faculty of Economics at the University of Cambridge seeks applications for a University Professor of Theoretical Econometrics available from September 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area and a demonstrated record of research excellence, as evidenced by important publications, such as in top economics journals. Furthermore, the successful candidate will have a strong track record in teaching at a higher education institution. Appointments are subject to the Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Cambridge. Applications should include: A signed application cover sheet (CHRIS/6) (Parts I and III only). Please state clearly which post you are applying for. A Curriculum vitae. An outline of research plans. A Full list of publications. Three sample pieces of major work. Teaching and research interests. Three letters of reference will be sought upon receipt of the...

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Research Fellow to join Professor De Angelis' team at the MRC Biostatistics Unit to carry out research as part of a cross-institution and multi-disciplinary collaboration EPIToPe (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/population-health-sciences/projects/epitope/), Epitope aims to generate evidence on the effectiveness of Treatment as Prevention (TasP) strategies in eliminating Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection in people who inject drugs. HCV is the second largest contributor to liver disease in the UK, with injecting drug use as the main risk factor among the estimated 200,000 people currently infected. Use of direct-acting antiviral HCV therapies, which combine high cure rates and short treatment duration with few side effects, has been substantially scaled-up in the UK to achieve the internationally set goal of eliminating HCV by 2030. This position is to develop and apply statistical approaches to evaluate the impact of TasP on HCV...

The Liquid Biopsies and Cancer Diagnostics lab at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge, develops and pioneers new approaches for non-invasive molecular diagnostics for cancer, primarily based on next-generation sequencing (NGS) of circulating cell-free tumour DNA (ctDNA). Led by Prof. Rosenfeld and a team of experienced translational genomics scientists, the lab studies large collections of plasma and other samples from cancer patients through an extensive portfolio of clinical studies and collaborations. We develop NGS analysis tools spanning genome-wide and targeted methods for sensitive detection of tumour-derived nucleic acids and aim to progress these into clinical use by proof-of-concept translational studies to demonstrate their utility. We further explore the biophysical properties of ctDNA to study its origins and interactions and to inform the development of increasingly sensitive methods. The lab and its collaborators have produced some...

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Assistant in the laboratory of Professor Steve Jackson (https://www.stevejacksonlab.org/) based in the internationally renowned Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute https://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/, located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, UK. The successful candidate will carry out cell and molecular biology work, assisting with on-going projects in the lab to characterise the cell biology and mechanisms of established and new DNA repair pathways and components. Core duties will involve stable cell line generation, knockout cell line generation using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, routine tissue culture, cloning and other molecular work, as well as biochemical studies, including protein purification and mass spectrometry. Other responsibilities will include preparation of reagents, maintenance of lab stocks and assist in the day-to-day running of the laboratory. Preferred skills and experience: Degree or...

A postdoctoral Research Associate position is available within the Genomic Disorders and Cognitive Development programme at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit. The programme takes an interdisciplinary approach to characterising phenotypes and understanding mechanisms in neurodevelopmental disorders of known genetic origin. Applicants should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in cognitive neuroscience or related field. Experience of conducting hands-on research with children or adults is essential. Strong communication skills for interacting with diverse groups and individuals is also an essential requirement. Experience of neuroimaging research and / or cognitive test development are desirable for this post. Experience of working collaboratively across neuroscience disciplines would be advantageous. 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...

CHERI is a novel processor architecture that combines strong memory safety with scalable software compartmentalisation. As part of the Innovate UK Digital Security by Design programme, Arm has produced the Morello prototype system-on-chip, which enables evaluation of CHERI and its hardware and software stack at all levels in a modern computer system. The CAPcelerate project is exploring security of accelerators as part of a wider DSbD programme, and considering how to provide memory safety to accelerators and I/O devices. In particular we are interested in how memory is used across different parts of the software stack, for example between applications, driver stack (e.g. OpenGL/CUDA/Tensorflow Lite/SmartNIC) and its compilers, kernel (particularly FreeBSD), memory management (capability-based and MMU/IOMMU), device hardware and firmware. We are looking for a Research Associate/SRA with interest in one or more of the following: Operating systems Firmware / embedded...