237 research assistant jobs found in Cambridge

PCA Engineers Limited (PCA) and Cambridge University's Whittle Laboratory have secured funding for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project to develop and enable the commercialisation of a novel low-cost, high-efficiency turbine for Waste Heat Recovery systems. The 2-year project involves the manufacture of a turbine design, and the design, assembly and commissioning of an experimental rig on which to test a baseline and a redesigned turbine. PCA and Cambridge University are looking to recruit a graduate to work as an Associate on this project. Ideally, the Associate will be an engineer with turbomachinery or aerothermodynamics as their key area of expertise, combined with at least an entry level knowledge of structural mechanics, electrical machinery and manufacturing. The position is for a fixed term of 24 months, with the opportunity of further employment with PCA once the project concludes. The successful candidate will be employed by Cambridge University and will...

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)...

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on AI for Additive Manufacturing. The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. Additive manufacturing, commonly also known as 3D printing, offers virtually limitless opportunities to make devices by controlling geometry, material composition, and processing conditions at every point in an object. The wider adoption of additive manufacturing is limited, though, by challenges including manufacturing process errors, poor design for additive manufacturing, lack of trained staff, and material quality. This project will involve using AI to address these challenges, for instance by using camera and other sensor data to correct and prevent manufacturing errors in additive processes. There will also be diverse opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. The key responsibilities and duties are research, planning and organising, and liaison and networking....

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistant/Associate to join our Spoken Language Processing (SLP) project team within the virtual Automated Language Teaching and Assessment (ALTA) Institute in the Department of Engineering. You will extend our research into automatic assessment and feedback for learning spoken English as an additional language. We work on real-life free speaking and conversational exams and practice tests, funded and closely collaborating with Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUP&A). The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The key responsibilities and duties are to design and develop appropriate methodologies to address the above research objectives. This will involve planning and managing their own research activity and liaising with colleagues in the Speech Research Group at Cambridge and with the partner groups in ALTA and CUP&A. The skills, qualifications and experience...

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...

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, to work on multiple cross-disciplinary projects within the context of sustainable and resilient infrastructure. The successful candidate will join a large dynamic team of researchers working on different challenges. The key responsibilities are driving, planning and conducting innovative research within their own area of expertise as well as broader areas in collaboration with others; consolidating, integrating, producing and disseminating research outputs from multiple projects; developing new and strategic research initiatives and opportunities; developing research training activities, collaborating with academic and industry partners and leading and managing multiple research activities. The post holder will be located in the Civil Engineering Building, West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Civil...

The Pharmacokinetics/Bioanalytics (PK/B) Core Facility based in the CRUK Cambridge Institute offers a diverse analytical service to the research groups for the quantification of small molecules in support of a wide range of pre-clinical and clinical based projects. The Research Assistant role will involve the development, validation and execution of quantitative LC-MS/MS methods for small molecules in a wide variety of biological matrices. We are looking for an experienced, motivated and focused individual willing to learn new laboratory skills. The role holder will be expected to focus on developing and validating bioanalytical assays according to the relevant regulatory guidelines, and apply these methods to routine analysis of samples from pre-clinical and clinical studies. In addition, you will assist as required in general laboratory administrative, housekeeping and maintenance duties. General duties involve the analysis of samples using quantitative LC-MS/MS...

We are excited to announce a new opening for a Research Assistant/Associate position at Cambridge University as part of S2UPPlant: Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging from Plants. S2UPPlant is a NERC-funded interdisciplinary research project which aims to produce and characterise new compostable materials from natural feedstocks, with the highest potential for industrial scale-up and a rigorous assessment of their environmental and economic impact and changes required for widespread adoption. The outcomes will be an improved scientific understanding of naturally derived plastics and a suite of prototype materials suitable for emerging markets in compostable films and fibres. The position available is in the following research area: Fabrication and Characterisation Plastic Packaging from Natural Feedstocks: manufacture of films and fibres from cellulose nanofibrils and characterising mechanical properties and smart functional properties relevant to their use in food packaging....

The Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge is looking to appoint a full-time Research Assistant/Associate to work within PEDAL (the Faculty of Education's research centre for play in education, development and learning) providing research support for projects investigating the role of play in schools, with a specific focus on the influence of playful pedagogy. The holder of this post will be a key part of the team (funded by the LEGO Foundation) and will work closely with Professor Sara Baker in the Play in Schools research group. They will be involved in a range of projects relating to playful pedagogy. The projects include early years educators, teachers and teaching assistants, with a focus on early years and primary education. Writing academic papers will be a core responsibility of the post, alongside broader communication of research findings with the public. Applicants will have a PhD (or be close to completion) in developmental psychology, education, or...

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and committed graduate Research Assistant to join a vibrant team investigating the cell biology of a group of neurological conditions called hereditary spastic paraplegias. This project is based in the group of Professor Evan Reid at Cambridge Institute for Medical Research and is funded for 2 years. It would suit a recent biological sciences graduate who would like to obtain more practical laboratory experience before embarking on a PhD. The project aims to understand the functions of hereditary spastic paraplegia proteins in the molecular pathogenesis of axonal degeneration. The work will be at the interface between cell biology (especially membrane traffic) and molecular neuroscience, and will begin with functional genomic synthetic lethality screens using iPSC-derived neuronal models of HSP. The lab employs an integrated approach that combines state of the art cell biology, biochemistry, proteomics, functional genomics and stem...

An exciting opportunity has risen for a Research Assistant to work on the analysis of clinical human tissue samples for Epidemiological Research into type 2 diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorders. This position is based in our modern laboratory on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The post holder will be working with different methodologies (ELISA based assays, qPCR and DNA extraction/quantification) and involve using automated equipment (liquid handling robots) and analytical systems. It will also involve some storage, retrieval and re-arraying of the Unit's 2 million sample collection. LIMS will be used to record and track all sample movements. The job will include applying QC standards and troubleshooting technical difficulties with the assay or equipment where necessary. The MRC Epidemiology Unit is a department within the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine and is situated within the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical...

Applications are invited for a researcher position in the laboratory of Dr Catherine Lindon at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge. We are seeking a motivated cell biologist to undertake studies of the mode of action of novel tools for Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD). Small molecule PROTACs harnessing the cellular ubiquitination machinery to destroy targets of clinical importance are at the forefront of a revolution in therapeutic strategies, yet there are still many parameters of the relevant ubiquitination pathways that are not well understood. This study is a great opportunity to gain experience in a novel and rapidly expanding field and to contribute to important and timely research questions about how PROTACs find and ubiquitinate their targets, and what cellular factors modify the success of TPD strategies. This knowledge will feed into therapeutic strategies of the future. More information about the laboratory is available...

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the laboratory of Prof. Ewan St. John Smith at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge for an immediate start to work on a Wellcome Trust Discovery Award project in collaboration with Dr David Hughes at the University of Glasgow. The project, ENDASCOP: Establishing Neuronal Drivers And the Spinal Circuitry of Osteoarthritis Pain, will use a combination of viral and transgenic animal technologies to elucidate the roles of sensory neuron subpopulations in a mouse model of osteoarthritis. Numerous techniques will be employed, including: surgery, behavioural analysis, retrograde tracing, neuronal culture, electrophysiology, and immunohistochemistry. We are looking for a diligent, motivated, and innovative scientist to join our group (www.phar.cam.ac.uk/research/Smith). The role holder will be based in central Cambridge. The key duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: developing...

A position exists, for a postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on Digital Twin Construction. The post holder will work from the Civil Engineering Building, 7a JJ Thomson Ave, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0FA, UK. The key responsibilities and duties are to devise, implement, and test solutions for constructing operation phase geometrical Digital Twin models for digitizing existing buildings. This includes (i) developing methods for detecting building objects and their relationships; (ii) exploring building system priors to infer hidden objects (e.g. pipe segment inside wall); (iii) output the result into the Digital Twin; (iv) testing and demonstrating the resulting system. The post holder shall also: disseminate outcomes to the projects' sponsors; manage own research and administrative activities; assist in student supervision and teaching; liaise with consortium partners, colleagues, and students; lead project tasks and...

The post holder will work from the Civil Engineering Building, 7a JJ Thomson Ave, CB3 0FA, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The key responsibilities and duties are to devise, implement, and test solutions for modelling road and building Digital Twins in cloud information architectures. This includes (i) developing the conceptual data structures and information architectures; (ii) implementing them into cloud common data platforms; (iii) implementing the extensions needed for all grant work package processes to interact with the DT and get value from it; (iv) testing and demonstrating the resulting system. The post holder shall also: disseminate outcomes to the projects' sponsors; manage own research and administrative activities; assist in student supervision and teaching; liaise with consortium partners, colleagues, and students; lead project tasks and consortium meetings; manage research and lab resources; and contribute to planning of projects led by the principal investigator....

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the development and use of optical microscopy to study electrochemical process in battery electrode materials. The successful candidates will work between the groups of Prof. Akshay Rao (http://www.rao.oe.phy.cam.ac.uk/) and Prof. Dame Clare Grey (https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/group/grey/index), and build on our recent advances is developing optical microscopy to study ion dynamics, phase transitions and degradation in battery electrodes [References 1-3]. The project is part of the Faraday Institution Degradation Project (https://degradationproject.com/) and will involve close collaboration with consortium members across the UK. The ideal candidate should have a PhD or be about to obtain a PhD in Chemistry, Physics or a related area, and a strong background in optical microscopy, electrochemistry and battery materials. A strong track record of high-quality research and an excellent publication record publication are...

Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate/Research Assistant position in Ultrafast Microscopy of Functional Materials in the group of Prof. Akshay Rao at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge (http://www.rao.oe.phy.cam.ac.uk/). We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate with a strong background in ultrafast spectroscopy/microscopy. To be successful in this role you should have: 1. A PhD or be about to obtain your PhD in Physics, Chemistry or a related area, and should have demonstrated excellency in multi-disciplinary research projects. 2. An interest in designing and constructing novel ultrafast experiments and a strong background in non-linear optics, the photophysics of semiconductor and solid-state systems Experience with ultra-short pulse generation, time-resolved microscopy, pulse shaping techniques, high-speed data acquisition and optical holography/tomography would be a plus. The group has a broad research...

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on a reactor-physics based assessment of the role of uncertainty in a severe nuclear accident. The post-holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The key responsibilities and duties are: completing a review of relevant existing literature; continually updating knowledge and understanding of relevant modelling and uncertainty quantification methods; development and validation of suitable reactor - and multi-physics models of a 4-loop Westinghouse PWR; application of suitable uncertainty quantification methodologies to enable the impact of uncertainties on the progression of loss of coolant accidents to be assessed; writing research publications and attending conferences; writing reports and participating in meetings with project partners. Additional responsibilities include: assisting in the supervision of student projects; assisting in the...

A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in the University of Cambridge Policy Evidence Unit for University Commercialisation and Innovation (UCI) based in the Department of Engineering to deliver a project developing and validating a practical framework able to capture, track and benchmark developments and performance in technology transfer at leading research universities. The project is being delivered in collaboration with the TenU, an international collaboration of leading technology transfer offices (Cambridge, Columbia, Edinburgh, Imperial, KU Leuven, Manchester, MIT, Oxford, Stanford, and UCL). The framework needs to be developed to enable international comparisons. The project will investigate the feasibility and utility of additional data collection, and will build on previous efforts in this area and the latest developments in academic research and technology transfer practice. Our ambition is to create better tools and evidence to inform strategic...