97 jobs found in cambridgeshire

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. The Department of Archaeology is seeking to appoint a part-time, two-year Teaching Associateship in Assyriology, from 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter, in order to strengthen and support undergraduate and graduate teaching in Assyriology. The Temporary Teaching Associate will be based in the Department of Archaeology, Cambridge. The primary role of the Teaching Associate will be to support the curriculum in Akkadian language, specifically courses at the introductory and intermediate level. The Teaching Associate will also teach a portion of a Mesopotamian Culture module each year. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to: Provide major input into the examination of masters and undergraduate courses, including acting as double marker for MPhil coursework submissions; Provide supervisory and advisory support to undergraduate students in...

We are looking for a new research nurse to join our team. The Cambridge Centre for Frontotemporal Dementia brings together leading clinicians, nurses and scientists focusing on the problems faced by patients with frontotemporal dementia, including behavioural, language, and motor syndromes. Better diagnosis and better treatments are our goal. You will play a critical role in in clinical services and patient-based research studies; and take a leading role in patient screening, recruitment, consent, assessment (neuropsychological and phlebotomy), and support good governance. You will be working with a trial coordinator and clinical team, in liaison between patients, carers, health care professionals, researchers and other bodies. You will work within our group of specialist research nurses in support of diverse research studies, which have in common their focus on cognition, genetics and brain imaging in people dementia, or at risk of dementia. Both paper and electronic records...

The University of Cambridge wishes to appoint a talented postdoctoral scientist with experience in bioinformatics and single-cell processing to join the research groups of Prof Patrick Chinnery and Dr Jelle van den Ameele at the Department of Clinical Neurosciences and the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit. The post holder will lead an exciting project within the collaborative MRC MitoCluster of the MRC National Mouse Genetics Network (https://nmgn.mrc.ukri.org). The focus of your project will be to use and generate single-cell data-sets from novel mouse models of mitochondrial disease. You will shed light on how heteroplasmic mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations change over time in somatic tissues, during development and aging. The team publishes high-profile publications including: Cell 2023 PMID36827974; Nature 2022 PMID36198798; Nature Commun 2022 PMID35468895; Nature Genetics 2021 PMID34002094; Nature Medicine 2021 PMID34426706; eLife 2019 PMID31513013; Science 2019...

We would like to appoint a postdoctoral researcher in seismology at the University of Cambridge for a fixed term of 30 months. The project will include the development and application of methods for broadband seismic signal processing, waveform analysis, seismic tomography, and thermodynamic inversion of seismic and other data. The imaging targets are at the regional and global scales. The successful candidate must have a PhD in seismology or a related field and have relevant post-PhD research experience. We are looking for a candidate with substantial computing and programming experience, experience in the development and application of methods for modelling and inversion of seismic data, seismic tomography and petrological inversion. The successful applicant will have a strong publication record, good communication skills and be able to take up the appointment preferably by May or June 2023. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years and 6 months in the...

The Astrophysics Group at the Cavendish Laboratory has an on-going program designing, prototyping, and deploying state-of-the-art optical and near-infrared instrumentation for astronomers worldwide. We are seeking a mechanical engineer/instrument scientist for precision instrument design at the Research Associate/Senior Research Associate level. The successful candidate will join our existing multi-disciplinary team to provide mechanical and opto-mechanical design and construction expertise across our portfolio of projects. These include HARPS3, which will undertake an intensive search for Earth-like planets around nearby Sun-like stars, the Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer, an array of telescopes that will make images at angular resolutions 50 times better than the JWST, and ANDES, the high-resolution spectrograph for the European ELT. The aim of the role is to work on the design, construction, testing, and deployment of the mechanical, opto-mechanical, and vacuum...

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 20 months in the first instance. A graduate with a Ph. D. in Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry or Physics is sought to join a project looking at the analysis of complex linear and branched alkane mixtures. Part of the work will require separating components by developing novel Thermal Diffusion Cells. The principle spectroscopic technique used will be Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy. Supplementary techniques also available will include Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy (IRRAS), Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) and GCMS. Time will also be set aside to study adsorption of small molecules at surfaces with a new state-of-the-art femtosecond SFG spectrometer. Ideally the successful candidate will already have experience in infrared and mass spectroscopy. The post is available for 20 months commencing in the second quarter 2023. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account...

An exciting new full-time Research Associate role has arisen in the research group of Professor Kourosh Saeb-Parsy, Department of Surgery, University of Cambridge (Biomedical Campus). The aim of this project, led by Prof Kourosh Saeb-Parsy, is to perform comprehensive multi-omic profiling of normal and diabetic human pancreas tissue samples, linked with detailed anonymised clinical data, in order to generate novel insights into the biological signature of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Pancreas glands specifically donated for research by deceased transplant organ donors will be collected as part of the project. The role holder will create and lead a multi-omic pipeline incorporating whole genome sequencing, transcriptomic, proteomic, lipidomic and metabolomic analysis, using a range of in vitro laboratory techniques. Gross histopathological analysis of the pancreas tissue will be performed to quantify islet cell mass, fat infiltration, vasculopathy and fibrosis in the...

We are looking for a Research Associate to join the group of Prof Read in the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (https://www.cimr.cam.ac.uk), based at the Addenbrookes Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. The well-established project develops mathematical methods and software for the imaging of biological molecules. The software supports academic and pharmaceutical R&D worldwide. The project will be focused on statistical approaches to structural biology using likelihood, with an emphasis on developing a common framework for crystallographic and cryo-EM approaches to investigating 3D structure. A key aspect will be accelerating the calculations and extending their applicability by using multi-threaded CPU and GPU hardware. For more information on the research group see https://www.cimr.cam.ac.uk/staff/professor-randy-j-read-frs, and details of the Phaser project can be found at https://www.phaser.cimr.cam.ac.uk/. Qualifications and Experience: PhD, with a...

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant (0.5FTE) to join the research group of Professor Kourosh Saeb-Parsy, Department of Surgery, University of Cambridge (Biomedical Campus) to support with a research project. The aim of this project, led by Prof Kourosh Saeb-Parsy, is to perform comprehensive multi-omic profiling of normal and diabetic human pancreas tissue samples, linked with detailed anonymised clinical data, in order to generate novel insights into the biological signature of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The position will support the PI and a post-doctoral Research Associate, who will lead a multi-omic pipeline incorporating whole genome sequencing, transcriptomic, proteomic, lipidomic and metabolomic analysis, using a range of in vitro laboratory techniques. Gross histopathological analysis of the pancreas tissue will be performed to quantify islet cell mass, fat infiltration, vasculopathy and fibrosis in the glands. The post-holder will support the project...

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance. Applications are invited for a Research Assistant role in the Centre for Misfolding Diseases to assist in studies related to image processing using machine learning of alpha-synuclein aggregates in Parkinson's brain. The successful candidate will have a BSc or MSc degree (or equivalent) in computer science or related disciplines. They will be highly motivated and able to work independently. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are required to ensure success in liaising with a large and diverse team. Experience with biophysical assays and protein production is necessary. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional...

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the group of Dr Bartomeu Monserrat at the University of Cambridge. We are looking for a motivated, independent, and talented scientist to join our group. The successful candidate will work on electron-phonon and exciton-phonon interactions with a particular emphasis on transport properties. The position is part of a joint Cambridge-Oxford project involving a broad multidisciplinary team spanning Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Materials Science. The candidate will be part of this broad effort and is expected to work closely with experimental colleagues. Further details are available in the programme website linked below. Applicants must have (or be about to receive) a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related subject. The ideal candidate will have experience in first principles excited state methods (e.g. DFT, GW, BSE) and experience or a strong interest in working closely...

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate Department of Engineering, to work on Experimental Mechanics The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, UK. A position exists for a Research Associate/Assistant in the Department of Engineering. The role is to conduct research into the shock mechanics of mechanical meta-materials. Dynamic shock loading experiments will be performed along with a variety of visualisations that include high-speed photography and dynamic X-ray tomography combined with a variety of methods to measure dynamic loads. The aim is to investigate the potential of metamaterials to act as "shock guides". The experimental work will be combined with a range of simulations including discrete FE calculations and development of homogenised models. The role holder is expected to support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research and is also expected to assist with grant...

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,...

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months. We are seeking a computer scientist with experience in both embedded systems and/or sensing systems and AI algorithms, who is interested in working at the interface between computer science and zoology for a project on biodiversity monitoring. They will join the Energy and Environment Group in the Department of Computer Science and Technology and collaborate closely not only with faculty and students in the Department of Zoology and the Department of Plant Sciences but also Nokia Bell Laboratories, Cambridge, a leading lab working in the areas of Future Devices, Mobile Sensing and Systems, Embedded Machine Learning, and Internet of Things research. The candidate will be part of the Cambridge Centre for Landscape Regeneration (CLR), https://www.clr.conservation.cam.ac.uk/ funded through the Natural Environment Research Council's Changing the Environment programme. CLR aims to provide the evidence needed...

Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to work on time-resolved microscopy and spectroscopy of emerging materials for energy and quantum technologies. These applications include photovoltaic and light-emitting devices, and quantum sources for single photon emission, with materials including bulk and low/mixed dimensional halide perovskites and 2D materials including dichalcogenides (e.g. WS2, MoS2), with provisions for chirality and tailored emission. A key focus will be on understanding the local recombination and charge transport properties of these materials employing time-resolved techniques on the microscale, including adapting recently developed luminescence and diffusion mapping techniques at room and low-temperature. These measured properties will be correlated with related electronic, chemical and materials microscopy characterisation approaches, providing new insight into these materials and guiding optoelectronic and quantum performance....

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. Iva Tchasovnikarova at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge. The overarching goal of the Tchasovnikarova lab is to apply novel genetic approaches to answer outstanding questions in epigenetics. Our research aims to (1) understand the molecular mechanisms utilised by chromatin regulators to exert their function in healthy human cells, and to (2) examine how these mechanisms are altered in disease. We take advantage of existing high-throughput genetic technologies, such as CRISPR/Cas9 genetic screens, to discover novel factors involved in chromatin pathways, which we then characterise using a combination of genetic and biochemical approaches. We are also particularly interested in developing novel genetic methods to study epigenetic pathways in human cells. Further information can be found on the lab webpage, https://www.tchasovnikarova-lab.org You should be passionate...

Applications are invited for an 18 month postdoctoral research associate position within the Williams-Gray/Barker lab (with possible extension subject to funding). The lab works at the interface of clinical and laboratory science, aiming to better understand the clinical heterogeneity of Parkinson's disease and the underlying biological basis of this, with a view to developing more targeted and personalized therapies. The successful candidate will contribute to an expanding programme of research investigating how immune activation and protein aggregation interact to drive the progression of Parkinson's disease. The role will focus particularly on laboratory-based analysis of immune profile and function using patient-derived biosamples. It will include the opportunity to play an integral role in a phase 2 randomised controlled trial of an immunosuppressant drug in Parkinson's disease through detailed immunophenotyping and functional immune assays using peripheral blood and...

Applications are invited for the position of Bioinformatics Research Associate to join the group of Dr Dan Hodson within The Wellcome Trust ¿ Medical Research Council Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and Department of Haematology on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The successful candidate will join an exciting research team that seeks to understand the molecular pathogenesis and develop novel treatment approaches to combat malignant lymphoma. The post holder will become a valued team member and will work side by side with both wet lab researchers and bioinformaticians on a joint experimental/computational project. They will provide bioinformatic data processing and statistical analysis for variety of next generation sequencing techniques that profile genetic, epigenetic and transcriptional changes in both experimental models and human patients. Appropriate support and training will be provided, including the training in the use of in-house pipelines. There will be...

The Rowitch lab is seeking to appoint a research assistant or associate to manage lab imaging and sequencing data for ongoing research projects. The post-holder will have an interest in high through-put image analysis, and practical experience in data and server management. We are based in the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI) and the Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge. The team uses techniques of stem cell biology, high content imaging, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics & bioengineering to study many aspects of brain development. Responsibilities: Assisting the Senior Imaging Officer in maintaining servers and trouble-shooting of equipment problems. Developing pipelines for data handling. Collecting, organizing and managing imaging/sequencing data from various sources. Conducting image analysis using software tools such as ImageJ, Fiji, MATLAB, Python, or other tools as needed. Creating...

Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant to join the group of Dr Dan Hodson within The Wellcome MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and Department of Haematology on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The successful candidates will join a pioneering research project addressing the functional genomics of diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL). This project employs a variety of experimental strategies to modify the genetics of both human and mouse B cells to build customised, experimental models of human lymphoma. These models will be combined with advanced analytical techniques including proteomics, transcriptomics and single cell technologies. We are especially interested to extend our previous work on the role of the DDX3 RNA helicases in the initiation and propagation of aggressive lymphomas. Appointment at Research Assistant level is dependent on having a BSc degree in biological sciences (or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject)....