
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term) Department/location: MRC Epidemiology Unit Salary: £37,694-£46,049 Reference: SJ49118 Closing date: 12 April 2026 Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Population Health Interventions Programme, Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS) Epidemiology IMS Epidemiology is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate with skills and experience in qualitative research methods, evidence synthesis and mixed-methods evaluation to contribute to a multi-com
The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (FAMES) at the University of Cambridge seeks to appoint a four-year fixed term Postdoctoral Research Associate in Modern Arabic Studies. The post is designed for an outstanding early career scholar with a promising academic profile who is committed to innovative and impactful research and teaching. The post will commence on 1 September 2026 and end on 31 August 2030. We welcome applications from early career scholars whose work engages critically w
PhD Position - Marie Curie network ON-Tract: Protein engineering of enzymes: in vitro directed evolution and machine learning-based elaboration of biocatalysis for synthesis. A doctoral position is available for 3-years to work with Professor Florian Hollfelder at the Biochemistry Department of Cambridge University (https://hollfelder.bioc.cam.ac.uk/). The project is part of the Horizon Europe Eu Marie Curie Network ON-TRACT (www.on-tract.eu/) and involves collaborations with various EU and UK g
The department of Pathology has an excellent reputation in pure biological and biomedical research and is offering a fully funded PhD studentship from October 2026 to work with Prof. Christina Zielinski, one of the Research Group Leaders in this large and vibrant Department. The project will be funded with support from an CoG and the LEO Foundation to undertake a research project investigating the of the human tissue resident T cell fate (Trm) in settings of infections. The overall mission of th
We are seeking a highly organised and efficient individual to join the Faculty of History Postgraduate Team as PhD Administrator. This role provides essential administrative support to PhD students and academic staff, contributing to the smooth running of key processes throughout the academic year. The Faculty of History's 100 academic staff constitute one of the largest and best history departments in the world. Over 600 undergraduates study History at Cambridge. The Faculty also offers full an
University of Cambridge (MitoCAMB) Clinical Research Associate (post-doctoral), full-time (1.0 FTE) This is a unique opportunity to carry out a period of clinical postdoctoral research focused on developing and validating new treatments and biomarkers for mitochondrial disorders, as part of a new national rare disease centre funded by LifeArc and MDUK. The post is specifically aimed at practicing clinicians with a PhD and relevant specialty training, who have extensive prior clinical and researc
The UKRI-funded 5-year project, 'Colombo: Layered Histories in the Global South City', selected for funding by the European Research Council under its 'HORIZON' programme, is recruiting to a doctoral studentship. This is a fully funded full-time international studentship for three years, commencing October 2026. The prospective doctoral student will focus their attention within the broad field of the 'environmental and/or cultural history of Colombo', ideally in the early modern or modern era. G
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Resource Efficiency Collective (www.refficiency.com), led by Professor Jonathan Cullen, at the Department of Engineering's central Cambridge site. The Centre Coordinator holds a senior administrative role within the team and is responsible for developing and maintaining the administrative policy and processes for the Resource Efficiency Collective to ensure the smooth running of research and teaching related activities. This involves managing project ti
Internship Opportunities, Summer 2026 The MRC Biostatistics Unit, One Of Europe's Leading Biostatistics Research Institutions, Is Pleased To Announce The Launch Of a Summer Internship Programme For 2026. Under This Programme, Successful Applicants Will Be Employed By The Unit To Undertake Work Which Contributes To The Unit's Established Research Portfolio, Organised Around Five Research Themes Biostatistical Machine Learning (BML) Causal Mechanisms (CM) Efficient Study Design (ESD) Precision Med
The Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience is seeking a skilled professional to manage our Human Anatomy Centre (HAC). The HAC encompasses the Human Dissection Room (HDR) along with the Bequeathal and Teaching offices in the Anatomy Building. The Centre delivers first and second year anatomy and neuroanatomy courses to an intake of 320 undergraduate preclinical medical students each year, supports third year anatomical research projects, and hosts anatomy revision sessions for
ACED Research Nurse [Temporary Cover] Department/location: Department of Oncology Salary: £37,694-£46,049 Reference: RD48511 Closing date: 6 April 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to join the Early Cancer Institute (ECI), University of Cambridge, a member Centre of the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED), funded by Cancer Research UK. The ACED Programme aims to accelerate the development and evaluation of innovative approaches and technologies for the early detection of
Research Associate [Temporary Cover] Department/location: Department of Clinical Neurosciences Salary: £37,694-£46,049 Reference: RR49113 Closing date: 31 March 2026 Drug Discovery Neurobiologist (Research Associate) The ALBORADA Drug Discovery Institute (ADDI), part of the University of Cambridge Department of Clinical Neuroscience (http://cambridge-ddi.alzheimersresearchuk.org/), is seeking a postdoctoral Research Associate with a strong background in mechanistic biology to join its establishe
Location: Cambridge About The Role We are seeking a rigorous, creative and collaborative researcher with a background in finite element modelling to contribute to the AHRC funded The Mechanical Optimisation of Stone Technologies by Early Humans in Africa project, led by Dr Alastair Key (Archaeology, University of Cambridge) in collaboration with Prof. Maria Charalambides (Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London). This is an opportunity to help lead a unique project investigating the ston
Do you possess good customer skills and enjoy interacting with members of the public? Love getting to know your staff customer base? Would you be interested in keeping safe cultural treasures in a magnificent setting? Then read on. Spanning thousands of years of human thought and discovery, Cambridge University Libraries and Archives house unique treasures and research materials made up of nearly ten million books, maps, manuscripts, photographs and priceless objects. We are seeking to recruit 2
The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI) is an international centre of excellence for stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Scientists in the Institute collaborate to advance our knowledge of various stem cell types and their developmental origins, and to perform pioneering work in translational research areas, providing the foundation for new medical treatments (https://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk/). The Tissue Culture Facility enhances the quality and efficiency of cell culture research wi
This roles is known internally as Associate Director of Development - Arts and Humanities. Are you interested in securing some of the most impactful donations of your career? Would you like to work in an environment with significant philanthropic potential, world-leading research, and strong institutional ambition? We are seeking an Associate Director of Development for The School of Arts and Humanities to shape and secure major philanthropic investment in one of Cambridge's most dynamic and glo
We are looking to recruit a motivated, full-time Research Assistant to join Prof Menna Clatworthy in the University of Cambridge Department of Medicine (http://www.med.cam.ac.uk/clatworthy/). The post holder will assist researchers within the Clatworthy research group on a variety of projects, and depending on their level of experience may be given a specific project to work semi-independently on. The post holder will report to the senior post-doc in the group and directly to Prof Menna Clatwort
Data Manager (Fixed Term) Department/location: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Salary: £35,608-£46,049 Reference: RI49009 Closing date: 25 March 2026 The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Cambridge is seeking a Data Manager to develop, maintain and analyse databases related to pregnancy studies. About Obstetrics and Gynaecology: The department carries out research and education at the highest international standards of excellence. A substantial proportion of
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, University of Cambridge. The position will be funded by the EPSRC Frontier grant. The postholder will work within the Algebraic Geometry group of Professor Dhruv Ranganathan. Duties include developing and conducting an individual program of research. There may be opportunities for lecturing at Masters level, assisting with student research projects or deliver
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, University of Cambridge. The position will be funded by the EPSRC Frontier grant. The postholder will work within the Algebraic Geometry group of Professor Dhruv Ranganathan. Duties include developing and conducting an individual program of research. There may be opportunities for lecturing at Masters level, assisting with student research projects or deliver