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Assistant Teaching Professor (Healthcare Innovation Unit 4 Lead) (Part-Time)

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 01:00

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Teaching Professor (0.2 FTE) who will act as the Lead for Unit 4 of the PgDip in Healthcare Innovation on Patient and Population Health, as well as contributing across the whole MSt course in Healthcare Innovation. The role will be based at the Department of Engineering's Central Cambridge site.

The Healthcare Innovation Programme is a set of three successive part-time courses (PgCert/PgDip/MSt) designed to fit with the demands of full-time employment. The objective of the programme is to provide knowledge and understanding of the healthcare system and the technologies applicable to this sector, giving students the expertise and skills needed to innovate successfully in healthcare. The programme is delivered through a combination of face-to-face sessions in Cambridge, online sessions, and self-directed learning. The Assistant Teaching Professor will contribute across the whole MSt course, but the key element of the role will be Lead for Unit 4 in the PgDip year on Patient and Population health. This unit reflects on the role of the health care system and innovators in developing health improvement. Understanding of the social and contextual factors for successful public health interventions are at the core of the syllabus, as well as introducing tools for analysing epidemiological and biostatistics data.

Educated to PhD level, or with related equivalent experience, in topics related to healthcare engineering and patient and population health, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong technical knowledge across a range of topics with specific expertise in patient and population health. You will have a proven track record in relationship management with experience of teaching delivery and/or the design of teaching materials. Demonstrable expert knowledge of teaching of a particular subject involving a critical understanding of relevant theory and/or principles outside of the immediate specialism is essential. You will also be able to demonstrate presentation skills for spoken and written communication and possess the necessary attributes to represent the Healthcare Innovation programme to students, the wider University and externally. Experience in relevant research would be advantageous.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2028 in the first instance.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

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) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 6 July 2025. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, +44 (0)1223 332615). Informal enquiries about this post may be made to Michael Sutcliffe at mpfs1@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NM46116 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.

CSTI Policy and Impact Lead

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 01:00

The Centre for Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (CSTI) is an applied policy research group, based at the Institute for Manufacturing in West Cambridge. The centre's core mission focuses on advancing understanding of: 'what makes national innovation systems effective at translating science and engineering R&D knowledge into new technologies, manufacturing industries and economic value'.

CSTI is now looking for an ambitious and collaborative individual, with policy and analysis experience related to science, technology & innovation (STI) policy, to take on the role of Policy and Impact Lead and work closely with the CSTI Director to deliver high-impact, policy-focused materials and activities linked to CSTI's work. Within this role you will also be responsible for scanning key policy and practice developments, trends and initiatives related to STI policies, programmes and strategies in selected countries and communicating these to UK policymakers, agency officials and relevant public sector research communities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of policies, process or issues affecting emerging technology policy, government science & technology foresight and strategy, knowledge/technology transfer or technology/innovation and have some relevant policy engagement experience in these areas. Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills are required for this role as you will be required to work collaboratively in teams to deliver the overall strategic objectives of a project and engage effectively with senior research & innovation policy stakeholders and related officials. Additionally, you will have the ability to:

  • Produce high-quality policy/practice-focused focused reports synthesising key insights/findings from workshops, interviews and/or other secondary sources;

  • Project manage and deliver complex policy engagement and impact work programmes;

  • Contribute to the ongoing strategic development and policy impact of CSTI, working closely with CSTI's Director to deliver new opportunities for the Centre

You will also demonstrate a strong motivation and commitment to delivering robust evidence and analysis for emerging technology policy, government science & technology foresight and strategy, public sector knowledge/technology transfer, or technology/innovation policy development processes If you feel you are the right candidate for this role, we would be delighted to hear from you

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

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.

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) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. We would also like candidates to provide an example of a piece of written material that demonstrates their ability to communicate a technical concept to a non-technical audience. Please also upload this document in the Upload section of the online application.

The closing date for applications is Monday 7 July 2025.. Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Eoin O'Sulllivan, Director of the CSTI, at eo252@cam.ac.uk . If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, +44 (0)1223 332615).

Please quote reference NM46389 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 Professorship of Mechanical Engineering (1997)

Wed, 18/06/2025 - 01:00

The Board of Electors to the Professorship of Mechanical Engineering (1997) invite applications for this Professorship to take up appointment on 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Engineering is one of the few truly integrated engineering departments in the world. It is also the largest department in the University of Cambridge, with this breadth and scale bringing about unique advantages. The research portfolio develops pinnacles of world-class excellence, which adapt and combine to address a vast array of engineering challenges. Cambridge is consistently ranked as a world leader in Mechanical Engineering.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in mechanical engineering. They will provide vision, leadership, experience, and enthusiasm to the Engineering Department's Mechanics, Materials and Design Division to maintain and develop a leading research presence. Candidates will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

The following potential research areas are highlighted: experimental mechanics, robotics, energy materials, medical devices, dynamics and vibrations and modelling and simulation, although applicants in other research areas within the broad field of mechanical engineering with an emphasis on solids are also welcomed.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

Further information is available at: http://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/professorships or contact the Human Resources, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: professorships@admin.cam.ac.uk).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than midnight on 7 September 2025.

For more information or to apply, please contact Mark Holleran of TalentEdu on +44 203 290 290 7 or at MHolleran@TalentEdu.com.

Research Assistant/Associate in Experimental Fluid Dynamics (Fixed Term)

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 01:00

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in Experimental Fluid Dynamics in the Department of Engineering, to work on the Royal Society ISPF International Collaboration Award [ICA/R1/231053], titled 'Control of Vortex through Permeability: from Noises in the Air to Cavitation in the Seas-Contacts'.

The key responsibilities and duties are:

  • Undertake research within the core area of the research project, particularly on the passive control of tip vortices with permeable tip treatment with experimental and/or computational fluid dynamics approaches. This will entail both independent research work and collaboration with other researchers and project partners. The successful candidate will proactively engage with collaborator to identify promising research directions in this area. -Dissemination of research findings through internal reports, conference proceedings, and journal publications. -Support group activities related to knowledge transfer, leadership and administration including tasks such as managing databases, websites, and organising meetings and events. -Develop plans for personal research and contribute to wider development of the group's strategy for identifying and agreeing on priorities for current and future work. -Contribute to writing bids to win research grants aligned with the group strategy. -Provide guidance to other staff and students interested in integrating methods/results from this work into their own activity to ensure most effective use, particularly within the group and the department.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

-A successful candidate has obtained or is close to obtaining a PhD or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a clearly related area, with a focus on fluid mechanics. -Experience in delivering research project results in a fluid mechanics context, i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal papers in a relevant area. -Proven track record, supported by high-impact publications as first author, of research in fluid mechanics is desirable. -Expertise in flow control and/or offshore renewable energy will be considered as advantageous. -Capable of working in a team and collaboratively with researchers from different disciplines or technical background. -Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. -Good communication skills; oral, writing and presentation of data. -Experience in writing papers, proposals, and presenting the results at international conferences. -Experience in performing wind/water tunnel testing, particularly for flow visualisation and acoustic measurements. -Experience in CFD, particularly acoustic simulations, will be considered as advantageous. -Capable of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a pro-active and flexible approach to work. -Ability to work under pressure and meet agreed milestones. -Good time-keeping and time-management, with associated effective prioritisation of tasks.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £32,546 - £35,116 Research Associate: £37,174 - £45,413

The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge Cambridgeshire, UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 15 August 2026 in the first instance.

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) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. 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 submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact: Anna Walczyk, aw571@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NM46282 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.

Research Assistant/Associate in Machine Learning (Fixed Term)

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 01:00

We are seeking a highly creative and motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate to join the Machine Learning Group in the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK. This position will contribute to the research programme of the recently founded "AI Hub in Generative Models", a research consortium funded by EPSRC.

The goal of the programme is to do research in the area of deep generative models, e.g., diffusion, energy based, normalizing flow or transformer-based models. With a focus on the particular domain of molecules. The project will contribute to accelerate the drug discovery process, leading to more economic and effective drugs that can significantly improve the health and lifestyle of millions. The resulting methods are also expected to have an impact in materials science, e.g, by leading to more effective batteries.

The Research Assistant/Associate will join the Machine Learning Group at the Department of Engineering, working with Prof. José Miguel Hernández Lobato and Prof. Mark Girolami and other members of the Cambridge Machine Learning Group (http://mlg.eng.cam.ac.uk/). The project offers also collaborations with other participants of the "AI Hub in Generative Models" (UCL , Oxford, Imperial, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester and Surrey) and with its industrial partners.

Key responsibilities include working on deep learning, probabilistic modelling, deep generative modelling, and graph neural networks.

Additional responsibilities include developing research objectives and proposals; presentations and publications; assisting with teaching; liaising and networking with colleagues and students; planning and organising research resources and workshops.

Successful applicants will have or be near to completing a PhD in computer science, information engineering, statistics, chemistry or a related area, with extensive research experience and a strong publication record. Excellent mathematical and programming skills are essential, with experience in two or more of Bayesian methods, deep learning, deep generative models, reinforcement learning, graph neural networks.

Interviews are expected to happen in July 2025. Applicants are encouraged to guarantee that referees can submit their letters before such date. The interviews will be done via zoom.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £32,546 - £35,116 Research Associate: £37,174 - £45,413

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.

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), including a list of your publications, and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. 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 submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact: Kimberly Cole, email: div-f@eng.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference NM46277 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.

Research Assistant/Associate in Building Stock Modelling (Fixed Term)

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 01:00

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on BuildZero.

The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are:

  • Developing a complete characterisation of the UK building stock
  • Developing dynamic stock and flow tools to explore retrofit requirements and trade-off
  • Liaising and networking with BuildZero research team and industrial partners
  • Planning and organising research and reporting

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

  • Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Engineering or other relevant area
  • Knowledge and experience in: Material flow analysis, environmental assessment, emissions accounting or other topics and tools of Industrial Ecology (essential), Modelling and resource analysis (essential), Use of Python, Matlab or other appropriate programming languages (essential), Familiarity with building and construction (desirable).
  • Collaboration and communication with industrial partners, other research institutes, and colleagues
  • Evidence of potential to produce high-quality research outputs, and experience of developing own models and tools
  • Experience of managing own workload, sticking to deadlines and the ability to constantly update knowledge

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966 Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.

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) and a covering letter explaining why you meet the requirements for this post in the Upload section of the online application. 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 submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr André Cabrera Serrenho at ag806@cam.ac.uk for queries of a technical nature related to this role, and please contact Kirsten Saward at khs29@cam.ac.uk for queries about the application process

Please quote reference NM46266 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.

Research Assistant/Associate in City Carbon Assessment (Fixed Term)

Mon, 09/06/2025 - 01:00

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on a European consortium project, UP2030. UP2030 aims to support cities in driving the transitions required to meet their climate neutrality targets (see: https://up2030-he.eu/). The University of Cambridge is leading activities on data governance and city-wide carbon management.

The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key research and scholarship responsibilities and duties of this role are:

  • Plan and manage research activities.
  • Support an investigation into carbon management in cities, with a primary focus on retrofit, transport and urban greening. This will involve reviewing available data sources, planning and managing primary and secondary research on data collection, management, quantitative analysis
  • Lead in publication outputs in appropriate academic and industry fora.

The role-holder will also have management, liaison and networking responsibilities.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

  • Relevant background experience may include urban studies, policy, systems engineering, civil engineering, construction management, climate mitigation
  • A PhD is desirable but not required. Other industry, city government or research experience that demonstrates the capability to produce independent original research is also desirable.
  • Very good communication skills and excellent written English skills.
  • Evidence of ability to compile and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, prepare reports and present results to summarise main research findings and conclusions.
  • Ability to work independently.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD (or equivalent experience). Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £32,546 - £35,116 Research Associate: £37,175 - £45,413

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2025 in the first instance.

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, including a publication list) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. 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 submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Kristen MacAskill (kam71@cam.ac.uk) for queries of a technical nature related to the role and Laura Abraham (lia24@cam.ac.uk) for any administration queries related to the application process.

Please quote reference NM46253 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.

Research Assistant/Associate in Soft Electronics (Fixed Term)

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 01:00

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on Soft electronics.

The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The role holder will be required to have practical experience in high-density microelectrode pattern on soft substrates with good understanding of advanced microfabrication processes, electrode substrate interaction and origins of mechanical failure under pressure. They should have expertise in microelectrode arrays and multilevel high-density routing for large-area sensor systems. Experience in multicomponent piezoelectric composites and material architecture to achieve improved electromechanical coupling and spatial resolution would be important. In addition, they should have experience in sensor array readout circuits and electronics integration. It is desirable that the candidates have sound knowledge in statistical analysis of device output and have experience with failure analysis. The role holder will work with Prof Tawfique Hasan at the NanoEngineering Group at the Cambridge Graphene Centre, and will closely collaborate with SRA, PDRA, and technician team members.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Physics or relevant technical discipline. To perform the role, the applicants will additionally need to have excellent presentation, technical writing, scientific illustration and project management skills. The applicant will be expected to participate into dissemination, including public and social media engagements. They must be able to work independently or in teams within and outside the university, with excellent organization, communication and time-management skills. In particular, their ability to independently think and formulate solutions to experimental problems will be an important selection criteria. They will also be expected to work closely with other undergraduate and graduate students in the research group.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £32,546 - £35,116 Research Associate: £37,174 - £45,413

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 30 months or until 29 February 2028, whichever comes soonest, in the first instance.

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, a full publication list explaining your contribution in each article, a word document (4 A4pages or less) containing examples of your i) scientific illustrations ii) details of public engagement activities, if any iii) technical information relevant to this position in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we may not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Prof Tawfique Hasan (email: th270@cam.ac.uk) for queries of a technical nature related to the role and Division B Administrator (div-b-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, Tel: +44 1223 760304) for queries related to the application process.

Please quote reference NM46225 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.

Research Administrator (ELLIS Initiative) (Fixed Term)

Tue, 03/06/2025 - 01:00

Applications are invited for the post of Research Administrator to support and coordinate the activities of the Cambridge ELLIS unit. ELLIS (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems, https://ellis.eu) is a European AI network of excellence putting together the best researchers in machine learning in Europe. It focuses on fundamental science, technical innovation and societal impact.

The Cambridge ELLIS unit is based within the Information Engineering Division at the Department of Engineering's Trumpington Street site. By coordinating and supporting the activities of the unit, the Research Administrator will help it achieve the scientific goals of the ELLIS initiative.

In addition to providing support for the Cambridge ELLIS unit, the role-holder will also provide administrative support to one of the research groups within the Computational and Biological Learning Lab of the Information Engineering Division.

Educated to HND/HNC level or equivalent level of experience, you will be an experienced user of Microsoft Office with excellent organisational skills. Previous administrative experience and an understanding of research coordination are essential and ideally this would have been gained within a similar role in the University. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential pre-requisites for this role.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2026 in the first instance.

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.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, 01223 332615).

Please quote reference NM46186 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.

Research Associate in Environmental Observations for Aircraft (Fixed Term)

Mon, 02/06/2025 - 01:00

A position exists, for a Research Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on environmental observations for aircraft.

The post holder will be located in Whittle Laboratory, West Cambridge Site, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The Research Associate will contribute to the advancement of methods for environmental data collection and analysis related to aircraft operations. The key responsibilities and duties are to develop, validate, and apply a portable measurement approach for capturing and interpreting environmental parameters associated with aircraft in both controlled (lab) and real-world settings. Throughout the project, the Research Associate will be expected to design and execute field measurements, process and analyse environmental data, and contribute to the development of robust methodologies for environmental observation.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are a PhD in Aerospace Engineering (or similar), extensive experience with experimental design and data analysis, evidence of collaboration and communication outside own discipline and experience with industry/external interactions.

Salary Ranges: Research Associate: £37,174 - £45,413

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 10 months or until 21/09/2026, whichever comes the soonest, in the first instance.

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), including a list of publications, a covering letter, and your most representative research publication in the Upload section of the online application. 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 submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Irene Dedoussi, icd23@cam.ac.uk or for questions about the application process, please contact: Juliet Teather, Group administrator email jet63@eng.cam.ac.uk (Tel +44 01223 337581).

Please quote reference NM46161 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.

LRDC Administrators (x2) (Fixed Term)

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 01:00

The TITAN Hub and The LiFi Research and Development Centre (LRDC) are based within the Department of Engineering's Electrical Engineering Division in West Cambridge. The LRDC is a leading research group specialising in LiFi and optical wireless communications. The LRDC partners with leading universities, research institutions, government and industry across the UK and around the world. Through research projects,consortia such as the telecoms hub TITAN and collaborations with industry partners, we combine our experience, knowledge and expertise to address complex problems and drive growth.

We are looking for two administrators to join the Centre, one of whom will assist with a variety of administrative duties to support the TITAN/LRDC team and the other will act as a Project Administrator providing finance reporting and project support to the TITAN/LRDC team as well as carrying out a variety of administrative duties.

Both roles require individuals who are educated to HND/HNC level, level 4/5 vocational qualifications or have an equivalent level of experience. You will be an experienced user of Microsoft Office, have excellent organisational skills and are able to prioritise your work. Previous administrative experience, ideally gained within a similar role in the University, is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential pre-requisites for this role.

When applying, please indicate for which role you wish to be considered or whether you wish to be considered for both.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2026 in the first instance.

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.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, 01223 332615).

Please quote reference NM46142 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.

Research Assistant/Associate in Large Language Models Applied to Crystal Plasticity (Fixed Term)

Wed, 28/05/2025 - 01:00

One Research Associate position exists in the data-driven mechanics Laboratory at the Department of Engineering. The role is to set up a machine learning framework to predict the plastic behaviour of polycrystalline metals. The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The key responsibilities and duties include setting up the framework; validating the results using theory and experiments; supporting other group members with data analysis and interpretation from both simulations and experimental data; and use the developed framework to design new materials with optimised performance. The role holder is expected to support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in research and teaching by producing high quality results which will be published in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate at national and international conferences. They will also assist with writing reports for funding bodies and with grant administration. The role holder is expected to work and interact with other members of Division C in the Engineering Department as well as our industrial partners. They will contribute to seminars and to take part in the research group's broader research activities. The applicant will have obtained or be close to obtaining a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Research Assistant: £32,546 - £35,116 Research Associate: £37,174 - £45,413

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

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) inclusive of publication list and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. 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 submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Burigede Liu, (bl377@cam.ac.uk) for queries of a technical nature related to the role and Liz Howard, (eh301@cam.ac.uk) for queries related to the application process.

Please quote reference NM46040 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.

Marketing & Communications Manager (TITAN) (Fixed Term)

Tue, 20/05/2025 - 01:00

The UKRI's EPSRC has funded TITAN alongside two other cutting-edge Telecoms Hubs and the Joint Open Infrastructure for Networks Research (JOINER). TITAN's ultimate mission is to design a seamless, open, and fully integrated Network of Networks (NoN), laying the groundwork for the evolution of 6G networks and beyond

Based in the Electrical Engineering Division in West Cambridge, we are looking for an experienced marketing and communications manager to develop marketing and communications strategies to engage a complex network of internal and external stakeholders in the public and private sectors. You will manage multiple digital channels, campaigns and activities to raise the profile of TITAN and the impactful research that is underway. You will also be responsible for managing a small marketing budget of approximately £10,000.

Further information on TITAN and the pioneering research being carried out can be found here https://www.titancambridge.com/

The successful candidate will hold a degree level qualification in a relevant subject/Level 6 vocational qualification or possess an equivalent level of experience. You will have experience of a broad range of marketing and communications disciplines e.g. media, reputation management, stakeholder liaison etc as well as the competence in the use of web content management systems. With excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2026 in the first instance.

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.

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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, 01223 332615).

The interview date for the role is Monday 23 June 2025.

Please quote reference NM46039 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Research Assistant in Information Theory x 3 (Fixed Term)

Tue, 20/05/2025 - 01:00

Applications are invited for up to three Research Assistant positions to work on the ERC Advanced Grant on "Scaling and Concentration Laws in Information Theory" led by Professor Albert Guillén i Fàbregas. The project studies the fundamental limits of channels and sources where the optimal number of messages scales sub-exponentially with the length, concentration laws for random coding, sub-optimal decoding, the design of optimal codes, as well as related statistical inference problems.

Successful candidates will have a genuine interest in Shannon Theory and will have a background in information theory, statistics, communications theory and/or channel coding, and will conduct research related to the project. A background in optimization and asymptotic methods in probability and statistics is desirable. The specific area of research will be determined in consultation with the PI, considering the skills and interests of the successful candidates. Successful candidates will work closely with the PI (Professor Albert Guillén i Fàbregas) and actively participate in the activities of the PI's research group. The project will be run in collaboration with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, and short research stays in Barcelona will be possible.

Key responsibilities and duties include undertaking an independent program of research and assisting with ongoing research lines, developing numerical experiments, writing up results for publication, and presenting work to colleagues at conferences or seminars, both internally and externally. Funding for international conference travel will be available. The successful candidates may also be asked to assist in organising various seminars and study groups.

During the period of funding for this role, successful candidates may be eligible to complete their PhD studies.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Information or Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics by the start date of the position and should have relevant background knowledge in Information Theory.

The post holders will be located in Central Cambridge.

Salary Ranges: £32,546 - £35,116

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 42 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae. Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Engineering HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Professor Albert Guillén i Fàbregas at albert.guillen@eng.cam.ac.uk. For queries relating to the application process, please email Lina Zvaginyte¿Bagociene at sigproc-admin@eng.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NM46034 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Process Technician (Fixed Term)

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 01:00

We are looking to appoint a process technician who will be based in the Electrical Engineering Division which is situated at one of the Department of Engineering's site in West Cambridge. Reporting to the Professor of NanoEngineering, you will support the development of a polymer composite-based force sensor.

You will primarily be working with a small team of doctoral/postdoctoral researchers in the clean facilities and characterisation laboratories in the Electrical Engineering Division, including in the Cambridge Graphene Centre Small Research Facility (SRF) to support the. research and training activities of the project.

The successful applicant will have a qualification equitable to HND/HNCC, level 4/5, vocational qualifications or an equivalent level of practical experience. You should also possess excellent communication and IT skills with a working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice for working in a microfabrication facility. Practical experience in a clean environment for scientific work and knowledge in the area of mechanical testing of materials are desirable for this role. Relevant role-specific training, including safe handling of materials and use of equipment, will be provided in-house as required.

Occasional travel within the UK to work with other companies may be required as occasional weekend working to help set up and participate in public dissemination activities.

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

  • Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
  • Generous annual leave allowance;
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
  • Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
  • An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
  • Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
  • Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 June 2025. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, +44 (0)1223 332615).

Please quote reference NM44877 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Postgraduate Office Admissions Administrator

Thu, 15/05/2025 - 01:00

Applications are invited for the post of Postgraduate Office Admissions Administrator who will be based in the Postgraduate Studies Office at the Department of Engineering's site in Trumpington Street. The Postgraduate Studies Office offers a complete "cradle to grave" service to all postgraduate students registered in the Engineering Department as well as supporting the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Engineering.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating the admissions processes and systems within the Department in order to provide an efficient admissions experience for prospective students. You may also be expected to provide financial services for the department's Postgraduate Studies Office and for student awards and scholarships. Reporting to the Postgraduate Office Manager, you will be part of a team of five administrators.

The successful candidate will be educated to at least A-level standard and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including the ability to work with databases. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with strong organisational skills are essential requirements for this role. Previous experience of academic admissions processes and experience of CAMSIS and PANEL would be desirable.

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

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.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 June 2025. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, +44 (0)1223 332615).

Please quote reference NM46006 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Research Assistant/Associate in High TRL Aerothermal Testing (Fixed Term)

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 01:00

A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in High TRL Aerothermal Testing at the Department of Engineering.

You will join the growing National Centre for Propulsion and Power team, based at the new Whittle Laboratory. You will support the development of world class high TRL turbine testing. For this role, you will have experience in a wide range of engineering disciplines and have a proven track record of successfully delivering aerothermal technology development projects, with specific skills relating to rotating turbine tests. We are looking for a diverse skillset, including good organisational skills and the ability to research, problem-solve, design, and implement ideas in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. In this role, you will be required to have a practical approach, a positive attitude, and be a good communicator.

The post holder will be located in the Whittle Lab., West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are to help the team design build and deliver world class turbine testing at TRL 6 level in the Whittle Laboratory's new National Centre for Propulsion and Power. This will require you to create and execute engineering design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, Finite Element Analysis, manage and execute the procurement of the build, run the aerothermal testing and process and communicate the results.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are an aerothermal PhD with a combination of experimental, numerical and low order modelling experience. The PhD must be completed or near completion, and must be in an aerothermal, ideally gas turbine related field, with experience of rotating rigs at high TRL (4-6).

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges:

Research Assistant: £32,546- £35,116 Research Associate: £37,174-£45,413

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 30 months in the first instance.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter and a maximum of one research publication in the Upload section of the online application. 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 submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

For queries of a technical nature about this role, please contact Dr Nick Atkins at nra27@cam.ac.uk. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Mrs Juliet Teather (jet63@cam.ac.uk), (Tel: +44 01223 337581).

Please quote reference NM45953 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Divisional Administrator

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 01:00

The Mechanics, Materials and Design Division (Division C) is one of the six academic Divisions in the Department of Engineering. This Division researches many aspects of applied mechanics, materials, bio-mechanics and engineering design. It currently has around 200 members, including faculty, research staff, post-graduate students, support staff and official visitors. Based at the Department's central Cambridge site, the Divisional Administrator has the chief administrative role in the Division and reports directly to the Head of Division.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining divisional administrative policy and processes for the Division in order to ensure the smooth running of teaching and learning/research activities. You will also act as line manager to the other administrators in the Division, ensuring that the administrative staff of the Division provide excellent administrative support to the academic staff in the Division, and in particular to the Head of Division.

The successful applicant will be educated to degree level /Level 6 vocational qualification or have an equivalent level of practical experience. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team and also provide clear leadership when necessary. You will have experience of developing/reviewing administrative processes and systems, which includes budget management and reporting, as well as previous office and facilities management experience. Well-developed IT skills are an essential requirement for this role and knowledge of the University's financial management and procurement systems would be desirable.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 June 2025. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, +44 (0)1223 332615).

Please quote reference NM45913 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Principal Teaching Laboratory Technician

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 01:00

We are looking to appoint a skilled technician who will be based in the Mechanics, Materials and Design Division at the Department of Engineering's site in Central Cambridge. The Division provides a large amount of undergraduate teaching in the areas of mechanics and materials. The teaching courses are supported by laboratory exercises performed by the undergraduate students, and these exercises are frequently revised and updated. The equipment in the teaching laboratories includes, but is not limited to; microscopy, mechanical testing equipment and facilities for heat treatment and NDT analysis.

Reporting to the Materials Laboratory Manager, you will provide highly technical support to ensure the smooth running of the materials teaching laboratories. This includes providing advice to staff and students on using existing experimental techniques or developing new ones, supporting teaching activities and maintaining the equipment in the laboratories. There may be a requirement to manage a small budget for the purchase of equipment and specimens to support experimental activity.

The successful applicant will have a practical experience of specialised laboratory activity and equipment and knowledge in a materials engineering related subject. You should also possess good communication and IT skills with working specialist knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice. The ability to work to a high degree of precision and accuracy in the manufacture of mechanical parts is desirable. Experience of providing training to groups and individuals is also required.

If you think you are the right candidate for the role, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

  • Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;

  • Generous annual leave allowance;

  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities if applicable to the role;

  • Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);

  • An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution;

  • Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;

  • Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

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The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28 May 2025. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office on 01223 332615 or by email on hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NM45911 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Research Associate in Silicon Carbide in Power Electronics (Fixed Term)

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 01:00

A position exists, for one full time Research Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on developing new devices and carrying out extensive TCAD analysis for Silicon Carbide for high voltage (over 600V) and high power applications commencing September 2025. The successful candidates will have a PhD in the relevant field and preference will be given to candidates who have expertise on Wide bandgap power devices, experience with Power Semiconductor TCAD simulations and ECAD design, Comsol or Ansys. Also other semiconductor simulators such as Synopsis (Dessis) or Medici and with layout design such as Cadence.

Applicants are required to submit a publications list so must have a good publication record, with two or more international journals and two or more international conference papers. Good communication skills are required to write up research work for presentations publications and to continually update their knowledge and understanding in the field of power devices with special emphasis on Wide bandgap materials and technologies.

The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, UK.

Salary Ranges: Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publication list in the Upload section of the online application. 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 submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Michyla Castle, mc2149@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NM45909 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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