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Research Associate in 21-cm cosmology (Fixed Term)

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 01:00

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

A position exists for a Research Associate in 21-cm Cosmology within the Cavendish Astrophysics Group at the Department of Physics, University of Cambridge.

The role is funded by the Radio Experiment for the Analysis of Cosmic Hydrogen (REACH) programme, an ambitious international effort to detect the global 21-cm signal from the early Universe, a faint imprint of the first stars and galaxies. Measuring this signal requires exquisite control over instrumental effects and advanced data analysis to separate the cosmological signal from bright astrophysical foregrounds and systematic contaminants. REACH combines precision hardware design with novel calibration strategies to push the frontier of what is achievable in low-frequency radio cosmology.

The successful candidate will play a central role in both the calibration of the REACH instrument and the analysis of its data, working at the interface of hardware and analysis. They will develop, test, and implement advanced radiometer calibration techniques and apply state-of-the-art statistical methods to extract cosmological information. The role will involve close collaboration with the wider REACH consortium of engineers, observers, and theorists, ensuring that instrument characterisation and data analysis advance hand in hand.

Applicants should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in astrophysics, radio astronomy, physics, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have: Strong expertise in:

  • Data analysis, including RFI mitigation and foreground modelling;
  • Radio astronomy instrumentation and radiometry;
  • Calibration pipelines and instrumental systematics;
  • Programming skills in Python, C/C++ or equivalent, and the ability to handle complex datasets.

Experience in electromagnetic simulations, radiometer design, or low-frequency calibration techniques would be advantageous. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

The post holder will be based at the Cavendish Laboratory, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0US, UK, working under the supervision of Professor Eloy de Lera Acedo.

Salary Ranges: Research Associate: £37,694 -£46,049 (Grade 7) Research Assistant (if PhD not yet awarded): £34,610 (Grade 5)

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

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 please contact Prof. Eloy de Lera Acedo (ed330@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA47583 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.

LCLU PhD Studentship (Fixed Term)

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 01:00

The Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe and the University of Cambridge are committed to widening participation in postgraduate students at the University of Cambridge. Research within the Centre aims to develop a deeper understanding of life, its emergence, and its distribution in the Universe by addressing four questions:

What are the chemical pathways which led to the origins of life that are compatible with benign conditions for life in different planetary environments?

How do we characterise the environments on Earth and other planets that could act as the cradle of prebiotic chemistry and life?

What observational facilities and methods will allow investigation of bodies beyond the Solar System, the remote sensing of their atmospheres and the search for signatures of geological and biological evolution?

How can philosophical and mathematical concepts refine our understanding of what we mean by life, leading to new interdisciplinary collaborations and modes of scientific enquiry?

We have a fully funded PhD studentship available for home (UK) students starting October 2026. This studentship will cover fees and stipend for home students at the UKRI + LCLU uplift of £1,000 per year for 4 years and research cost support will be provided.

Eligibility is reserved for applicants who meet at least one of the following criteria:

have been in receipt of free school meals at secondary school;

be in the first generation of your family to study at undergraduate level;

have been a young carer under the age of 18 or have/ had caring responsibilities during your undergraduate study (providing unpaid support for a family who has a physical or mental health condition, or misuses substances);

have entered university at undergraduate level from a care background or as a Foyer resident;

be estranged from your parents/guardians;

receive/ received the maximum Maintenance Loan for undergraduate study;

have refugee status.

To apply go to the University of Cambridge postgraduate admissions portal: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/ and note in the applying for funding section that you are eligible for LCLU funding. The materials required for your application will depend on the department of the primary PhD supervisor, details available here: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying/how-do-i-apply. The deadlines for applications vary with the department, so please check what the relevant deadline is with the relevant PhD Supervisor, since some departments have earlier deadlines, such as 2nd December 2025. All applications will have to be in by 11:59 pm GMT 7th January 2026.

The list of research proposals 2025 can be seen here: https://www.lclu.cam.ac.uk/research-proposals-2025 The list of projects is not exhaustive, and applicants are encouraged to approach any of our supervisors with their own project ideas. If you would like to propose your own research topic, you can also browse through the list of supervisors with research interests to find those that particularly interest you. (https://www.lclu.cam.ac.uk/supervisors). You should contact prospective supervisors before applying, to further explore your mutual interests, and to get additional advice and information.

Participating Departments at the University of Cambridge are: Cavendish Laboratory, Institute of Astronomy, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, Department of Biochemistry, Department of Earth Sciences, Department of Zoology, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Faculty of Divinity, and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance.

For further details please visit: https://www.lclu.cam.ac.uk/studentship-opportunities/lclu-phd-studentships

For any enquiries, please contact: admin@lclu.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA47577 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.

Deputy Health and Safety Manager

Mon, 06/10/2025 - 01:00

The Department of Physics (Cavendish Laboratory) is one of the best-performing departments at the University and in the UK. The Cavendish Laboratory conducts cutting edge physics research and high-level teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. We achieve excellence by working to provide an inclusive, safe, and healthy work environment as well as recruiting the best people to carry out and support teaching and research.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic safety practitioner to join our small team as deputy to the Departmental Safety Manager (DSM). The role holder will assist the DSM in supporting academics, researchers, managers, staff, students, and others to understand and fulfil their health and safety responsibilities. The role holder will also report on health and safety to the Head of Department.

Under the leadership of the DSM, you will be providing guidance on safety management and risk control, supported by people with expertise in managing risks from biological materials, chemicals, and radiation. As the Department is large with a variety of significant risks, we are seeking someone with demonstrable experience of managing health and safety in a multi-site, multi-disciplinary environment, with a good track record of improving safety systems and culture. There is scope for development and career progression in the department for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual, and training will be provided.

You will be educated preferably to degree level or equivalent in a scientific discipline. You will also have demonstrable knowledge of health and safety management systems and standards, a proven track record of dealing with all aspects of H&S, experience of providing training and coaching, and an understanding of how to successfully merge good safety practice with good research and teaching. Experience of working in a scientific research environment would be an advantage but is not essential.

You will be able to communicate well with all levels of staff and students, deal with changing demands, solve problems, and organize your work priorities based on risks. You will be keen to learn, self-motivated and able to work well independently and as part of a small team, taking the lead in risk control where necessary.

The successful applicant will be required to complete training provided by the University Safety Office and become fully familiar with the significant risk issues in the Department.

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

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Geoff Elliott at gde26@phy.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA47543 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.

Programme Coordinator for Impulse (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Thu, 02/10/2025 - 01:00

The Maxwell Centre, hosted by the Cavendish Laboratory, is the hub for academia-industry interactions. It serves several departments across the Schools of Physical Sciences and Technology, bringing in external partnerships with industry. The Maxwell Centre offers Impulse, a 3 - month hybrid programme followed by alumni Masterclasses, mentoring and pitch event as a catalyst for both entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, with a sharp focus on the development of high-potential technology innovation into a commercial proposition and prioritising "high potential" business cases. Since 2017, Impulse alumni have raised over £300M in funding and investments.

We are now inviting applications for the role of Programme Coordinator to support the Impulse Programme team, based at the Maxwell Centre. The role will undertake administrative and operational responsibilities to ensure the smooth, efficient, and successful implementation of the Impulse programme. The Programme Coordinator will lead project coordination, oversee the planning and detailed execution of logistics, and effective administration of the programme. This position involves working within a small Impulse team and the Maxwell Centre, as well as working collaboratively in the delivery of the programme with short-term staff, external consultants, liaising with academic ⁄ professional stakeholders from the departments of the University and over 200 entrepreneurs, investors, business experts, and innovation community.

We are seeking a highly organized, dynamic, and effective communicator who liaises with participants and entrepreneurial contributors to address logistics, support marketing and social media engagement, and assist with newsletter coordination while providing administrative support as needed. Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach are essential to ensuring an excellent experience for all programme stakeholders. The successful candidate should be open to learning, capable of planning, organizing, and prioritizing programme tasks - including marketing activities - to meet short-term and long-term objectives. The ability to remain calm under pressure, be flexible, and troubleshoot solutions is required to accommodate project delivery around the busy and changing schedules of all stakeholders involved.

The appointment is available immediately, with initial funding until 31 July 2026, renewable subject to funding.

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

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be sent via email to Neil Baxter, Programme Manager at impulse@maxwell.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA47475 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.

Teaching Associate (Fixed Term)

Fri, 26/09/2025 - 01:00

The School of Physical Sciences invites applications for a Teaching Associate in the field of Atomistic Simulation and High Performance Computing to be held in the Department of Physics. This position has been established to support the expansion of the cohort size of the MPhil in Scientific Computing https://mphil.csc.cam.ac.uk/ The MPhil is a full-time course which provides education on high performance computing and advanced algorithms for numerical simulation at continuum and atomic-scale levels.

The successful candidate will provide support and contribute to the atomistic stream and the high performance computing teaching schedule and will have extensive experience in those areas. You will be expected to support the MPhil primarily by: the delivery of course modules; the supervision, assessment and examination of modules; the provision, supervision and assessment of written assignments and research projects across a range of atomistic and HPC topics.

For your application to be considered please submit:

A covering letter;

A curriculum vitae;

The names and email addresses of three referees who are familiar with your work whom the University of Cambridge can contact for references;

An experience statement of up to two pages setting out your past work in scientific computing related to atomistic modelling and high performance computing, and how it relates to the skills required for this position;

A teaching statement (no more than one A4 page) setting out your approach to teaching and the contributions they can make to the MPhil programme in Scientific Computing.

If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

If you have any questions on the application process, please contact hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year 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.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Nikos Nikiforakis (nn10005@cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference KA47270 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. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background for this vacancy, as people from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented at this level in our Faculty.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Research Associate in III-V devices (Fixed Term)

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 01:00

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 June 2027 in the first instance.

A research assistant/associate is sought to work on the development of efficient and highly resilient solar cells for space applications within the Department of Physics under the supervision of Prof. Louise Hirst.

In this role the successful candidate will develop new process methodologies to fabricate ultra-thin III-V photovoltaic devices in the state-of-the-art Cavendish Nanofabrication facility at the Ray Dolby Centre, the new home for Physics in Cambridge. This will include designing new process flows for the fabrication of high performance, larger area devices, resilient to the hostile conditions found in space environments, with a focus on uniformity and reproducibility.

They will use techniques including quantum efficiency, light and dark IV to characterise performance of fabricated devices and correlate with device and optical simulation to identify design limitations.

They will undertake particle radiation testing of devices and use space environment simulation tools to estimate performance for technologically important mission profiles.

The successful candidate will hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Physics or a closely related field with a proven track record in pursuing independent scientific investigation.

Preference will be given to candidates with specific experience in simulation, fabrication and characterization solar cells based on III-V material systems. A demonstrated ability to write reports, present results and contribute to academic papers and experience managing own workload are also desirable.

Proven organisational, communication and team working skills are also desirable.

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 please contact Prof Louise Hirst (lh619@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA47366 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.

PhD in Nano-assembling 3D MetaMaterials (Fixed Term)

Mon, 22/09/2025 - 01:00

The world-renowned Cavendish Laboratory is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated student who enjoys working as part of a team to undertake a PhD in the NanoPhotonics Group (NP) led by Professor Jeremy J Baumberg, FRS (https://www.np.phy.cam.ac.uk/), as part of UK targeted collaboration on 3D Metamaterials.

Metamaterials provide emergent properties by combining nano-scale building blocks to elicit properties far beyond simple averaging over the component materials involved, instead giving exciting opportunities for new functionalities that are not found in natural materials. However there are very few examples of them being yet practical, because of the difficulty of realistic scale-up. Potential applications are for energy absorption and harvesting, mechanical intelligence, enhanced sensors, anti-fouling protection and much more.

Going beyond existing work using expensive fabrication of planar 2D metamaterials, this project explores routes to use nano-assembly to create 3D metamaterials, using a variety of building blocks from noble metal nanoparticles, to DNA nanostructures and precision colloidal architectures. We have previously explored many intriguing opportunities to make actively tuning metamaterials, such as incorporating electro-chromic or thermo-responsive molecules, and you would push this work into completely new areas. You would build new nano-optical rigs to probe their properties, as well as develop ways to manipulate and advance the nano-assembly processes. You would also be involved in scale-up on roll-to-roll pre-pilot kit, to explore applications for these advanced materials.

You would work as part of a larger team spread across a number of sites including Warwick and KCL London, who will provide different opportunities for you to develop the research. You would be also involved in the new UK Metamaterials Hub in which we are playing a leading role.

You would gain experience across a wide range of interdisciplinary areas including nano-assembly, optics, colloidal chemistry, and simulations across physics, chemistry, and engineering.

Applicants should have, or be expected to gain, a high (1st or 2:1) honours degree in Physics or Chemistry.

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

For any enquiries about the project please e-mail Prof Jeremy J Baumberg (jjb12@cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference KA47350 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.

Research Grants Administrator

Wed, 17/09/2025 - 01:00

The Cavendish Laboratory is the home of the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge and 2025 marks the start of a new era for us as we moved into our brand new home, the Ray Dolby Centre. This state of the art facility is purpose-built for our world-leading research programmes and will provide National Facilities for all HEIs and commercial partners, sharing equipment and expertise.

The Department currently holds around 345 active research grants with a total value of £155 million and we are inviting applications for the role of Research Grants Administrator to join an expanding team at this very exciting time.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic and will be expected to develop a close working relationship with Principal Investigators and other departmental staff at all levels, and also the Research Operations Office to ensure smooth management of all processes and compliance with necessary regulations. You will join a small team who provide a comprehensive and efficient research grant management service to the Department, through every stage of the grant management process. You will be expected to support the audit process and help maximise future funding opportunities.

This is a varied post which requires excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, alongside the ability to prioritise and to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as a proactive approach to problem solving. You should also be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of Research Grants Administration with excellent IT skills.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

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

Informal inquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Sarah Hedger, dda@phy.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA47315 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 (Fixed Term)

Wed, 17/09/2025 - 01:00

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position available initially for 2 years within a joint EPSRC-NSF funded grant on Nanoscale spin entanglement and chemistry, 'NanoSPINEC'. Using nanophotonic cavities, the NanoSPINEC project aims to achieve the first room-temperature measurements of spin states at the single-molecule level, leveraging them to track the formation and decay of quantum correlations in exciton singlet fission (SF) and to establish the first chemical Bell inequalities through optically-detected magnetic resonance (ODMR).

The candidate will join a dynamic and diverse team that values collaboration. The role holder will develop new experiments and analysis and drive the NanoSPINEC project. The candidate will be supported by an exciting new collaboration spanning three areas of the Cavendish Laboratories: the NanoPhotonics Centre (Dr Rakesh Arul), the Optoelectronics Group (Rao), and the AMOP group (Gangloff). For recent work see np.phy.cam.ac.uk, rao.oe.phy.cam.ac.uk, and qeg.phy.cam.ac.uk/. The NSF partner on the US is the University of California San Diego (PI: Prof. Joel Yuen-Zhou), and the project will involve close collaboration and travel to theorist collaborators there.

Candidates will have, or be close to obtaining, a strong physics or chemistry PhD or a related discipline, with experience in measuring optical dynamics on the nanoscale and/or optically-detected magnetic resonance. In addition to proven experimental skills the candidate should ideally have experience in working across disciplinary boundaries. They should expect to be involved in both construction of new optical spectroscopy rigs using lasers as well as some sample preparation. Experience in the field of plasmonics or metamaterials or molecular emitters would be helpful, as well as with quantum control of nanoscale systems.

The UK NanoPhotonics Centre (http://www.np.phy.cam.ac.uk) collaborates widely across the University of Cambridge including the Departments of Chemistry, Engineering, Physics of Medicine, Cancer Research UK, Chemical Engineering, Materials as well as many international partners, industry, with several major EU programmes.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years 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.

Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr Rakesh Arul (ra554@cam.ac.uk, further project details in photonicsarul.github.io).

Please quote reference KA47296 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.

PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Fixed Term)

Mon, 15/09/2025 - 01:00

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NanoDTC) at the University of Cambridge invites applications for its 3.5-year interdisciplinary PhD programme. The programme combines hands-on training, cohort-based learning, and cutting-edge research, preparing graduates for careers in academia, industry, startups, and beyond. We welcome applicants from the Physical Sciences, including Chemistry, Physics, Materials, and Engineering. Shortlisting is based on written applications (qualifications, aspirations, experience), with final selection via interview focusing on independent thinking.

Find out more here: Programme overview: www.nanodtc.cam.ac.uk/programme-overview/ How to apply: www.nanodtc.cam.ac.uk/apply/

About the programme Our 3.5-year PhD programme begins with a 6-month training period followed by a 3-year PhD. The training introduces students to the breadth of interdisciplinary nanoscience and supports their transition from learners to independent researchers. Teaching is hands-on and applied, with modules such as:

Applied Nanoscience, an introductory module covering core topics in Nanoscience research, experimental skills and data analysis through lab practicals;

Systems Integration for Experimentalists, which provides core training in electronics and hardware prototyping, commonly required in experimental research projects;

Two experimental research projects (Mini and Midi projects);

Sustainable Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which introduces students to identify and analyse innovation opportunities from commercial and societal perspectives, evaluate competitive landscapes, develop business cases and more.

At the 6-month point, students progress onto their interdisciplinary PhD research project, supervised jointly by two academics from two research groups. Usually, supervisors are based in the Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Materials or another relevant department across the University. The Midi research project is typically linked closely to the intended PhD project so that students have a chance to get some experience in the prospective PhD lab before confirming their choice. Beyond core technical training and research, the programme emphasises a holistic approach to science that integrates sustainability and inclusivity across research, applications, entrepreneurship, and communication. Professional skills and cohort-building are fostered through cross-cohort events, including student-led conferences, research seminars, and career development workshops delivered by internal and external experts.

Students at the NanoDTC have the opportunity to pursue highly interdisciplinary research at the forefront of nanoscience. Broadly, research within the programme includes (but is not limited to):

Designer Nanomaterials - 1D/2D nanomaterials, DNA origami and bionanomaterials, self-assembled systems, hybrid nanomaterials, porous nanomaterials/MOFs;

Designer Nanofunctions - quantum, photophysical, electronic, ionic ¿ solid state/ biological, magnetic, plasmonic, optoelectronic, neuromorphic;

Scale-up and Systems - Nanomanufacturing, cellular manufacturing, sensors /actuators, bioelectronics, IoT, theranostics;

Frontiers in Nano-Metrology - in-situ nanometrology, electron microscopies, ultrafast photophysics, X-ray, THz, superresolution, modelling.

Further details including funding information is available at: www.nanodtc.cam.ac.uk/apply/

For entry in October 2026, applications will be considered at two internal review deadlines for shortlisting and interviews: First deadline: 2nd Dec 2025 Second deadline: 3rd Jan 2026 Early applications are strongly encouraged, as offers may be made after the First Deadline.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3.5 years in the first instance.

Please direct any queries to nanodtc.admin@phy.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA47271 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.

Course Administrator (Fixed Term)

Wed, 10/09/2025 - 01:00

The MPhil in Scientific Computing, based at the Department of Physics, is looking for a Course Administrator to help ensure the smooth running of this leading-edge postgraduate programme.

This is a dynamic role which will suit someone who enjoys variety, taking initiative and multi-tasking. Excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and adaptability are some of the key qualities required for this role. Experience of working in the higher education sector, or having acquired transferrable skills which are relevant to this role, would be an advantage.

The Course Administrator will be involved, and at times lead on, a variety of tasks, including but not limited to; Coordinating admissions for the course, this includes keeping track of applications, arranging interviews, communicating with candidates and interviewers; Preparing and circulating forms and other documents, collating data on spreadsheets, creating reports; Communications with students and academic staff, this includes regular communications and reminders, as well as answering ad-hoc queries; Coordinating the set-up and payment of casual workers and academic collaborators; Provide support in managing the course budget, including producing financial reports and coordinating expense claims for students and visitors; Events administration, including scheduling and arranging catering; Other administrative tasks such as booking rooms, reporting incidents, ordering office supplies, etc.

The successful candidate will be part of a friendly and supportive team based at the Maxwell Centre, in the West Cambridge campus, and will be reporting to the MPhil Course Coordinator. We are open to candidates wishing to work full-time (36.5 hours per week) or part-time, with a minimum of 0.5 FTE (18.25 hours a week).

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements. Some flexibility from the candidate on the agreed working days and hours is required during certain times of the year, to provide support for examinations, seminars or other events. The dates for these will be communicated in advance, to ensure candidates are able to make arrangements where necessary. The role is initially offered as a one-year fixed term position; however, this may be extended, subject to funding.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years 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.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sam Selvini, Course Coordinator (srs53@cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference KA47234 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.

Kavli Institute Fellowship x 2 (Fixed Term)

Wed, 10/09/2025 - 01:00

The Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge, is offering one or more Fellowships or Senior Fellowships in the areas of Cosmology and Astrophysics. Applicants must have a PhD in Astrophysics, or a related field, or have submitted their PhD thesis by the start date of the fellowship. We welcome applications from observers, instrumentalists and theorists with interests relevant to one or more of the following scientific themes of the Kavli Institute (see http://www.kicc.cam.ac.uk): the cosmic microwave background and the early Universe; the formation and evolution of galaxies and of supermassive black holes; the epoch of cosmic reionization; evolution of the intergalactic medium; the nature of dark matter; large-scale structure and precision cosmology; and gravitational waves. Successful applicants will be expected to build an independent research program but will have many opportunities for collaborative work with members of the Kavli Institute. They will disseminate their research findings through publications and presentations and contribute to the Institute's public-engagement activities. Successful applicants will have opportunities to assist with the supervision of graduate students. Salary will be either on the Research Associate scale (grade 7 £37,694 to £46,049) if appointed as Kavli Institute Fellow or, for exceptional and established researchers, on the Assistant Research Professor scale (grade 9 £47,389 to £59,966) if appointed as Kavli Institute Senior Fellow. A research allowance of £10,000 per annum will be provided. A generous relocation package will also be available. Further benefits of University employment are outlined at http://www.induction.admin.cam.ac.uk/.

Appointment as a Research Associate (grade 7) is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted their thesis but not yet been awarded their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (grade 5, from £34,610 to £35,608) and amended to Research Associate when the PhD is awarded.

The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. Applications from under-represented groups are particularly welcome. The University has several family-friendly policies and initiatives, including a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, University workplace nurseries, University holiday play-schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family friendly environment for researchers, the Kavli Institute ensures that should parental leave be needed during the course of employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for the parental leave taken.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and short-listed candidates will be interviewed in December 2025. Appointees shall ideally start in October 2026, but alternative starting dates can be arranged with some flexibility.

To submit an application, please click on the link in the 'Apply online' section of the advert published on the University's Job Opportunities pages. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter, publications list and research statement (three A4 pages maximum, including references, in 11pt font) in the Upload section of the online application. The names and contact details of three academic referees are a necessary part of the submission. Referees will be contacted automatically following an application, but applicants are strongly advised to prepare nominated referees for the need to provide references by 26 October. Please note in your cover letter whether you wish to be considered for a Kavli Institute Fellowship or a Kavli Institute Senior Fellowship.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility of extending the term for two additional years (depending on funding) if appointed as Kavli Institute Senior Fellow.

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

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to kavlisec@ast.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA47225 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.

LCLU Senior Fellowship (Fixed Term)

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 01:00

Applications are invited from early-career researchers (up to five years research experience, excluding career breaks since the award of your PhD, at the time of proposal submission) to conduct research at the University of Cambridge. The fellowship aims to advance interdisciplinary research that tackles significant questions regarding the origins and distribution of life in the universe as part of the Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe (LCLU). It provides the opportunity for junior researchers to build academic independence, contribute to significant interdisciplinary research, and collaborate with top researchers in multiple fields. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field to LCLU research themes (https://www.lclu.cam.ac.uk/research-themes-1). The Centre harnesses simultaneous breakthroughs in astrophysics, planetology, organic chemistry, biology and cognate disciplines to tackle one of the great interdisciplinary challenges of our time: to develop a deeper understanding of life, its emergence, and its distribution in the Universe. LCLU research focuses on four themes: Identifying the chemical pathways to the origins of life; Characterising the environments on Earth and other planets that could act as the cradle of prebiotic chemistry and life; Discovering and characterising habitable exoplanets and signatures of geological and biological evolution; Refining our understanding of life through philosophical and mathematical concepts.

The Centre brings together researchers from Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory, Institute of Astronomy, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Divinity, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, and the Departments of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics; Earth Sciences; Zoology; Biochemistry; and History and Philosophy of Science, to enable cross-disciplinary research on the origin, nature, and distribution of life in the Universe. The Centre also has established international and national collaborations with researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, University College London, University of Oxford, ETH Zurich, Harvard University and the Centre of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, New Jersey. The fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for early career researchers to build academic independence, contribute to significant interdisciplinary research, and collaborate with top researchers in multiple fields. You will be expected to demonstrate clear evidence for intellectual independence (eg, as documented in letters of reference, publications without PhD supervisors, collaboration with other institutions or different PIs, etc) and should propose an original and innovative research programme. You will be expected to actively participate in the Leverhulme Centre for Origin of Life in the Universe by attending events, networking activities therein and by giving a presentation at the midpoint and end of the fellowship. Fellows may wish to take part in teaching activities of their host department, to a maximum of 6 hours per week, for which they will be renumerated. A research allowance up to £40,000 is available based on outlined research costs specified in their initial proposal, and there is support for relocation costs.

Further information about LCLU can be found here: https://www.lclu.cam.ac.uk/

Applicants must submit additional documents in support of their application. To see the list of required documents visit the LCLU website https://www.lclu.cam.ac.uk/lclu-senior-fellowship-0

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and short-listed candidates will be interviewed end of January 2026. Appointees shall ideally start in October 2026, but alternative starting dates can be arranged with some flexibility . Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to se413@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA47113 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Safety Coordinator

Wed, 27/08/2025 - 01:00

Are you looking for a full-time role within a small dynamic team? The Cavendish Laboratory (Department of Physics) has an exciting opportunity for a Safety Coordinator to join our passionate and dedicated community. Working as part of the Departments' Safety team, the roleholder will provide a welcoming, friendly and support to all users of the Department.

We have recently moved into our new state-of-the-art, Ray Dolby Centre which will be the centrepiece of the new Cavendish Laboratory. This is an exciting and challenging time for the Department, and we would like to find a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude towards change and development to join us. The Department is home to over 2000 staff, students and visitors across a large range of disciplines and categories, where exemplary delivery of world-leading, innovative research programmes and teaching takes place and where the provision of an outstanding safety advice and expertise will be vital to delivering the vision for the new Estate.

Working alongside the Health & Safety manager and their deputy, the successful candidate will be a positive, friendly and organised individual with a commitment to safety and customer delivery. You will be able to deal with all enquires in a professional manner, ensuring accuracy of information both in written and spoken communication form. You will be required to operate a few systems and develop processes to assist implementing the department safety management system (SMS) to ensure site and building safety and timely emergency or first aid response.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has previous experience working in a health and safety setting.

  • Is able to communicate effectively and interact positively with staff, academics, students and visitors, with a confident approach and positive attitude.

  • Can manage their time to get tasks done and use their initiative to prioritise when necessary.

This full-time post is available now. Additional information regarding the role may be found within the Further Information document via the link below.

Some of our many benefits include:

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

  • Generous annual leave provision

  • Family & Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and generous carer leave (maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, adoption leave), amongst others

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

  • Exclusive employee discounts via our CamBens scheme

  • Personal Development: The Department actively encourages and supports personal development and our staff have access to a wide range of courses and training via our Personal and Professional Development (PPD) service.

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

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

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Geoff Elliott, Departmental Safety Manager gde26@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA46955 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.

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Research Associate

Tue, 05/08/2025 - 01:00

The Experimental Semiconductor Physics Group in the Department of Physics at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate position within the EPSRC-funded Memristive Organometallic Devices formed from Self-Assembled Multilayers (MemOD) programme.

The post is available for 30 months, or until the end of the grant 30/04/28, (whichever is the earlier). You must have earned, or be about to earn, a PhD in experimental physics, physical chemistry or a related field by the start date. Appointment as a Research Associate requires a PhD; those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant and promoted upon award.

The MemOD programme is a cutting-edge research initiative aimed at transforming artificial intelligence (AI) and computing. This interdisciplinary collaboration between Lancaster University, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Durham seeks to develop high-performance memory devices using self-assembled molecular technology. These novel memory architectures have the potential to deliver faster, more efficient, and energy-saving computing solutions.

You will be responsible for the fabrication and characterisation of molecular thin films for next-generation memristor devices. You will have access to Cambridge's state-of-the-art cleanroom fabrication facilities and measurement systems, allowing you to explore the electrical transport properties of ultra-thin organic and organometallic structures and devices and to develop neuromorphic circuits incorporating them. Prior experience in molecular assembly and/or lithographic fabrication is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have expertise in device fabrication in a semiconductor cleanroom, measuring quantum phenomena in nano-devices and experimental molecular-scale electronics including molecular thin-film assembly and characterisation of organic materials, with knowledge of quantum mechanics in the solid state or molecules.

  • Be able to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be capable of leading discussions and presenting research.

Key responsibilities of the role are contained in the attached Further Information document.

You will be part of a stimulating interdisciplinary research environment, working towards real-world impact in the fields of AI, quantum materials, and sustainable computing while supporting the UK's Net-Zero mission. The MemOD team is at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, including room-temperature logic-in-memory operations, advanced molecular anchoring techniques, and CMOS-compatible graphene electrodes.

You will join an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of Professor Christopher Ford at the Cavendish Laboratory, in its new Ray Dolby Centre. You will also collaborate closely with the wider MemOD team, including:

  • Professor Ben Robinson (Department of Physics, Lancaster University)
  • Professor Martin Bryce (Department of Chemistry, University of Durham)
  • Professor Colin Lambert (Department of Physics, Lancaster University)

The successful candidate will hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, with a proven track record in relevant research. Knowledge of quantum mechanics in the solid state is useful. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in cleanroom fabrication or self-assembly techniques, and experience in measuring quantum phenomena in nano-devices. Organizational, communication, and team-working skills are essential.

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

For questions about the vacancy, contact Professor Chris Ford (cjbf@cam.ac.uk).

For more information on quantum device and molecular-electronics research at the University of Cambridge, visit https://www.sp.phy.cam.ac.uk/research/

For more information on research in the Department of Physics please visit http://www.phys.cam.ac.uk/

Please quote reference KA46846 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.

Facilities Assistant

Tue, 05/08/2025 - 01:00

The Cavendish Laboratory (Department of Physics) has an exciting opportunity for a number of Facilities Assistants to join our passionate and dedicated community at the University of Cambridge. Working as part of the Departments' Soft Facilities team, you will be one of 4 in a team that deliver exceptional customer service and building management to all the users of the Cavendish Estate.

The Cavendish Laboratory is at an exciting point in its 150-year history, and undergoing a substantial period of transformation, as we have recently moved into our new, purpose-built physics facility, the Ray Dolby Centre, which will be the centrepiece of the new Cavendish III Laboratory. The Department is home to around 1000 staff, students and visitors across a large range of disciplines and categories, where exemplary delivery of world-leading, innovative research programmes and teaching takes place and where the provision of an outstanding soft facilities service will be vital to delivering the vision for the new Estate.

Working within the soft facilities remit alongside other Facilities Assistants, Building Attendants and the Facilities Supervisor, you will have a can-do approach and be responsible for undertaking daily operations to support the smooth running of the Department, such as, building management, parcel deliveries estate wide, supporting delivery of meetings, conferences and events and health and safety compliance. Use of a CAFM system in a previous role would be an advantage.

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience from a similar role in an educational setting, or as a caretaker or porter;

Is able to communicate effectively and interact positively with staff, students and visitors, with a confident approach and positive attitude;

Can manage their time to get tasks done and use their initiative to prioritise when necessary;

Understands the importance of custodian work within a higher education setting and makes themselves readily available and willing to help out wherever needed;

Is familiar with PPMS within soft service delivery;

Is proactive, hardworking and always looking for the next task.

The Facilities Assistants currently work shifts to cover 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. Occasional cover to support events and teaching outside normal working hours may be required in the future.

Uniform will be provided and should be worn on shift.

This full-time post is available immediately.

Interviews are scheduled to be held week beginning 29th September.

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

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Matt Molloy, Facilities Supervisor (mfm44@cm.ac.uk)

Please quote reference KA46834 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.

HR Administrator [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)

Tue, 29/07/2025 - 01:00

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in which to develop your Human Resources career in a world-leading academic department and University?

The Cavendish Laboratory is the place of pioneering physics, that's been at the forefront of scientific discovery for 150 years, and will continue to be, because we never sit still. The Cavendish Laboratory has made several important discoveries, including: the discovery of the electron (1897), the neutron (1932), the structure of DNA (1953); thirty Cavendish researchers have won Nobel Prizes. We're trailblazers who continue to extend the frontiers of physics.

We have recently moved into our new state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound Ray Dolby Centre - the centrepiece of the new Cavendish Laboratory. This is an exciting and challenging time for the Department, and we would like to find a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude towards change and development to join us.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated part time HR Administrator to join our newly restructured HR team as maternity cover. The successful applicant will join a busy team of HR Administrators and Senior HR Coordinators who provide full support (both in person and via email) for all HR functions in the Department. The hours are 22.5 per week, to be worked over 3 days, preferably Wednesday to Friday, but this can be discussed at interview.

You will work closely with the Senior HR Coordinators and HR Manager to provide a professional and efficient HR service including all aspects of HR administration. Reporting directly to one of our Senior HR Coordinators, the role will provide clear and accurate advice on procedure, coordinating the recruitment and visitor processes and the onboarding of new starters (including dealing with all immigration and pre-employment paperwork).

During the six month probation period, the role holder will be required to work in the office. After successful completion of their probation, we will agree up to 1 day per week working from home. This arrangement will depend on the operational needs of the team.

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and administrative skills, and you will have the ability to work well within a busy team, fostering good working relationships with a wide variety of people from all over the world. You should be proficient in all standard Microsoft Office packages, highly organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise your workload within a demanding environment. Tact and discretion are essential when handling confidential personal information. The ideal candidate will have HR administration experience but we will consider candidates who have excellent administrative and organisational skills; the ability to produce work to a high level of accuracy is essential.

The position will be available from November.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

No agencies please.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 1 year or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

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

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Susie Curtis at hr@phy.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA46784 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.

Programme Manager (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 01:00

The Maxwell Centre, hosted by the Cavendish Laboratory, is the hub for academia-industry interactions. It serves several departments across the Schools of Physical Sciences and Technology, bringing in external partnerships with industry. The Maxwell Centre offers Impulse, a 3 - month hybrid programme followed by alumni Masterclasses, mentoring and pitch event as a catalyst for both entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, with a sharp focus on the development of high-potential technology innovation into a commercial proposition and prioritising "high potential" business cases. Since 2017, Impulse alumni have raised over £300M in funding and investments.

We now invite applications for the role of Programme Manager to support the Head of Impulse. This role will play a crucial part in contributing to Impulse's long term growth, developing and carrying out strategic plans for scaling up the programme. The role is primarily working within a small Impulse team and the Maxwell Centre, as well as working collaboratively in the delivery of the programme with short-term staff, external consultants, liaising with academic ¿ professional stakeholders from the departments of the University and over 200 entrepreneurs, investors, business experts, and innovation community.

The role requires different levels of management skills from strategic to operational level responsibilities to ensure the successful delivery of Impulse, including financial planning, administration, marketing and sales and detailed programme management. Another key responsibility will be to build and support relationships with Impulse internal and external partners including academic and industry partners for Impulse's revenue generation and sustainable growth. The Programme Manager will be supported by the Impulse Programme Coordinator and the departmental administration of the Cavendish Laboratory.

Candidate should be:

  • educated to degree level

  • have experience in project management

  • highly organised with excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills as they will be expected to communicate regularly with Impulse's stakeholders and networks within Cambridge and internationally

  • have substantial experience in programme management in business and/or university setting

  • a fast learner, capable of planning, organising and prioritising project-related tasks to meet short-term and long-term objectives

Impulse's mission is to bring together a combination of world-class scientists, hands-on entrepreneurs, specialist investors, business experts to make amazing ideas possible. impulse operates in an entrepreneurial environment and we are looking for an entrepreneurial Programme Manager who will thrive in this environment and who has a passion, and determination in helping the next generation of scientist entrepreneurs succeed and contribute towards Impulse's growth.

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

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working (0.6 - 0.8 FTE)

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

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Yupar Myint, Head of Impulse at impulse@maxwell.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA46643 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.

Course Administrator (Fixed Term)

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 01:00

Do you enjoy working with students, building collaborative relationships, and staying organised? Join the MPhil in Data Intensive Science (MPhil DIS) team as a Course Administrator and help support a large, dynamic new programme at the interface of AI and fundamental physics.

The MPhil DIS is a diverse and growing programme, delivered by seven core academic staff across three departments (Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy), with contributions from over 70 academics in teaching and supervision. The course is a leader in implementing initiatives such as contextual admissions, preventative mental health support, communication and leadership training, and additional non-examined courses and seminars on advanced topics. Our student cohort is diverse, with a near-even gender split and participants from a wide range of backgrounds and career stages.

As Course Administrator, you will work closely with the Course Coordinator in supporting the Course Director to ensure the smooth delivery of the programme. The role has varied responsibilities requiring a high level of accuracy, numeracy and adaptability - the key areas are:

Coordinating teaching and examinations, supporting the admissions process (with over 500 applications annually);

Making the arrangements for colleagues who are paid on a sessional or hourly basis via the university's bespoke payroll system, the Cambridge Casual Worker System (CCWS) for work across all University departments involved on the MPhil; this includes tracking staff contributions and processing payments;

Organising additional programme events, and serving as a first point of contact for approximately 70 to 80 students;

Maintaining the course timetable on the University of Cambridge Timetabling App and/or Google calendar.

The successful candidate will be proficient in using Microsoft Office software, including Excel; have well developed organisational skills; and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively (oral and written). You should be able to work collaboratively, with a high level of accuracy and have excellent attention to detail. You will be educated to HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualification or hold an equivalent level of practical experience. Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment and/or knowledge of course administration would be beneficial in this role, and a high level of numeracy is essential.

The MPhil DIS is based in the Maxwell Centre, with most teaching activities held in the new, state-of-the-art West Hub in Cambridge. Further information about the programme is available at https://mphildis.bigdata.cam.ac.uk/.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 10 November 2027 in the first instance.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Sri Aitken, Course Coordinator at admin.mphildis@phy.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA46605 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.

Receptionist

Wed, 16/07/2025 - 01:00

The Cavendish Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for a new Receptionist to join our passionate and dedicated community. Working as part of the Soft Facilities team, the role-holder will provide a welcoming, friendly and efficient reception service to all users of the Department. We have recently moved into our new state-of-the-art, Ray Dolby Centre which will be the centrepiece of the new Cavendish Laboratory. This is an exciting and challenging time for the Department, and we would like to find a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude towards change and development to join us. The Department is home to over 2000 staff, students and visitors across a large range of disciplines and categories, where exemplary delivery of world-leading, innovative research programmes and teaching takes place and where the provision of an outstanding soft facilities service will be vital to delivering the vision for the new Estate. Working alongside a number of facilities operatives, the successful candidate will be a positive, friendly and organised individual with a commitment to service delivery. You will be able to deal with all enquires in a professional manner, ensuring accuracy of information both in written and spoken communication form. You will be required to operate a number of systems and develop processes to book resource allocations, update or maintain data, and ensure building security and timely emergency or first aid response.

The successful candidate will have previous experience from a front facing customer focused role, preferably in an educational setting. You will be able to communicate effectively and interact positively with staff, students and visitors, with a confident approach and positive attitude. You will work efficiently to complete tasks and will have initiative to prioritise when necessary.

This full-time post is available now. Additional information regarding the role and information about employee benefits may be found within the Further Particulars via the link below.

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

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Ren Isaksen at ri316@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA45411 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.