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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)

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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.

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I will present evidence in core-collapse supernova remnants for the action of jets in the supernova explosion process. Two main types of observations appear in many, but not all, core-collapse supernova remnants: (i) the well-established presence of a pair of opposite `ears’ and (ii) the recently identified point-symmetrical structure in 15 remnants, including SN 1987A , Cassiopeia A, Vela, and the Crab Nebula. The pair of opposite ears suggests that two opposite jets inflate the ears. The point-symmetrical structure results from two or more pairs of jets along different axes, as the jittering jets explosion mechanism (JJEM) predicts. I will compare the JJEM with the neutrino-driven mechanism and conclude that the neutrino-driven mechanism comes short in explaining observations, leaving the JJEM as the primary explosion mechanism of CCS Ne. The JJEM has some unique signatures in addition to its point-symmetric morphology, such as gravitational waves and energetic explosions. I will comment on the overrated popularity of the neutrino-driven mechanism in scientific meetings and literature.

• Speaker: Noam Soker (Technion – Israel Institute of Technology)
• Wednesday 23 July 2025, 13:15-13:40
• Venue: Hoyle Lecture theatre + Zoom .
• Series: Institute of Astronomy Seminars; organiser: Cristiano Longarini.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The VISIONLab, led by Prof. Sarah Bohndiek, create and deploy state-of-the-art spectroscopic imaging tools to improve early cancer detection. We are co-located in the Department of Physics and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute at the University of Cambridge, providing us with a direct pathway from initial testing of brand-new hardware, to application in animal models and deployment in proof-of-principle human clinical trials at Addenbrooke's Hospital, accelerating our healthcare impact.

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join our collaborative research environment to advance the development of equitable wearable technologies. Combining optical simulations and experimental studies, the successful candidate will conduct their own research project and support ongoing efforts in the laboratory exploring the limit of detection of transcutaneous and deep tissue imaging. The project is part of a major EPSRC-funded initiative, the Ubiquitous Optical Healthcare Technologies (UbOHTs) Programme Grant, which focuses on developing the next-generation of biosensors for precision health and is a collaboration between the Universities of Cambridge, York, Strathclyde and Exeter. Involvement in the programme grant will provide opportunities for training, networking and developing leadership skills on a national and international scale.

The VISIONLab is seeking a highly motivated and curiosity-driven individual who has completed undergraduate training in computer science, mathematics, or physics. Demonstrable experience in successful delivery of computational research projects and a high level of confidence in Python programming is essential. Practical knowledge of experimental implementation of optical imaging instrumentation and performing the associated data handling and analysis is also essential. Experience in Monte Carlo modelling of light-tissue interactions, an understanding of computational image reconstruction, or experience in biomedical image analysis would also be desirable. It is essential that the individual demonstrate a strong open-science ethos.

You should be able to demonstrate a strong scientific track record including paper, data, and open-source code publication, as well as presentation at international research conferences, commensurate with their research experience. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the laboratory, excellent communication and team working skills are essential. Key responsibilities will likely include: advanced computational modelling and simulation; conducting experimental validation of computational findings; and supporting graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the laboratory.

For more information on the research of the laboratory, please see http://www.bohndieklab.org. The successful candidate would ideally start as soon as possible after receiving the offer. Support is provided towards relocation expenses where appropriate.

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

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Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to molly.bridger@cruk.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA46621 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The filamentary pattern in which the Universe’s matter concentrates, the cosmic web, is predicted by the ΛCDM cosmological model and contains the majority of the universe’s matter. Detailed mapping of this interconnected structure of gaseous filaments, galaxies, quasars, dark matter, and voids, is central to a comprehensive understanding of the origin and evolution of our Universe. I will describe very deep narrow band imaging observations obtained using the Condor Array Telescope in New Mexico, centered on the Cosmic Evolution Survey (COSMOS) field at a redshift of z=2.45. We use several hydrodynamical simulations to predict the cosmic web Lyman-alpha emission properties. The simulation results show good agreement with the Condor data, supporting the notion that Condor has detected wide-field cosmic web emission, potentially marking the beginning of a new field of cosmology – detailed baryonic and dark matter cartography of the diffuse Universe. I will describe the details of these data and simulations and then discuss the construction of a new Condor in the Atacama that will go even deeper and which we hope will see first light towards the end of 2025.

• Speaker: Oleksii Sokoliuk, Aberdeen University
• Wednesday 16 July 2025, 13:45-14:15
• Venue: Hoyle Lecture theatre + Zoom .
• Series: Institute of Astronomy Seminars; organiser: Cristiano Longarini.

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he OUTLIERS project aims to find and study the most ancient stars in our Galaxy — stars that formed shortly after the Big Bang. These stars carry unique chemical fingerprints that tell us about the very first generations of stars, the first supernovae, and the early stages of galaxy formation. Although extremely rare and faint, they can still be found today thanks to the combined power of Gaia — which maps the positions and motions of over a billion stars — and new large spectroscopic surveys like DESI , WEAVE, and 4MOST. OUTLIERS uses this data to select and follow up the most promising candidates. By studying these stellar fossils in detail, we hope to answer long-standing questions about how the first stars formed, what elements they created, and how the Universe evolved in its earliest phases.

• Speaker: David Aguado, Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias
• Wednesday 16 July 2025, 13:15-13:45
• Venue: Hoyle Lecture theatre + Zoom .
• Series: Institute of Astronomy Seminars; organiser: Cristiano Longarini.

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he OUTLIERS project aims to find and study the most ancient stars in our Galaxy — stars that formed shortly after the Big Bang. These stars carry unique chemical fingerprints that tell us about the very first generations of stars, the first supernovae, and the early stages of galaxy formation. Although extremely rare and faint, they can still be found today thanks to the combined power of Gaia — which maps the positions and motions of over a billion stars — and new large spectroscopic surveys like DESI , WEAVE, and 4MOST. OUTLIERS uses this data to select and follow up the most promising candidates. By studying these stellar fossils in detail, we hope to answer long-standing questions about how the first stars formed, what elements they created, and how the Universe evolved in its earliest phases.

• Speaker: David Aguado, Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias
• Wednesday 16 July 2025, 13:15-13:45
• Venue: Hoyle Lecture theatre + Zoom .
• Series: Institute of Astronomy Seminars; organiser: Cristiano Longarini.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are for 12 months, starting on 1st October 2025.

A position exists for a Research Associate in the Physics and Chemistry of Solids research group at the Cavendish Laboratory (Physics Department).

The aim of the role is to explore damage characterisation of composite and related materials by quantifying the relationship between damage causal metrics and damage extend or mechanism.

During the 12-month period of the contract, the successful candidate will undertake the following research activities:

• Selection and acquisition/preparation of materials to be studied
• Application of damage to the prepared samples over a range of temperatures and strain rates, extracting quantitative causal metrics.
• Characterisation of damage, using X-ray computed tomography and mechanical testing for measurement of the residual strength of the samples post-damage, extracting quantitative damage metrics.
• Identification of the relationship between the causal and damage metrics.
• Production of a report to communicate the important findings to the community of interest, with the potential for presenting the outcome in a relevant conference.

The role holder will have the opportunity to use new, state-of-the-art X-ray computed tomography equipment, which will be part of the Collaborative R&D Environment (CORDE) in the Ray Dolby Centre of the Cavendish Laboratory. They will collaborate with specialist technicians within the facility, fellow researchers in the PCS group, and non-academic partners within the community of interest.

Appointment at Research Associate is dependent on having a PhD including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD and those who are in the process of submitting their PhD thesis (in which case appointment will initially be made at research assistant, Grade 5, and amended to research associate when the PhD is awarded). On receipt of PhD award, the appointee will move to Grade 7.

The ideal candidate will have a background in damage characterisation. Essential prerequisites include experience using X-ray computed tomography and laboratory experience including chemical, x-ray, cryogen, compressed gasses safety and training records. Knowledge of image processing techniques and relevant programming languages that facilitate these, is also essential.

The post holder will be located at the Ray Dolby Centre, Cavendish Laboratory 19 JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0US, UK.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant £34,132 (Grade 5) or Research Associate £37,174- £45,413 (Grade 7).

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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. 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.

Please be advised that references will be required in advance of interviews, for longlisted candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Dr Malvina Constantinou (mc954@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA46597 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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• Speaker: Irene Shivaei (CAB, Madrid)
• Friday 18 July 2025, 11:30-12:30
• Venue: Ryle Seminar Room, KICC + online.
• Series: Galaxies Discussion Group; organiser: Sandro Tacchella.

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We investigate the formation of intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) through hierarchical mergers of stellar-origin black holes (BHs), as well as BH mergers formed dynamically in nuclear star clusters. Using a semi-analytical approach that incorporates probabilistic, mass-function–dependent double-BH (DBH) pairing, binary–single encounters, and a mass-ratio–dependent prescription for energy dissipation in hardening binaries, we find that IMB Hs with masses of order 10²–10⁴ M⊙ can be formed solely through hierarchical mergers on timescales of a few hundred Myr to a few Gyr. Clusters with escape velocities ≳ 400 km s⁻¹ inevitably form high-mass IMB Hs. The spin distribution of IMB Hs with masses ≳ 10³ M⊙ is strongly clustered at χ ≈ 0.15, while for lower masses it peaks at χ ≈ 0.7. Eccentric mergers are more frequent for equal-mass binaries containing first- and second-generation BHs. Metal-rich, young, dense clusters can produce up to 20 of their DBH mergers with eccentricity ≥ 0.1 at 10 Hz, and ~ 2–9 of all in-cluster mergers form at > 10 Hz. Nuclear star clusters are therefore promising environments for the formation of highly eccentric DBH mergers, detectable with current gravitational-wave detectors. Clusters of extreme mass (∼ 10⁸ M⊙) and density (∼ 10⁸ M⊙ pc⁻³) can have about half of their DBH mergers with primary masses ≥ 100 M⊙. The fraction of in-cluster mergers increases rapidly with increasing escape velocity, approaching unity for Vesc ≳ 200 km s⁻¹. The cosmological DBH merger rate from nuclear clusters varies from ≲ 0.01 to 1 Gpc⁻³ yr⁻¹, where the large uncertainties stem from cluster initial conditions, number-density distributions, and the redshift evolution of nucleated galaxies.

• Speaker: Debatri Chattopadhyay
• Wednesday 09 July 2025, 13:15-13:45
• Venue: Hoyle Lecture theatre + Zoom .
• Series: Institute of Astronomy Seminars; organiser: Cristiano Longarini.

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• Speaker: Michele Ginolfi (Florence)
• Friday 24 October 2025, 11:30-12:30
• Venue: Ryle Seminar Room, KICC + online.
• Series: Galaxies Discussion Group; organiser: Sandro Tacchella.

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The Department of Physics is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their friendly team during an exciting period. The Department has recently taken occupancy of its new, state of the art, research facility, the Ray Dolby Centre.

We are based on the West Cambridge site and the role supports the finance administration needs of the Department of Physics.

The successful candidate will primarily support the AP Accounts Payable and expense processing function within the Physics Department. Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to; carrying out financial management and reporting activities on both general ledger accounts and research grants; provide financial advice to budget holders; assist with month-end, half year-end and year-end processes; ensure recharges and expenses are processed in a timely manner; contribute to the review of financial processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the University's Financial Regulations and cover for other Finance staff when required.

The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent qualification) in Maths and English, and have experience in an accounts-based role, with use of accountancy software packages and relevant reporting tools. You will have intermediate to advanced Excel skills in data manipulation and the presentation of financial information, good numerical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, as well as accuracy and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

In return we offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (36 days inclusive of bank holidays), a wide range of benefits known as CAMbens, family friendly policies to help maintain the work-life balance as well as development opportunities.

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

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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Paul Game at finance.advisor@phy.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA46504 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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• Speaker: Anne Verhamme (University of Geneva)
• Friday 11 July 2025, 11:30-12:30
• Venue: Ryle Seminar Room, KICC + online.
• Series: Galaxies Discussion Group; organiser: Sandro Tacchella.

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This talk presents ongoing work at the Spanish SKA Regional Centre (esSRC) in the context of the SRC Net 0.1. The first part focuses on the development of efficient data delivery techniques from the distributed Rucio-based storage system to the SRC infrastructure and, ultimately, to user workspaces. Several approaches have been evaluated to support science-ready access, yet current solutions often involve unnecessary data duplication in user areas, resulting in increased usage of storage and computational resources. To address this, we have prototyped mechanisms based on file linking, caching, and data reuse, enabling more efficient access paths for users. While these methods show promising improvements in terms of performance and resource usage, challenges remain, particularly in terms of orchestration, scalability, and compatibility with existing workload managers. The second part presents advances in the automated classification of neutral hydrogen (HI) profiles using machine learning methods, building on previous work [Parra et al., 2024, arXiv:2501.11657]. We outline a roadmap for extending these techniques to handle the data volumes expected from the SKA Observatory. This includes developing scalable pipelines capable of ingesting and processing large spectral datasets in a reproducible and efficient manner, and adapting the classification models to cope with the diversity and complexity of the SKA data products.

• Speaker: Dr. Manu Parra-Royón (Astrophysics Institute of Andalucia - Spanish National Research Council)
• Tuesday 08 July 2025, 11:15-12:00
• Venue: Coffee area, Battcock Centre.
• Series: Hills Coffee Talks; organiser: Charles Walker.

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We investigate the formation of intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) through hierarchical mergers of stellar-origin black holes (BHs), as well as BH mergers formed dynamically in nuclear star clusters. Using a semi-analytical approach that incorporates probabilistic, mass-function–dependent double-BH (DBH) pairing, binary–single encounters, and a mass-ratio–dependent prescription for energy dissipation in hardening binaries, we find that IMB Hs with masses of order 10²–10⁴ M⊙ can be formed solely through hierarchical mergers on timescales of a few hundred Myr to a few Gyr. Clusters with escape velocities ≳ 400 km s⁻¹ inevitably form high-mass IMB Hs. The spin distribution of IMB Hs with masses ≳ 10³ M⊙ is strongly clustered at χ ≈ 0.15, while for lower masses it peaks at χ ≈ 0.7. Eccentric mergers are more frequent for equal-mass binaries containing first- and second-generation BHs. Metal-rich, young, dense clusters can produce up to 20 of their DBH mergers with eccentricity ≥ 0.1 at 10 Hz, and ~ 2–9 of all in-cluster mergers form at > 10 Hz. Nuclear star clusters are therefore promising environments for the formation of highly eccentric DBH mergers, detectable with current gravitational-wave detectors. Clusters of extreme mass (∼ 10⁸ M⊙) and density (∼ 10⁸ M⊙ pc⁻³) can have about half of their DBH mergers with primary masses ≥ 100 M⊙. The fraction of in-cluster mergers increases rapidly with increasing escape velocity, approaching unity for Vesc ≳ 200 km s⁻¹. The cosmological DBH merger rate from nuclear clusters varies from ≲ 0.01 to 1 Gpc⁻³ yr⁻¹, where the large uncertainties stem from cluster initial conditions, number-density distributions, and the redshift evolution of nucleated galaxies.

• Speaker: Debatri Chattopadhyay
• Tuesday 01 July 2025, 13:15-13:45
• Venue: Hoyle Lecture theatre + Zoom .
• Series: Institute of Astronomy Seminars; organiser: Cristiano Longarini.

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The Isaac Science project are looking for a biologist/biochemist who is passionate about teaching and widening participation at university to join the Isaac team. The role holder will work as part of the Isaac team of physicists, mathematicians, chemist and biologist, to support students nationally in raising their attainment and applications to research intensive universities. This is to be achieved through the Isaac Science free online platform and through a weekly programme of work and tutorials in our STEM SMART programme (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/stem-smart) which will develop a deeper understanding of biology and mathematical biology through problem solving.

As the project biologist, the role holder will be tasked with the production, quality assurance and delivery of online and print resources. Some source materials will be provided as a starting point and catalyst. They will develop resources to cover core topics within the school biology curriculum that are fundamental to future study in biology from key stage 4 through to university with direction from the senior project biologist and the assistant director of Isaac Science. They will be required to deliver online tutorials to both large (~500) and small groups (10) of students as well as prepare and deliver in person lectures.

It is essential that candidates have a degree in biology or biochemistry and experience of teaching at secondary to sixth form level (but need not necessarily have qualified teacher status or a PGCE). They will also ideally have taught students at university level and have detailed knowledge of the UK school curriculum and its content. It is vital that the role holder has an excellent eye for detail and accuracy but can also deliver to tight timescales and efficiently. Successful candidates will have excellent IT skills with significant experience of working with LaTeX, html, drawing packages such as Inkscape and video packages such as Camtasia.

The role is full-time and the role holder will ideally be in post by the beginning of January 2026. We are open to job sharing for this role, for example, two people working 0.5 FTE. The length of the contract is to 31st January 2029 in the first instance with a potential extension (subject to funding).

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a pre-interview task and an in person task on the day of their interview. Interviews are scheduled to take place at the beginning of the week commencing 1st September 2025.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 January 2029 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Informal enquires are welcome and should be directed to David Taylor (dst28@cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference KA46442 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Isaac Science project are looking for a chemist/biochemist who is passionate about teaching and widening participation at university to join the Isaac team. The role holder will work as part of the Isaac team of physicists, mathematicians, chemist and biologist, to support students nationally in raising their attainment and applications to research intensive universities. This is to be achieved through the Isaac Science free online platform and through a weekly programme of work and tutorials in our STEM SMART programme (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/stem-smart) which will develop a deeper understanding of chemistry through problem solving.

As the project chemist, the role holder will be tasked with the production, quality assurance and delivery of online and print resources. Some source materials will be provided as a starting point and catalyst. They will develop resources to cover core topics within the school chemistry curriculum that are fundamental to future study in chemistry from key stage 4 through to university with direction from the senior project chemist and the assistant director of Isaac Science. They will be required to deliver online tutorials to both large (~500) and small groups (10) of students as well as prepare and deliver in person lectures.

It is essential that candidates have a degree in chemistry or biochemistry and experience of teaching at secondary to sixth form level (but need not necessarily have qualified teacher status or a PGCE). They will also ideally have taught students at university level and have detailed knowledge of the UK school curriculum and its content. It is vital that the role holder has an excellent eye for detail and accuracy but can also deliver to tight timescales and efficiently. Successful candidates will have excellent IT skills with significant experience of working with LaTeX, HTML, drawing packages such as Inkscape and video packages such as Camtasia.

The role is full-time and the role holder will ideally be in post by the beginning of January 2026. We are open to job sharing for this role, for example, two people working 0.5 FTE. The length of the contract is to 31st January 2029 in the first instance with a potential extension (subject to funding).

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a pre-interview task and an in person task on the day of their interview. Interviews are scheduled to take place at the beginning of the week commencing 1st September 2025.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 January 2029 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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

Informal enquires are welcome and should be directed to David Taylor (dst28@cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference KA46443 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 Isaac Science project are looking for a physicist who is passionate about teaching and widening participation at university to join the Isaac team. The role holder will work as part of the Isaac team of physicists, mathematicians, chemists and biologists, to support students nationally in raising their attainment and applications to research intensive universities. This is to be achieved through the Isaac Science free online platform and through a weekly programme of work and tutorials in our STEM SMART programme of work and tutorials in our STEM SMART programme (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/stem-smart) which will develop a deeper understanding of chemistry through problem solving.

As a project physicist, the role holder will be tasked with the production, quality assurance and delivery of online and print resources. They will develop resources to cover core topics within the school physics curriculum that are fundamental to future study in physics from key stage 3 through to university with direction from the assistant director of Isaac Science. They will be required to deliver online tutorials to both large (~500) and small groups (10) of students as well as prepare and deliver in person lectures.

This role holder will report to the associate director of Isaac Science and in addition to content development and delivery they will assist the associate director in event coordination and management, particularly with respect to the STEM SMART programme and residential.

It is essential that candidates have a degree in physics/engineering or applied mathematics and experience of teaching at secondary to sixth form level (but need not necessarily have qualified teacher status or a PGCE). They will also ideally have taught students at university level and have detailed knowledge of the UK school curriculum and its content. It is vital that the role holder has an excellent eye for detail and accuracy but can also deliver to tight timescales and efficiently. Successful candidates will have excellent IT skills with significant experience of working with LaTeX, html, drawing packages such as Inkscape and video packages such as Camtasia.

The role is full-time and the role holder will ideally be in post by the beginning of January 2026. We are open to job sharing for this role, for example, two people working 0.5 FTE. The length of the contract is to 31st January 2029 in the first instance with a potential extension (subject to funding).

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a pre-interview task and an in person task on the day of their interview. Interviews are scheduled to take place at the beginning of the week commencing 1st September 2025.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 January 2029 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Informal enquires are welcome and should be directed to David Taylor (dst28@cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference KA46446 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 presentation will open with some reflections on the early part of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, where questions asked about engineering realities constraining science aspirations were raised. Early encounters between Scientists and Engineers considered Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) as one of the constraints. Some formative developments of this specific Radio Astronomy (RA) project, with a focus on the XDM , KAT7 and then MeerKAT in South Africa, will be introduced and related to unexpected RFI . The picture will then be widened to unpack an understanding of RFI and ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for RA and science projects more generally. Two European examples will be considered. A short diversion into the language that EMC engineers use in RFI and what RA presents as uv-plane data will be taken.

• Speaker: Prof. Howard Reader
• Tuesday 01 July 2025, 11:15-12:00
• Venue: Coffee area, Battcock Centre.
• Series: Hills Coffee Talks; organiser: Charles Walker.

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