Two Research Assistant posts are available in the Connectomics Group directed by Greg Jefferis in the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge. We have obtained a Wellcome Discovery Award to proofread, annotate, and analyse the first mosquito brain connectome, with a focus on the chemosensory circuits involved in human host-seeking. Applicants will work with electron-microscopy image data, annotate and proofread automatically segmented reconstructions of neurons, develop open source tools for data analysis/processing, and perform neuron morphology, connectivity, graph/circuit analyses etc. to obtain biological insight. A background in neurobiology or a strong quantitative preparation (e.g. in bioinformatics/computer science) will be helpful.

Successful candidates will join a team based in Zoology with 15 team members, carrying out data processing and computational analysis of neuronal reconstruction data. They will interact closely with a similar team in the US as well as experimental groups in Cambridge (Greg Jefferis) and Boston (Meg Younger). Candidates will need to be highly motivated and develop a good understanding of the nature of the data and the scientific aims of the project. This will be critical to setting priorities as the project develops. Close teamwork and a collaborative spirit will be essential, but team members will have increasing opportunities for scientific independence as their expertise develops.

Candidates will report to a team leader based in Zoology and will be mentored by an experienced post-doc. There will be opportunities to contribute to training new team members as the group expands and to general project management, as well as to participate in public engagement activities.

The roles will be based on site in the Department of Zoology.

Interview dates: Interview in Cambridge between 16th and 20th June 2025 (may be conducted remotely under exceptional circumstances).

Fixed-term: The funds for these posts are available for two years, with a possibility of extension subject to project status and funding. available for 2 years in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

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

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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Anastasia Nezhentseva.

Email: an286@cam.ac.uk Telephone: (0)1223 330117

Please quote reference PF45916 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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An exciting new opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate has become available within the Bivalve Transmissible Neoplasia Group (www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/btn), a newly-established small, interactive and international research team based at the Department of Zoology, with strong collaborative links with other groups in Cambridge and beyond. The group's research is focused on the genetics and evolution of a recently discovered family of clonally transmissible cancers which affect several species of marine bivalves.

This new position is part of an ERC-funded project examining genome evolution in hundreds of samples from multiple independent marine transmissible cancer clones. The role provides an exciting opportunity to combine single-cell cancer genomics with molecular cytogenetics and statistical modelling to study the causes and consequences of extreme chromosomal instability in these cancers.

The role will involve: - Learning and applying cytogenetic methods for generation and analysis of chromosome imaging data - Developing new methods for inference of copy number alterations from single-cell DNA sequencing data - Analysing patterns of single-cell copy number variation to identify mechanistic signatures of chromosomal instability - Interacting with international experts in molecular cytogenetics, single-cell sequencing, somatic evolution, and comparative cancer genomics - Possible scope for field work involving marine bivalves.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, passionate about cancer genome biology and somatic evolution, and willing to learn, develop and apply state-of-the-art molecular and computational approaches. They will hold a PhD in a relevant subject, have a solid computational background, and be able to curate, analyse and interpret complex single-cell data sets. Experience in molecular biology, cytogenetics or histopathology is desirable.

Please refer to the Further Particulars for more information.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years, with a possibility of extension subject to project status and funding.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

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

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Anastasia Nezhentseva.

Email: an286@cam.ac.uk Telephone: (0)1223 330117

Please quote reference PF45896 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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A Research Associate post is available in the Global Coastal Wetlands Research Group directed by Thomas Worthington in the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge.

The applicant will work on large-scale understanding of coastal wetlands - primarily mangrove forests and tidal marshes. This will include mapping and modelling of distribution, value, condition, and opportunities for restoration. The work will be highly collaborative, notably with The Nature Conservancy, but also with academic, NGO, and other partners.

The Project's main goal will be to improve our understanding of these ecosystems as a means to support conservation interventions, including protection and restoration. Outputs will inform both international and local interventions, for the benefit of biodiversity and the many stakeholders who benefit from these ecosystems. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject such as interdisciplinary ocean science, or ecology and preferably a good understanding of the conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems. The successful candidate will also require strong technical skills in terms of statistical and spatial analyses, and the ability to coordinate and manage large datasets.

The successful candidate will be based in the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI)'s David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, which provides exceptional opportunities for applied interdisciplinary collaboration. The candidate will have the opportunity develop a large network of research collaborators based at universities and non-governmental organizations. The work is on site.

There will be the potential for the Research Associate to work with researchers based at The Nature Conservancy, contributing to research across different themes, which will include looking across the seascape at the three main coastal wetlands - tidal marshes, mangroves, and seagrasses.

When applying please pay special attention to the personal specifications as these form the basis of the selection process. Please explain clearly how you meet the essential and, where possible, the desirable criteria. Please do not include degree certificates and transcripts, or pdfs of published papers as these will not be reviewed.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

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

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Anastasia Nezhentseva.

Email: an286@cam.ac.uk Telephone: (0)1223 330117

Please quote reference PF45834 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.