Total 82 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Cambridge, SW1A 1AA

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Closing date is midnight on 26 August 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 12 September 2024 Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Your new Organisation
You will be working for a local Oxfordshire contractor who have an established present within Oxford. They have a massive family feel to the company where they often have social events together. The mechanical package is £18 million.
As a senior project manager, you will:

• Enforce high standards of safety and quality on your site(s)
• Must have at least 5 years working experience for a Building Services Tier 1 or Subcontractor
• Must have Building Services experience including Mechanical Installation
• Ideally, experience working on Pharmaceutical Projects
• You will have knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems.
• Manage all resources, including labour, plant, materials, and supply chain.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and best practices.
• Work in mixed collaborative teams to deliver major projects.
• Add value to projects through innovation and value management.
• Hold the Principal Contractor responsibility under the CDM Regulations

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 per year, depending on experience.
• A generous benefits package, including pension, healthcare, car allowance, and bonus scheme.
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• A range of training and development opportunities
• A chance to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the UK.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV Feel free to call us on 01223 464 577 for an informal chat or to find out more.

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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Arrange briefings for teams as appropriate and undertake presentations if required on the nature and requirements of the study. Assisting the trial managers and other members of the study team with the general delivery of the study. Liaise with the study sponsor, clinicians and research collaborators. Organise data collection opportunities associated with the research study. Completion of screening logs to capture data on participants approached and consented. To attend training and ongoing supervision for the trial as developed and delivered by the Central Management Team and supported by the site clinical Principal Investigator. Enter and check quantitative research data. Undertake advance planning to meet deadlines for formal study monitoring and study milestones (e.g. participant recruitment, data collection and data analysis) To support writing papers for publication during dissemination of results. Ensure compliance with research and clinical governance guidelines, training, data protection and ethical requirements.

Are you passionate about exemplary Healthcare sector Design?

Do you understand Healthcare Technical Memoranda? (HTMs)

Are you either an experienced Design Manager or an experienced Healthcare designer?

Then we would love to hear from you!!

Laing O'Rourke has a proven and unparalleled track record of successful delivery in the healthcare sector. We have built 18 hospitals since 2010, delivering world-class facilities for clinical staff and patients, including specialist cancer care facilities. Most recently delivering the Louisa Martindale Building in Brighton, the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the Grange University Hospital in Wales, as well as the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool, and before that the Cancer Centre at Guy's & St Thomas in London.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and people focused Building Services Senior Design Manager with healthcare experience to join Laing O'Rourke's Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital Team.

This Senior Design Manager will lead the delivery of effective design across this single large-scale project. They provide a focus for, and lead the pre-construction phase design processes, liaising with the client, the design team, in-house bid team and the operations team. On live projects, they implement and lead the processes that enable the design to be challenged and interrogated within a collaborative team framework, to enable risks to be reduced.

This Senior Design Manager will be a senior member of the Design Job Family and Technical Function, which is there to ensure technical excellence, assurance and performance across all projects and opportunities from pre-project, early engagement and work winning through to detailed delivery. All our designers are part of our Engineering Enterprise which aims to maximise and realise the potential of design to increase certainty on our projects.

What will the role look like?

• Providing a focus for and lead the pre-construction phase briefing and design processes.
• Leads LOR's design management procedures, providing a functional link between the commercial and construction teams and the designers throughout the project life.
• Implements the processes that enable the design to be challenged and interrogated within a collaborative team framework.
• Implements agreed processes for the production, control and distribution of design information at different project stages.
• Ensures regular progress reporting of the design.
• Ensures design information is thoroughly reviewed: for buildability, safety and maintainability, 'completeness & compliance' and technical suitability before use.
• Assists the Design Leader in promoting innovation in design management, methodology, processes and practices.
• Assist the Design Leader in promoting the application and adoption of the Company's vision and values in all design management activities.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Experience end to end in managing design - from concept to handover.
• First degree in Mechanical Engineering / Other appropriate construction related qualification plus design related experience.
• Healthcare sector specialism as well as deep and broad experience managing the design of construction or building services projects.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

Wrong location for you? We have live healthcare projects across the UK plus a huge pipeline of work in the Healthcare sector and would love to expand our talent pools with passionate and technically brilliant people.

About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please get in touch.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Closing date is midnight on 14 August 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 22 August 2024 Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To identify potential participants from CPFT and CUH clinical services, community services, university and NHS databases, specialist clinics, third sector organisations, and other access routes, for CRN portfolio studies related to neuro-degeneration. To work with the clinical teams to map the patient pathway for each trial. Some skills include but are not limited to performing ECGs, physical examination and phlebotomy and associated processing. To perform venepuncture, process blood samples, ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens as outlined in study protocol. To assist with other relevant investigations (including brain imaging and lumbar punctures) and process samples as required. To maintain accurate patient records to the highest standard and ensure all relevant information is documented within the patients medical notes.

Graduate Science Academic Mentor

Southwark, South London

Have you been searching for the right opportunity to bring your academics into the classroom as a career?

Is teaching a potential career path on your radar that you want to gain more experience in as a Graduate Science Academic Mentor?

Could a career within education be the best way for you to share your subject passion and apply your established skillset?

KPI Education are looking to deploy a recent graduate who shows highly-developed understandings within science as a Graduate Science Academic Mentor this September.

Graduate Science Academic Mentor | Person Specification

• Graduate Science Academic Mentor
• Must have degree 2:1 or higher – Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Biosciences, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, etc…
• Relevant experience – Welcomed but not essential
• Genuine passion for science and a drive for successful education

Graduate Science Academic Mentor | Job Specification

• Graduate Science Academic Mentor role
• Established technology college with excellent lab resources
• Support students using initiative and academic understandings
• Aid practical lessons and help plan engaging activities
• Work with students aiming to gain places in Russell group universities
• Deliver 1-1 and group work sessions to GCSE and A-Level students
• Engage in bespoke training opportunities
• Full time role Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Earn £500-£540 per week
• Start date: 2nd September 2024

This Graduate Science Academic Mentor role is based at an innovative, high-achieving secondary school in the borough of Southwark.

Easily commutable to by surrounding boroughs, this school is fostering the perfect opportunity for a science graduate to excel and share their subject excellence with eager leaners.

Producing exceptional Russell group alumni, this school is well known within the community as an exceptional place to learn and teach.

As a Graduate Science Academic Mentor you will encourage excellence. Being provided relevant training and support across the span of an academic year, you will learn the fundamentals of successful teaching pedagogy and spend your time in a rewarding career that welcomes a new challenge every day.

Contact Holly Grant at KPI Education to enquire or click ‘apply’ to be considered for this Graduate Science Academic Mentor role.

INDEDU

You will have an opportunity to work with world leading collaborators and to develop skills in cutting-edge clinical trials, trials conduct and delivery, data analysis and statistics, writing research protocols and HRA applications, manuscript writing and presentations, for example. You will gain training in Good Clinical Practice and provide clinical support for trials, conduct trial assessments and gain skills in pharmacovigilance and study reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in research and they would be supported to develop their own research interests and encouraged to register for a higher degree. The post holder will also be required to fulfil clinical commitments within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and it is expected this would be one sessions a week by arrangement. Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow Core (ST1-2) / Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Respiratory Clinical Trials based in Clinical Pharmacology.

We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow who will be embedded in a multi-disciplinary clinical research unit with strong links with the University of Cambridge, working in clinical trials, primarily in Respiratory Medicine.

The Clinical Research Fellow will be supervised by Dr Marie Fisk, COPD Researcher and Professor Ian Wilkinson, Head of the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a full-time post is available from July/August 2024 for up to three years and will involve working within the departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Respiratory Medicine, but a minimum term of 12 months may be considered by arrangement.

In order to be considered applicants must have:
• Degree in Medicine (MBBS or equivalent).
• MRCP or equivalent qualification.
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application.

Applicants who have completed Foundation training and are either planning to apply for, or already have Core Medical or Specialist training experience (or equivalent) with interest in Respiratory Medicine, General Medicine, or Clinical Pharmacology or Cardiovascular Medicine and research would be well suited to this post.

Please note that this post does notcarry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an “F3” role.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

You will have an opportunity to work with world leading collaborators and to develop skills in cutting-edge clinical trials, trials conduct and delivery, data analysis and statistics, writing research protocols and HRA applications, manuscript writing and presentations, for example.

You will gain training in Good Clinical Practice and provide clinical support for trials, conduct trial assessments and gain skills in pharmacovigilance and study reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in research and they would be supported to develop their own research interests and encouraged to register for a higher degree.

The post holder will also be required to fulfil clinical commitments within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and it is expected this would be one sessions a week by arrangement.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

We are seeking a research assistant to work within the Group of Dr Clémence Blouet at the Institute of Metabolic Science, within a programme aimed at understanding the mechanisms through which brain nutrient sensing contributes to appetite, metabolism and body weight regulation.

This position offers an ideal opportunity for motivated scientists wishing to develop their research skills in neurobiology within a world-class research environment.

In this role, you will undertake laboratory-based work and support research on mouse models. Applicants need to have the ability to use standard histological techniques, use confocal microscopy and perform image analysis. Applicants also need to have the ability to work with mouse models.

You will be expected to:

Routinely prepare samples for histological analysis
Image histology samples and perform image analysis
Develop and validate new histological, imaging and quantification protocols
Use an electronic lab book to record your lab log,
Ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local polices and legal requirements
Contribute to laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field
Assist in training students and other members of the laboratory.
Contribute to basic mouse assessments and colony management
Overview general laboratory management (ordering, instrument calibration, sample/reagent inventories, etc..)
To be considered for this position, you must:

Possess a BSc degree or equivalent in neuroscience, biochemistry, physiology, or a related field
Have skills in working independently to solve experimental problems.
Be self-motivated, creative, and curious
Possess excellent record-keeping, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Hold a personal license from the home office
You should have experience with:

Basic molecular biology techniques
Basic mouse husbandry techniques
Basic mouse dosing procedures
Histology and imaging
Applicants should also be eligible for a Home Office Personal License

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 9 January 2026 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

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

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. 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 include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 1st August 2024

Date of interview: First Week in September

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Cancer Trials with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust available from 18 July 2024 for 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Physician wanting to develop their career and gain experience as a Clinical Researcher within the Cancer Directorate at CUH.

This post may be suitable for Trainees, either before or after specialist Oncology training (or equivalent) and appropriate training, according to the level of the appointee’s experience, will be offered, and monitored by a named Senior Supervisor. A knowledge of clinical trial delivery and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), relating to trials would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with Senior Investigators and research staff in the day-to-day care and management of patients on trials, receiving experimental treatment both in early and late phase settings.

This post will offer the opportunity for training in all aspects of trial delivery from conception through to completion. The appointee will attend research-orientated outpatient clinics, participating in multidisciplinary teams for the management of solid and haematological cancers. Direct participation in research and audit projects is strongly encouraged.

The successful candidate will have some experience in Oncology, combined with a desire to enhance their knowledge and skills in relation to the conduct of clinical trials in patients with cancer.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Jul 2024

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Closing date is midnight on 4 July 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 19 July 2024 Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Science Technician Required In Redditch

September Start

Full Time

Pay rates between *£85-£120* per day depending on experience

Teacher Active are currently working with a secondary school based in Worcestershire that is recruiting for a highly skilled Science Technician who can provide support to the Head of Department and the Senior Technician with preparation tasks. The successful candidate will assist in practical lessons, provide technical advice to both staff and students; and support the department with organisation as well as managing practical resources and maintenance of equipment.

The desired Science technician will have:

• At least 6-12 months experience in the role of Science Technician.
• Have experience working in education as a technician
• Relevant Health & Safety Certificates
• Experience in Chemistry (desirable)

TeacherActive will be able to offer the successful applicant a friendly and approachable service along with the following:

• Competitive rates of pay
• An experienced consultant who will support you in your placements
• Introductions to other schools which use supply technicians

All our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with administration charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

To apply, please contact Nachma at nachma.abdi@teacheractive.com or call on 0121 200 3224

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Closing date is midnight on 2 July 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 9 July Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To identify potential participants from CPFT and CUH clinical services, community services, university and NHS databases, specialist clinics, third sector organisations, and other access routes, for CRN portfolio studies related to neuro-degeneration. To work with the clinical teams to map the patient pathway for each trial. Some skills include but are not limited to performing ECGs, physical examination and phlebotomy and associated processing. To perform venepuncture, process blood samples, ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens as outlined in study protocol. To assist with other relevant investigations (including brain imaging and lumbar punctures) and process samples as required. To maintain accurate patient records to the highest standard and ensure all relevant information is documented within the patients medical notes.