Job Opportunities

The Board of Electors to the Charles Darwin Professorship of Animal Embryology invite applications for this endowed Professorship from persons whose work is connected with animal or human developmental biology, to take up appointment on 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in a research area related to developmental biology, with a focus on animal or human embryology, and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

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

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

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

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than 15 October 2024.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Sarah Bray, Joint Head of Department Physiology Development and Neuroscience, tel: +44 (0)1223 765222, e-mail: sjb32@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference PC42942 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.