The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Research Laboratory Technician to support the research activities of Professor Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri’s group. The Sferruzzi-Perri Laboratory investigates how genetic and environmental factors influence fetal development, pregnancy, and long-term health of both the mother and offspring. The group focuses on understanding the role of the placenta, the organ that develops alongside the fetus and regulates nutrient transport and hormonal support during pregnancy, as a key mediator of these outcomes.

The role holder will provide both technical expertise and operational leadership to support the group’s expanding research programme. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on experimental work and laboratory leadership, and who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven research environment.

Candidates should be educated to BSc level or higher in a life sciences discipline and have prior experience in an academic or industrial research setting. You will have experience in managing animal colonies as well as histology and molecular biology techniques. You will also have a strong interest in supporting developmental, pregnancy, and women’s health research.

For more information about the role and the skill and experience the successful candidate will have, please see the further particulars.

To apply, please register and follow the process here: The University of Cambridge: Web Recruitment

Closing date: Midnight on 28th June 2026.

Please quote reference PM49747 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.