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The first PhD students are just starting their studies at the CASCADE Centre, our dedicated new Computer Architecture and Semiconductor Design Centre.

CEB named best in the UK for chemical engineering in 2026 university guides.

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We are currently recruiting an Assistant/Associate Professor in Algorithms and Complexity to join us in this Department.

Cambridge Power Electronics Laboratory showcased research breakthroughs at leading power electronics conferences, ECCE Europe and PCIM Shanghai.

Professor Sam Stranks has been announced as the recipient of 2025 Institute of Physics Nevill Mott Medal and Prize.

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Professor David Fairen-Jimenez on a big week for the metal-organic framework (MOF) community.

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The School of Technology is looking for an experienced generalist administrator to join the team as a School Business and Operations Manager.

In this role you will provide floating support across the School of Technology, working at a senior level to undertake and lead on various projects at either a School or Departmental level.

This role may be deployed into different functions, for example acting as the operational lead of a specific professional service function in a Department or undertaking project work such as reviewing a function within a department or leading on work equality, diversity and inclusion to support an Athena Swan application.

The role will require flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to different circumstances based on shifting priorities and needs within the School.

The key duties will vary depending on the assignment, but may include:

Supporting and advising, as appropriate, the Head of Department and other senior stakeholders in the development of an academic and operational strategy in a range of areas which may include finance, HR, estate operations

Working with relevant academic leads, either at the Departmental or School level, to provide support for teaching and education and to oversee research administration

Effective change management, working to prepare people for change associated with any given project

Engaging with and understanding the financial implications of work undertaken for departments, both ongoing operational and one-off project support

Overseeing management of space and facilities within the framework set by the Estate Division

Working with the School and Institutional HR Teams, as appropriate, to ensure the provision of comprehensive support in relation to HR matters

Communication and external relations, including liaising with the Office of External Affairs and Communications and the VC's Office concerning Departmental events and commemorations

The ideal candidate will have experience within higher education administration, particularly dealing with senior academic and professional services staff.

You will have proven staff management skills, with substantial experience of strategic planning, policy development, HR knowledge and financial and project management.

Additional information regarding the role may be found within the Further Particulars via the link below. Your application, along with a covering letter, should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria.

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working.

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

The closing date for applications is 2 November 2025

Interviews will be held on Friday 14 November.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 June 2027 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.

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

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Becky Ramshaw, School Administrator (Governance and Operations) at govern-ops@tech.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference NN47426 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.

Cambridge Engineering alumni Nathan Jackrazi and Dr Amy Rochford have been announced the winners of the 2025 King’s College Entrepreneurship Prize with their start-up Axo Neurotech. Third prize went to MPhil student Chris Tagnon, co-founder of CAST Energy.

Alumnus Michael Korn, inventor and founder of the KwickScreen privacy system used across the NHS, has launched a new venture aimed at addressing one of the UK’s most persistent challenges - turning world-class innovation into commercial success.

New research led by the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (GZ) and Queen Mary University of London, could redefine how we interact with everyday tools and devices – thanks to a novel method for printing ultra-thin conductive microfibres.

Mortality after emergency abdominal surgery is more than three times higher in the least developed countries compared to the most developed. Yet among those who undergo surgery, injuries tend to be less severe – raising concerns that those most critically injured are not even reaching the operating theatre.

Intelligent beings such as humans do not learn in isolation. So neither should robots, argues Prof Amanda Prorok in an editorial on collective learning in Science Robotics.

Congratulations to Professor Swami Swaminathan on being elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of his outstanding and continuing contributions to the profession.

Prof Cecilia Mascolo has just been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of her 'exceptional contributions to the field'.

Hugh Thomas has won the John Winbolt Prize for his paper, 'Can sharing car trips deliver meaningful emissions savings? The case of Great Britain' published in the journal Applied Energy.

A new fund seeking to advance the pace and impact of maths discovery by supporting projects important for the field has made a grant to two researchers here.

Ruben Ruiz-Mateos Serrano has taken his PhD research to the next level by launching Polytecks – a spin-out dedicated to faster, earlier and more accurate diagnostics for heart defects.

A research collaboration between a graduate student here and global biopharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca has led to an important advancement in the field of AI-assisted drug discovery.

in a first-of-a-kind study, a researcher here has trialled an unusual solution for carers who feel stressed and isolated: regular chats with a humanoid robot.

As a child growing up in New Jersey, Lane Painter was fascinated by robots of all kinds. He was curious about how they worked, how they were built, and most importantly, what they might do.