"Broodbank Fellow (Fixed Term)"

University of Cambridge - Department of Plant Sciences

The Managers of the Broodbank Fund invite applications for a fellowship to be held in any Department in the School of the Biological Sciences at the University of Cambridge from 1 October 2026 or otherwise by negotiation. The Research Fellow is required to carry out research in biochemistry or biophysics, with special reference to the principles and practice of food preservation. These terms will be interpreted broadly to include fundamental research including molecular processes.

The fellow must have a PhD in a Biological Sciences subject. Candidates should provide evidence of outstanding academic excellence, a high quality and original research proposal and evidence of their capabilities as an independent researcher.

The research will be based at a laboratory within the University of Cambridge. Applicants must identify and obtain consent of an appropriate host. The successful candidate can apply for an annual research expenses budget of up to £12,000.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. Applications looking for part time work are welcome. The duration of funding will be extended to take account of part time working.

To apply please upload 3 attachments. One should be an outline of the proposed research stating how this bears on the principles and practice of food preservation, the University Department within which you hope to work and whose research group you hope to join, and a short summary of estimated research expenses. The second should be a letter of support from the head of the research group from your chosen Department. The third should be your CV.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Please notice that if you have not received any news from us 1 month after the closing date you should consider that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Please quote reference PD48977 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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