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Deputy Head of Cavendish Engineering

The Cavendish Laboratory is the place of pioneering physics, that's been at the forefront of scientific discovery for 150 years, and will continue to be, because we never sit still. The Cavendish Laboratory has made several important discoveries, including: the discovery of the electron (1897), the neutron (1932), the structure of DNA (1953); thirty Cavendish researchers have won Nobel Prizes. We're trailblazers who continue to extend the frontiers of physics.

The Department has moved into our new state-of-the-art, multi-million pound Ray Dolby Centre which will be the centrepiece of the new Cavendish Laboratory. This is an exciting and challenging time for the Department, and we would like to find a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude towards change and development to join us.

A reorganisation and merger of several professional services teams within the Department of Physics has led to the creation of Cavendish Engineering - one of the largest, most advanced multidisciplinary university workshops within the UK.

An opportunity has arisen that requires a candidate with a very strong mechanical understanding, fantastic team leadership, excellent communication and multi-tasking skills to be considered for this critical position. Reporting to the Head of Cavendish Engineering, you will directly manage the mechanical workshop team, and support and represent the head in all others of engineering and management as required.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be sent to Ceri Williamson, Head of Cavendish Engineering (caw204@cam.ac.uk).

Please include a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter in the upload section of your online application.

Please quote reference KA48523 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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