Researchers interacting Xiong lab

Make a career move to the Gurdon Institute

We encourage you to come and join our friendly community, whether you are interested in a research post or a core/support role. With around 300 people on site, you can get to know familiar faces all around the building.

Latest job opportunities

  • Building Services Technician

    A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a versatile Building Services Technician to join our building maintenance/facilities team. The team provides an essential efficient, reliable and valued service to…

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  • Research Assistant in Developmental Mechanics

    We are looking for a full-time Research Assistant working closely with Dr Fengtong Ji in Dr Fengzhu Xiong's lab at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will…

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Researcher at bench in Ma lab

The Gurdon Institute is a very diverse environment that takes care of its postgraduate students really well!

Matthew McCormack, PhD student, Ma lab
Silver beads in beakers

The Gurdon Institute has given me considerable support throughout the years that I have been working here; aiding my redeployment, facilitating flexible part-time working and most recently awarding me a promotion.

Research associate
Sets of screwdrivers in the Xiong lab

I have found the Institute an amazing place to work while raising a young family. Very flexible and understanding.

Professional support staff
Photo of PhD student retreat 2017

Postgraduates

We have a thriving population of PhD students and other graduates who contribute greatly to both the stimulating research environment and the life of the Institute as a whole.

Postgraduates
Poster for the GIPA Inequality Retreat 2018

Postdocs

Postdocs and Research Associates together make up our biggest staff category, and are the engine of our research output.

Postdocs
Close up on microscope stage fine controls, Xiong lab

Group leaders

We advertise for new group leaders about once each year.

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