Director, Microscopy & Bioscience Platform

University of Cambridge; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for the Director of the School of the Biological Sciences Microscopy Bioscience Platform. Based at the city centre campus, the role leads a multidisciplinary team and drives innovation in microscopy across CAIC facilities and affiliated departments.

The appointee will build strategic partnerships, oversee budgets, and guide research translation, with a focus on sustaining excellence in imaging science within a global context.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable leadership experience in people and facility management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Microscopy Bioscience Platform across seven Departments.
• Foster collaborations with world-leading scientists and external partners.
• Ensure financial sustainability and strategic partnerships within microscopy research.

Job description

University of Cambridge invites applications for the Director of the School of the Biological Sciences Microscopy Bioscience Platform. Based at the city centre campus, the role leads a multidisciplinary team and drives innovation in microscopy across CAIC facilities and affiliated departments.

The appointee will build strategic partnerships, oversee budgets, and guide research translation, with a focus on sustaining excellence in imaging science within a global context.