Interim Lab Manager - Flexible, Advanced Research Facility

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge seeks an experienced Interim Laboratory Manager to lead the GK Batchelor Laboratory, a 900m² experimental facility supporting over 50 projects annually in fluid mechanics, robotics, and biological physics.

You will oversee operations, provide technical leadership, coordinate refurbishment projects, design bespoke setups, manage infrastructure, and ensure strict health, safety and compliance standards to

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in engineering or physical sciences or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in academic research.
• Experience leading and coordinating large experimental facilities.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the GK Batchelor Laboratory.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic oversight.
• Lead refurbishment projects and design bespoke experimental setups.
• Manage specialist infrastructure and ensure health, safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Health & safety

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's or PhD in engineering or physical sciences

Job description

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge seeks an experienced Interim Laboratory Manager to lead the GK Batchelor Laboratory, a 900m² experimental facility supporting over 50 projects annually in fluid mechanics, robotics, and biological physics.

You will oversee operations, provide technical leadership, coordinate refurbishment projects, design bespoke setups, manage infrastructure, and ensure strict health, safety and compliance standards to