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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.

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  • Research Associate in Animal Embryology (Fixed Term)

    Prof Caren Norden's research group at the Gurdon Institute is seeking a motivated individual to join the lab as a Postdoctoral scientist. The overarching aim of Caren Norden's research group is…

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  • Business and Operations Manager

    Could you be our next Business and Operations Manager? We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join the Gurdon Institute as our Business and Operations Manager. This is a…

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Jens Christensen, Bayin lab

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

PhD student
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

Group leaders

We advertise for new group leaders about once each year.

Group leaders