Senior Research Ethics, Governance and PPIE Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Department/Location: Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (SBS)

Applications are invited for a Senior Research Ethics, Governance and PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) Coordinator (maternity cover) to work in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI). The Institute is a world-leading centre for stem cell research with a mission to transform human health through a deep understanding of stem and progenitor cell biology (http://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk). 

This role is based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. 

The post holder will be responsible for managing and coordinating aspects of the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI) tissue collection/storage for the newly awarded Discovery Research Platform (DRP), funded by the Wellcome Trust. They will also undertake the role of Deputy Biosafety Officer in the CSCI. The role of the Governance Coordinator is to assist with a wide range of tasks to ensure that governance and ethics standards are maintained across the CSCI. The post-holder will manage the Human Tissue Authority audits and Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, as well as all relevant Biosafety documents. The role holder will provide advice to researchers and/or other staff from the CSCI with regards to any Ethical queries and Biological safety matters. They will also be responsible for Patient and Public engagement activities associated with the DRP. 

A suitable candidate will be educated to at least degree level/Level 7 vocational qualification or equivalent experience. They should have knowledge and experience of the Human Tissue Act and experience of managing complex projects. Candidates should be experienced users of Microsoft Office. They should be flexible, with the ability to communicate at all levels and be well-organised so as to manage conflicting deadlines. 

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Danielle Daft, Research Manager: dmj34@cam.ac.uk. 

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier. 

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

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

Closing date: 30th October 2025 

Interview date: first 2 weeks of November 2025 

Please quote reference PS47483 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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