The Department of Genetics, @uniofcam.bsky.social : One of the few genetics departments in the UK. https://linktr.ee/camgeneticshttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3mqosr33foc2eYear 12 students from the Emmanuel College Summer Residential Programme joined us in the Department of Genetics for hands-on activities exploring developmental biology, genetics, and biomedical research. Many thanks to our postdocs who led the sessions. #ScienceOutreach #STEM15 Jul 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqosr33foc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3mq7hfy3lls2sProfessor Kate Baker's study from the Department of Genetics is receiving media coverage, helping to bring this important topic to a broader audience. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/sexually-transmitted-diarrhoea-spreading-rapidly-among-some-networks-of-gay-men-in-the-uk-study09 Jul 2026 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7hfy3lls2shttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3mouosv4bak2g📢 We are hiring! 🧬 We’re looking for a Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in the Department of Genetics 🧪 🔗 For more details, follow the link below! 👇 https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistant-fixed-term-pc5007222 Jun 2026 10:34 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mouosv4bak2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3mnug76l6mc2xDepartment of Genetics is hiring a Research Associate (Fixed Term) Details on how to apply: https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-associate-fixed-term-pc4982009 Jun 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnug76l6mc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3mnufs3odjs2xWe are hiring : Research Laboratory Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)09 Jun 2026 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnufs3odjs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3mncrx5qaik2bWe are hiring please follow the link below for details https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/department-safety-and-environmental-sustainability-coordinator-pc4980602 Jun 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncrx5qaik2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3ml6k6dx3es2mhttps://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/building-services-technician-pc4957506 May 2026 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6k6dx3es2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3lnufgaa7jc25Want to get paid while gaining valuable experience this summer? 🌟 Our research studentships are open for applications — but time is running out! 📅 Deadline: Friday 2 May https://www.gen.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/vacation-research28 Apr 2025 08:55 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnufgaa7jc25https://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3mk6ajtvvdk2ghttps://www.iscb.org/ismb2026/whats-happening/distinguished-keynotes23 Apr 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6ajtvvdk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3mjkaxofdas2yHuge thanks to our fantastic scientists for welcoming Year 12 student for a hands-on lab experience. The students gained practical experience in fly phenotyping, staining and imaging, and Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial counterstaining 🧬🧪 #Drosophila #universityofcambridge #Cambridge15 Apr 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkaxofdas2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3miekhmvcrs2x31 Mar 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3miekhmvcrs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3mgtai2mbwc2tResearch scientists, Juliette, Martin and Robert took part in the Trumpington Meadows Primary School STEM Event. The children had a fantastic time extracting DNA, viewing slides under the microscope, and mixing liquids to observe exciting colour changes. Brilliant afternoon of hands‑on science! 🔬🧬12 Mar 2026 01:24 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgtai2mbwc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3m7mwzxpkas26The Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the group of Dr Felipe Karam Teixeira (https://www.gen.cam.ac.uk/research-groups/research-groups/karam-teixeira) ➡️For Further details see the link https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/postdoctoral-research-associate-fixed-term-pc4821910 Dec 2025 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7mwzxpkas26https://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3m7i5rgw4jk2pThe Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge invites expressions of interest from early career researchers who wish to be sponsored for external fellowships to establish an independent research group. ➡️For further details see the link below https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/group-leader-research-fellowship-sponsorship-scheme-pc4421008 Dec 2025 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:bbwlourmckpwory7itgh2pze/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7i5rgw4jk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/geneticscam.bsky.social/post/3m6hb3nx6222hVery excited to share this interesting episode! 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