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Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre seeks Steering Committee postgrad representative - deadline 31 March 2023
The Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre provides a hub for anyone interested in Engineering and Synthetic Biology at the University of Cambridge.
We are seeking a Cambridge postgraduate student to join the IRC Steering Committee, to help set IRC strategy and plan regular event series and funding opportunities at the intersection of biology, engineering, computing and design. The Steering Committee meets once every three months and the appointed student would be expected to attend and represent the interests of the postgraduate student community, present updates and participate in ad hoc meetings for IRC initiatives. The expected time commitment is 2 hours per month and the role represents an exciting opportunity to join researchers and students working at the forefront of engineering biology as well as numerous industry and impact partners to advance the field in Cambridge and beyond.
Please complete this short form by 31 March and contact the IRC Coordinator Hend Aly with any enquiries (coordinator@engbio.cam.ac.uk).
Opportunities by Category
Funding Opportunities: internal and external grant funding opportunities and other sources of funding.
Job Opportunities: a list of current and past postdoc, lecturer and senior academic roles as well as roles in Cambridge-based companies and wider opportunitites across synthetic and engineering biology.
Internships: placements outside of academia in industry, policy organisations and other environments.
Postgraduate studentships: PhD studentships, Masters courses and other postgraduate placement opportunities.
Undergraduate placement opportunities: if you are looking for a summer placement or Part II or Part III project, we can signpost to relevant synthetic and/or engineering biology labs based on your interests. Please email coordinator@engbio.cam.ac.uk.
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