Quantitative Work, Jobs in Melbourn, Cam (with Salaries)

Cereal Geneticist (Maternity Cover – 12 months)
RAGT Seeds Limited —Ickleton
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Research
- Master's degree
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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Computational Geophysicist (Critical Minerals)
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- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
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Customer Transformation Lead - Smart Meters - 6/12 Month Secondment
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- £65,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Computational Physics & Signal Processing Consultant
PA Consulting —Melbourn
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
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Research Analyst - Research and Innovation Ecosystems
Rand Europe —Cambridge
- From £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- No degree
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Research Associate: Conservation and Land Use (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
Research Assistant / Research Associate in three dimensional forest ecology (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £33,002 - £46,049 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Organisational skills
Policy Advisor
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- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Sick pay
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Research Associate (fixed term), Evaluating novel spatial planning interventions to improve public health
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Organisational skills
Research Assistant/Research Associate (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £34,610 - £46,049 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
Scientist (Client-dedicated)
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Stevenage
- Full-time
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
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Research Assistant/Associate in Business Model Innovation, Quantum Technologies and Productivity (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £34,610 - £46,049 a year
- Doctoral degree
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Research Associate (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
Research Associate in Animal Embryology (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
Employee Relations Manager, Employee Experience & Relations UK&IE
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- Full-time
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Evaluation Manager
MaPS —Bedford
- £58,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £33,002 - £35,608 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Bachelor's degree
3d
Research Assistant/Associate in Systems Microbiology (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £34,610 - £46,049 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
4d
Research Assistant - Connectomics Research Group (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £33,002 - £35,608 a year
- Remote
- University
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University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- English
- Research
- University

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Cereal Geneticist (Maternity Cover – 12 months)

RAGT Seeds Limited -
Ickleton

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£30,000 - £34,000 a year

Benefits

Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Scientific research
R
Laboratory experience
Research
Master's degree
Databases
Python
Bioinformatics

Full job description

Cereal Geneticist (Maternity Cover – 12 months)

Location: Ickleton, near Cambridge/Saffron Walden (UK)

Deadline for applications: 31 August 2026

We are offering a 1 year fixed term role developing our trait discovery and marker-assisted selection support to our global cereal breeding programmes. The role combines practical laboratory work in a high throughput genotyping laboratory, and research into the genetic control of key traits in wheat and barley. Based at our site in Ickleton, UK, the role will interact with experts in cereal genotyping, bioinformatics, pathology, and breeding. This role provides an opportunity for a recent graduate to gain unparalleled experience in the field of marker-assisted selection in plant breeding.

Your main responsibilities

Conducting genotyping projects for breeding programmes within a high-throughput laboratory. Including: taking leaf and seed samples, DNA extraction, and KASP analysis.
Using internal databases to ensure high quality data delivery.
Research into the genetic control of traits in wheat and barley.
Conducting marker-trait association experiments to translate research findings into marker-assisted selection breeding approaches.
Utilising internal bioinformatics platform to assist with trait discovery efforts.
Ensuring that all research results are documented.
Identification of targets for internal research with Cereal Genomics and Research Manager, breeders, and other researchers and breeding support staff.

Your main skills

Understanding of plant breeding and modern technologies in plant breeding.
Experience of DNA genotyping technologies.
Quantitative genetics: Genetic mapping, QTL analysis, GWAS.
Organised approach to work, with efficient time management and flexibility.
Attention to detail with good record keeping skills.
Follows prescribed procedures and works in a safe manner.
Encourages a culture of health and safety.
Degree, or preferably MSc, in a relevant subject
Must have right to work in the UK, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role

What we can offer you

Full time permanent position - 37 hours a week
Competitive salary up to £30,000-£34,000 pa (depending on experience)
Minimum 25 days annual leave
Private health care Incentive scheme
Generous company pension
Employee assistance programme
Active employee training program for professional development
Please note that no VISA sponsorship is offered with this position.

About RAGT

RAGT is a French breeding company based in Rodez near Toulouse with a breeding and research site, and successful commercial business in the UK. The company has a multi-crop portfolio and leading position in cereal varieties in the European market. RAGT are European leaders in cereals and protein rich species, varietal innovation is at the heart of our business to support and develop sustainability in agriculture.

Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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