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Please check this page regularly for current employment opportunities with Cambridge Enterprise.

We currently have the following vacancies:


Technology Associate (Physical Science)

Salary range: £27,000 – £36,000 pa depending on experience

Cambridge Enterprise Limited encourages and supports the commercialisation of knowledge from all parts of the University of Cambridge through activities in knowledge and technology transfer, new company creation, provision of seed funds and consultancy.

We are now looking for a Technology Associate to join our Physical Sciences team. The post holder will support Technology Managers in the evaluation, protection, marketing and licensing of University ideas, from initial contacts with academic inventors to successful commercialisation. The post holder will work with academics and potential licensees to raise the profile of Cambridge Enterprise and to promote collaborations with industry and external parties.

The successful applicant will have a background in chemistry, physics, material science or engineering, preferably evidenced by a PhD and/or research experience, together with an interest in managing and commercialising intellectual property. Knowledge of the patenting process, licensing, marketing or other aspects of technology transfer, and experience in a commercial environment, would be advantageous.

Applicants will be well-organised, proficient in MS Office, and excellent team workers and communicators with a real desire to learn and to become involved in a wide range of tasks. The throughput is high so an ability to prioritise and handle a number of projects simultaneously while maintaining an active customer interface is very important.

To request an application form and further information please e-mail: recruitment@enterprise.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date for this position is 7th June 2013

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 17th June 2013.


Database Administrator
Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 pa depending on experience

Cambridge Enterprise Limited encourages and supports the commercialisation of knowledge and intellectual property from all parts of the University of Cambridge through activities in knowledge and technology transfer, new company creation, provision of seed funds and consultancy.

We are now looking for a Database Administrator to join our Support Services team. The role requires someone well-organised, attentive to details, with customer service and support skills. The successful applicant will manage and support the development of the case management systems, manage user accounts and permissions as well as provide training for staff on the systems. The role holder will also solve, escalate and follow-up case management system problems. Responsibilities include query writing, data analysis and reports preparation.

If you can handle this and have databases management, development and problem solving experience, you understand and write SQL queries, are proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills and are an excellent team worker; we would like to hear form you.

To request an application form and further information please e-mail: recruitment@enterprise.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date for this position is 23rd May 2013

Interviews will take place on 29th/30th May 2013