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Cambridge is one of only a few UK universities offering a degree in Genetics.

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Postgraduate study

Opportunities and options for Postgraduate study in the Department, and information on the application process at Cambridge

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Outreach Activities

The Department of Genetics contributes to various outreach and public engagement events throughout the year

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Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

The Department of Genetics is committed to the University's Dignity at Work policy

Upcoming events

Informal Seminar, Prof Eleanor Stride

19th Jan 2026

Part II Room, Department of Genetics
Genetics Seminar Series - Professor Aleksandra Walczak: How personalised is your immune system?

22nd Jan 2026

Hybrid seminar in Biffen Lecture Theatre - please contact Caroline Newnham cn355@cam.ac.uk for the Zoom link
Internal Seminar Series, Francisco Pinto-Berkemeier and Kadri Seppa

27th Jan 2026

Part II Room, Department of Genetics

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Current job vacancies

Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)

Department of Genetics / Department of Plant Sciences

The Department of Genetics is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician for a fixed-term position to work on a collaborative project in...

Research Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Pathogen Dynamics Unit

The Pathogen Dynamics Unit, located within the Department of Genetics in central Cambridge, is looking to recruit a part-time Research...

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Karam Teixeira group

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work in the...

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Department of Genetics
University of Cambridge
Downing Street
Cambridge 
CB2 3EH

comms@gen.cam.ac.uk

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