Professorship of Veterinary Science and Head of Department, University of Cambridge
Job Description
Cambridge is recruiting a Professor of Veterinary Science who will also serve as Head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine, taking up appointment in 2027. Applications close on 19 October 2026.
At a glance
- Post: Professorship of Veterinary Science and Head of Department
- Where: Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge
- Funding: a fully funded studentship; the advertisement states no stipend figure
- Reference: PP51038
- Apply by: 19 October 2026
Read the official University of Cambridge advertisement before you apply.
About the work
The Board of Electors invites applications from people whose work is connected with veterinary science, ideally in research aligned with One Health.
Alongside the professorship, the postholder serves as Head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine for five years in the first instance, with the option of renewal, providing strategic vision, intellectual direction and leadership for one of the world’s leading centres of veterinary teaching, research and clinical excellence.
The Department is the Veterinary School of the University of Cambridge. A combined chair and headship is a substantial commitment: it is a leadership post with a research programme attached, and worth reading as such.
What you need
- An outstanding record in veterinary science, ideally aligned with One Health
- The experience and appetite to lead a department as well as a research group
- Read the official further particulars before applying
Pay
The studentship is advertised as fully funded. The advertisement gives no figure, so confirm the stipend and fee cover with the department before you accept.
How to apply
Apply online through the Cambridge job page. Quote reference PP51038 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Check this first. The University states that it has a responsibility to ensure all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you are applying from outside the UK, read the visa position for this post before you spend time on the application.
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Hiring institution: University of Cambridge
Official advertisement: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
How to prepare for this application
- This is half a leadership job. The headship runs five years, so address management experience directly.
- One Health is the stated preference. Frame your research against it if you can.
- Quote the reference, PP51038. Cambridge asks for it on the form and in every email about the post.
- Check your right to work in the UK. Every Cambridge advert carries this condition, and it is the usual reason an overseas application stalls.
About the University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 and is one of the world's leading research universities. Its research posts are advertised centrally at jobs.cam.ac.uk, with each department running its own selection.