You will be responsible for managing and leading research projects, developing and adapting experimental techniques, testing hypotheses and analysing scientific data. The role includes contributing to research development and funding proposals, preparing scientific reports and journal articles, presenting research findings and providing specialist advice on experimental protocols and techniques. You will also collaborate with researchers and partner institutions, contributing to the development of innovative approaches in RNA biology and epitranscriptomics.

 

It is essential that you hold, or are close to completing, a relevant PhD/DPhil in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, together with relevant research experience. You should have strong practical skills in molecular biology, biochemistry or cell biology, specialist knowledge of RNA biology or epitranscriptomics, and the ability to independently manage and lead research projects. Excellent communication skills and experience contributing to scientific publications are also required. Experience with next-generation sequencing, bioinformatic data analysis, liquid biopsy or cell-free RNA sequencing, supervising researchers or students, and first-author publications in a relevant field would be advantageous.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date. 

 
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 24 months and is funded by Cancer Research UK.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on 11 November 2026 will be considered. Please quote 188917 on all correspondence.

 

You will be responsible for managing and developing research projects, adapting and developing experimental techniques and protocols, testing hypotheses, and analysing scientific data. The role includes contributing ideas for new research and funding opportunities, preparing scientific reports and journal articles, presenting research findings, providing advice on experimental techniques, and collaborating with colleagues and partner institutions.

 

It is essential that you hold, or are close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, with strong molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology skills. Candidates should have experience with CRISPR-Cas9 knockout cell lines, bioinformatic analysis of DNA and RNA modifications, including small RNAs, and extensive knowledge of epigenetics, epitranscriptomics and RNA pseudouridine. Experience in recombinant protein expression and purification, independent research, publications, and training or supervising laboratory members is also required. Experience working with human samples, NGS techniques for DNA and RNA modification sequencing, and first-author publications in a relevant field would be advantageous.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.  

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 12 months and is funded by Ludwig.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on 26 November 2026 will be considered. Please quote 188916 on all correspondence.