Summary
The Rosalind Franklin Institute is seeking a creative and collaborative Postdoctoral Researcher to join their labs (Pombo-Garcia & Wu). This role focuses on the molecular organization of cell interfaces in epithelial tissue and glycobiology, utilizing advanced imaging techniques such as super-resolution STED microscopy and CryoET. The successful candidate will lead a research project, develop novel tools for quantitative imaging, and contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at understanding human health and disease.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
- Quantitative Cell Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biophysics
- Structural Biology
- Epithelial Tissue Molecular Organization
- Glycobiology
- Super-resolution STED Microscopy
- CryoET
- FLIM, FRET, FCS
- Condensate Biology
Location
Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in cell biology, biophysics, or biochemistry (candidates who have submitted their PhD/DPhil thesis will be considered, with salary adjustment upon completion).
- Experience in advanced quantitative microscopy analysis.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated laboratory experience.
- Experience in formulating research questions and devising strategies to address them.
- A strong background in imaging quantitative biology, biophysics, or in vitro reconstitution is highly desirable.
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will lead a project focused on the quantitative cell biology of cell interfaces. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing novel tools to visualize biomolecules (lipids, glycans, proteins) in cells to observe the dynamic formation of cell interfaces in epithelia.
- Generating and analyzing complex data from super-resolution fluorescence and CryoET.
- Developing and supporting novel workflows of bioimaging analysis for advanced imaging data (STED, FLIM, FRET, FCS).
- Planning and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting results, and supervising delivery of outputs (e.g., research reports, patent applications).
- Working within a project team, contributing to wider projects around key Franklin’s Challenges.
- Leading major contributions to research outputs including papers, patents, and presentations.
- Supporting and developing others, including day-to-day supervision of students or visitors.
- Building scientific independence and establishing an external reputation.
- Collaborating with other researchers and actively contributing to the exchange of ideas.
- Contributing to research grant writing.
How to Apply
To be considered for this role, please upload a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this job. The apply link is provided below.
Last Date for Apply
23:59 on Sunday 27th September 2026
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