Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Signalling: Extracellular Proteostasis / C. elegans) at Babraham Institute, Babraham, Cambridge, United Kingdom

The Babraham Institute is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Babraham, Cambridge, United Kingdom, to study extracellular proteostasis in healthy ageing and host defence. Applicants must hold a PhD or have their thesis submitted by the start date. Closing date: 7 December 2026.

Job Details

Company: Babraham Institute

Designation: Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Location: Babraham, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Experience: Postdoc

Salary: £38,298–£45,729 (or £35,363 pre-PhD award)

Funding: Initially available for three years

Closing Date: 7 December 2026

Job Description

The Babraham Institute is seeking to recruit a highly enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Scientist to study the role of extracellular proteostasis in healthy ageing and host defence against pathogens. The successful candidate will join the David group at the Babraham Institute.

The David group’s overarching goal is to discover mechanisms that will promote healthy ageing and alleviate age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. The group has contributed to recent advances in understanding the mechanisms that prevent protein aggregation, a driver of age-related functional decline. This includes the discovery of the proteostasis network protecting proteins against aggregation outside cells in C. elegans (PMID: 32641833).

The group is embedded within the Signalling Programme which provides a strong collaborative and thriving research environment. The Institute is looking for a curiosity-driven and highly motivated candidate willing to solve challenging questions and develop their own research project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Use genetics, microscopy, proteomics and functional assays in C. elegans to dissect the impact of extracellular proteostasis on health, both at the tissue level and whole organism level.
  • Solve challenging research questions and develop their own research project.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Completed a PhD in cell or molecular biology, genetics or related field.
  • Demonstrable track-record in academic research.
  • Applicants must hold a PhD or have their thesis submitted when commencing the post.

Required Skills

  • Prior research experience with C. elegans.

Desirable: Previous working experience in microscopy, molecular cloning, proteomics and generating transgenic C. elegans.

Salary

The post-holder will be appointed on the starting salary of £35,363 per annum, if they have not yet been awarded their PhD.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION / APPLY ONLINE

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Della David ([email protected]).

For more information on the work of the group, please visit: https://www.babraham.ac.uk/our-research/signalling/della-david

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Additional Information

Postdocs have access to excellent career development courses in the Postdoc Academy (University of Cambridge) and high-quality scientific training is offered by the different core facilities at the Babraham Institute.

A full job specification and role requirements can be found attached to this vacancy.

About Babraham Institute

The Babraham Institute is a charity, world renowned for its research in life sciences to enhance lives and improve wellbeing. The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people. The Babraham Institute is a Disability Confident Employer.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION / APPLY ONLINE

The closing date is 7 December 2026.