PhD in the life cycle of ecDNA, replication stress, and reintegration Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology in United Kingdom

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is accepting applications for PhD placements starting in October 2027 . This opportunity is aimed at students interested in molecular biology , biology , and broader life sciences research within a vibrant discovery-focused research environment. Deadline: 8 December 2026. Applicants are advised to apply early and leave at least two weeks for reference submission. For more information and application details, use the linked page provided in the post....

King’s College London is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers for the Pavri Group, led by Dr. Rushad Pavri, in the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine. The project focuses on DNA replication timing , chromosomal translocations , B cells , immunology , cancer biology , and genomics . The lab studies how somatic hypermutation and DNA double-strand breaks contribute to genome instability and tumorigenic rearrangements, with a particular interest in mech...

PhD opportunity at the University of Cambridge / Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute in tumour-initiating states , cancer biology , cell biology , genetics , genomics , molecular biology , molecular genetics , and related bioinformatics / epigenetics approaches. The project, supervised by Prof Masashi Narita , focuses on the biology of preneoplastic cell states and how cell identity, plasticity, chromatin organisation, and gene regulation are reshaped by oncogenic and metabolic signalling. Th...

PhD opportunity at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, United Kingdom on mTORC2 activation , AKT signaling , and related biochemistry , cancer biology , and molecular biology questions. The project focuses on how mTORC2 integrates activating inputs to control anabolism, survival, and cytoskeletal remodelling, with emphasis on positive feedback loops and upstream activation mechanisms. The student will help elucidate natural mechanisms of mTORC2 activation a...

PhD opportunity at Cardiff University in the Cardiff School of Biosciences on glioblastoma stem cells , multi-omics , proteomics , protein turnover , and therapy resistance . The project asks how glioblastoma stem cells evade therapy and drive tumour recurrence, with a focus on how FGF2-FGFR1 signalling regulates protein homeostasis and how the downstream ZEB1-HECTD4 axis may control proteostasis and stemness. The work combines computational and experimental approaches, including analysis of exi...