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The Francis Crick Institute

Postdoctoral Fellow in Cell Cycle Regulation and CDK Biology at the Francis Crick Institute Francis Crick Institute in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Full-time, fixed-term 4-year postdoctoral position. Salary starts from £47,500 with benefits, subject to skills and experience. The role includes standard Crick benefits and applicants are eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK.

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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United Kingdom

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The Francis Crick Institute

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biology
Systems Biology
Chromatin Biology
Mitosis
Dna Replication
Cell Cycle Regulation

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Postdoctoral Fellow in the Nurse Lab at the Francis Crick Institute, working with Paul Nurse and the Nurse Lab on fundamental questions in cell biology, cell cycle regulation, and CDK activity.

The project uses fission yeast (Schizosaccharomyces pombe) as a model system to study how cyclin-dependent kinases coordinate DNA replication, mitosis, and cell division. Research areas mentioned include the G1/S transition, mitotic onset, nuclear transport of cell cycle regulators, CDK substrate phosphorylation, and the role of chromatin in CDK regulation.

This is a full-time, fixed-term 4-year postdoctoral role. The salary starts from £47,500 with benefits, subject to skills and experience. Applicants are eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD in cell biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, or a related discipline; strong experimental design and data interpretation skills; ability to independently develop and deliver a research project; collaborative working; and strong scientific communication skills.

How to apply: submit your application through the Workday portal, and upload both a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should explain your interest in the role, how your experience fits, and your availability to start.

Deadline: 30 September 2026, 23:59 BST.

Funding details

Full-time, fixed-term 4-year postdoctoral position. Salary starts from £47,500 with benefits, subject to skills and experience. The role includes standard Crick benefits and applicants are eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK.

What's required

PhD in cell biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, or a related discipline is required. Applicants should have strong experimental design and data interpretation skills, the ability to independently develop and deliver a research project, experience working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment, strong scientific communication and presentation skills, and a proactive, creative, curious approach to solving challenging biological questions.

How to apply

Apply through the Workday application portal using the provided link. Upload both your CV and a cover letter, and explain why you are interested in the position, how your skills fit the role, and when you would be available to start.

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