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Adria LeBoeuf

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9 months ago

Postdoctoral Position in Molecular Biology, Evolution, and Physiology of Ant Colonies at University of Cambridge University of Cambridge in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

Field of study

Metabolism

Funding

This is a BBSRC-funded, 4-year postdoctoral position. The project is fully funded and includes opportunities for international fieldwork. Specific stipend or salary details are not provided.

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Expired

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United Kingdom

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University of Cambridge

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Keywords

Metabolism
Physiology
Molecular Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Biology
Aging
Genome Editing
Omics
Social Insect

About this position

The Social Fluids Lab at the University of Cambridge, led by Associate Professor Adria LeBoeuf, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a 4-year, BBSRC-funded project. The research focuses on investigating metabolic cooperation between bodies in ant colonies, exploring the molecular mechanisms that enable resource packaging, export, and reuse across individuals in social insects. The project aims to uncover how different ant lineages use these mechanisms to address various biological challenges related to evolution, aging, metabolism, and sociality.

This interdisciplinary position combines gene editing, multi-omics approaches, and fieldwork in locations such as Madagascar and Florida. The successful candidate will join a creative and collaborative lab culture within the Department of Zoology at Cambridge, benefiting from a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. The project is ideal for candidates with a strong background in molecular biology, particularly those experienced with CRISPR, RNAi, and biochemistry, and who are enthusiastic about working with non-model organisms and unconventional biological systems.

The University of Cambridge offers a world-class scientific community and a vibrant city life. The position is fully funded for four years through BBSRC, with opportunities for international fieldwork and interdisciplinary collaboration. The application deadline is 9 February 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the official University of Cambridge jobs page or the provided application link.

Funding details

This is a BBSRC-funded, 4-year postdoctoral position. The project is fully funded and includes opportunities for international fieldwork. Specific stipend or salary details are not provided.

What's required

Applicants must have a strong background in molecular biology, including experience with techniques such as CRISPR, RNAi, and biochemistry. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working with non-model organisms and be excited to explore unconventional biological systems. No specific degree or language requirements are mentioned, but a PhD in a relevant field is expected for postdoctoral positions.

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Biological Anthropology

Entomology

Social Insect

Endosymbiosis

Evolutionary Biology