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Michal Minczuk

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mitochondrial Biology, Genome Engineering and RNA Biology University of Cambridge in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

Postdoctoral Research Associate position; funding details, salary, and contract length are not specified in the post.

Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

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United Kingdom

University

University of Cambridge

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Keywords

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Functional Genomics
Rna Biology
Mitochondrial Biology
Genome Engineering

About this position

Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity in the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit, University of Cambridge, in the group of Michal Minczuk.

The project is part of ProMiT (Programmable Mitochondria) within the ARIA Precision Mitochondria programme and focuses on developing and rigorously testing new approaches for the delivery and functional use of genetic material in mitochondria. The research spans DNA and RNA technologies and sits at the interface of mitochondrial biology, genome engineering, RNA biology, and biochemistry.

This is a strong fit for candidates interested in ambitious, highly collaborative, and translational research in an international consortium, with connections across academia, biotechnology, innovation, and translation.

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Institution: University of Cambridge / MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit
Research areas: mitochondrial biology, genome engineering, RNA biology, biochemistry, DNA/RNA technologies
Deadline: 16 September 2026

Apply through the provided link. Informal enquiries to the group leader are welcomed.

Funding details

Postdoctoral Research Associate position; funding details, salary, and contract length are not specified in the post.

What's required

Applicants should be interested in ambitious, highly collaborative and translational mitochondrial research. The post spans mitochondrial biology, genome engineering, RNA biology and biochemistry, so relevant research experience in these areas would be advantageous. No specific degree, language, or GPA requirements are stated in the post.

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Research Interests

Biochemistry

Mitochondrial Biology

Biomedical Engineering

Mitochondrial Disease

Chemistry