Postdoctoral Research Fellow

This new full-time post is available from 1 May 2025 until 30 April 2028 on a fixed term basis. 

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the work of Dr. Bertram Daum, Prof. Austin Smith, Dr Elizabeth Ballou and Dr Adam Monier. This Leverhulme Trust funded three-year post is available from 1^st May 2025. The successful applicant will investigate ribosome hibernation in plant, fungal and mammalian model systems using a combination of fluorescence light microscopy, omics and focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy

The post will include:

• Culturing algae, yeast and mammalian stem cells
• Applying of O-propargyl-puromycin labelling and fluorescence microscopy to quantify protein translation in actively metabolising and dormant cells
• RNA-sequencing and ribosome profiling analysis
• Sample preparation for focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy
• High-resolution data collection and analysis

About you

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD in Biochemistry/Biological Sciences or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. 

Candidates will be expected to be motivated and demonstrate good knowledge of the topic, possess excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative spirit, combined with an ability to think carefully about their research. The successful applicant will also be able to supervise the work of others as required. Experience of electron-cryo microscopy and image processing would be a strong advantage.

In addition, the candidate will:

• possess a keen interest and desire to learn/advance skills in fluorescence microscopy, omics and FIB-SEM
• be familiar with standard microbiology, molecular biology and biochemical techniques including the use of fluorescent probes
• have a publication record commensurate with experience
• possess good time management skills and the ability to prioritise and work independently

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

Further information

For further information please contact Dr. Bertram Daum, e-mail b.daum2@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 727454.

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