Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Cell Division

Postdoctoral Training Fellow – Cell Division

Under the guidance of Professor Jonathon Pines, the Fellow will contribute to investigating how cyclin B1-Cdk1 binding is regulated to trigger mitosis. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary research group studying cell‑cycle regulation using molecular, cellular, biochemical, advanced imaging and proteomic approaches to advance understanding of cell‑cycle mechanics and their implications for tissue morphogenesis and cancer biology.

• Salary: £45,600 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Duration:
  Fixed term for 1 year.
• Hours:
  
  35 hours per week (full time).
• Location:
  
  Chelsea.
• Closing date:
  Wednesday 24th June 2026.
• Visa sponsorship available (ICR sponsorship; support provided for visa application costs).

The Fellow will design, execute, and analyze experiments to investigate the regulation of cyclin B1‑Cdk1 binding and its role in initiating mitosis. Activities include molecular biology techniques such as recombinant DNA, cloning, protein biochemistry, microscopy, flow cytometry, live‑cell imaging, gene editing, RNA interference, and protein interaction studies. Work will be conducted in a multidisciplinary environment integrating live‑cell assays, gene‑targeting, and biochemical approaches.

• PhD in biology or a related field.
• Demonstrable skills in molecular biology techniques such as recombinant DNA and cloning.
• Expertise in protein biochemistry, microscopy, flow cytometry, or live‑cell imaging.
• Experience with gene editing, RNA interference, or protein interaction studies.
• PhD completion within 6 months of employment for candidates in final stages of PhD.

• Competitive salary and pension.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and supportive research environment.
• Collaboration with leading researchers in the field.

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