As a service to the molecular life science community, we offer free advertising of academic vacancies (postdoctoral positions, PhD positions, fellowships, etc.) on this webpage. Alerts to new postings are sent out via Twitter (@FEBSnews). See guidelines on how to post a vacancy at the end of this section.

Listings

Reviews Editor (fixed term 9 months)
FEBS Letters
(UK, Germany or Spain)

The not-for-profit Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) seeks a full-time Reviews Editor to join the editorial team of FEBS Letters.

FEBS Letters has over 50 years of experience in publishing high-quality reviews, and original research articles in all areas of the molecular life sciences. The journal has a very wide readership and is renowned for its quality standards and speed of publication. The journal is led by Editor-in-Chief Michael Brunner of Heidelberg University, Germany.

We seek a creative, enthusiastic candidate with a broad interest in the molecular life sciences and strong writing and networking skills. The Reviews Editor will report to the Managing Editor and be primarily responsible for managing the pipeline of Reviews and Special Issues for the journal.

Key responsibilities

• Researching and commissioning new review material
• Ensuring timely delivery of commissioned reviews
• Developmentally editing review articles
• Liaising with Special Issue Guest Editors and coordinating their activities
• Traveling to conferences to represent and solicit feedback on the journal

Applicants should have a PhD in cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, neurobiology, or a related discipline. Postdoctoral and/or previous editorial experience is an advantage. The successful candidate is welcome to work remotely, but must be resident in the UK, Germany or Spain, and will be offered a fixed term contract of 9 months to cover for a parental leave.

FEBS is an equal opportunities employer and actively supports human rights, diversity and inclusion as well as equality legislation. All applicants for any position are assessed objectively on their individual merits, in accordance with the Company’s equal opportunities policy. We welcome all applications. Issues of disability should only be considered against the particular requirements of the job where necessary or where applicable, given this is a remote working position.

To apply, please send a CV, cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and a 200-word research highlight of a recent advance in molecular or cell biology, based on a published article, to Daniela Ruffell ([email protected]). Successful applicants should be prepared to provide contact details for two references.

The salary is negotiable according to qualifications and experience. All offers of employment are made subject to FEBS receiving satisfactory references and verifying an applicant’s right to work in the UK, Germany or Spain.

The deadline for applications is 17 July 2025.

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18 June 2025

Call for Postdoctoral Candidate to Work on RNA Splicing – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Opportunity

Université Paris-Saclay, Évry, France

We are seeking a motivated PhD graduate interested in applying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) to join our laboratory at Université d’Évry, Université Paris-Saclay, France.

Our research group focuses on the characterization of molecular interactions involved in spliceosome assembly, which enable precise splice site recognition and regulate alternative splicing (Tari et al., EMBO Reports, PMID: 31271494).
In parallel, we are exploring small molecules that target splicing factors, offering promising therapeutic avenues for cancer treatment (Kobayashi et al., FEBS Journal, PMID: 34520118).

The selected candidate will work on the characterization of novel interactions recently identified in the lab, investigating their role in splicing regulation and their implications in cancer biology.

We welcome strong candidates and are committed to supporting the development of a competitive MSCA-PF application.

Application deadline for MSCA-PF: 10 September 2025
Location: SABNP Laboratory, Université Évry Paris-Saclay, Évry, France.
Contact: Alexandre Maucuer: [email protected]
Lab website: http://sabnp.univ-evry.fr/

Guidelines for posting a vacancy

Advertisements should include the following information (max. 250 words): a heading stating the position available and the name and location of the research institution; a brief description of the position; application deadline and start date; full contact details to which applications and questions should be addressed; a URL/website address where additional information on the position is available. Please send the posting in an email to [email protected] stating vacancy in the subject line, at least 14 days prior to any of the mentioned dates.

Positions available will be listed according to their application deadline (soonest first).