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

22 April 2025

Editor, The FEBS Journal

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

The FEBS Journal is one of four journals owned by FEBS and publishes high-quality primary research and review articles in the molecular life sciences and has a very wide readership, with almost 5 million article downloads in 2024. It is within the top quartile of journals in Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Biology. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief is Seamus Martin (Trinity College Dublin).

The new Editor will support the Managing Editor, the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board in several aspects of the editorial process.

Key responsibilities

• screening of submitted manuscripts
• quality control of accepted manuscripts
• commissioning and developmental editing of reviews and commentaries
• management of Special Issues
• writing of editorial content and posts for the FEBS Network
• promoting journal content on social media
• attending meetings and conferences.

We seek a creative, enthusiastic candidate with a broad interest in the molecular life sciences and strong writing and networking skills. Applicants should have a PhD in cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, neurobiology, or a related discipline. Postdoctoral and/or previous editorial experience is not essential, but would be an advantage.

This is a full-time, UK-based, permanent position. The FEBS Journal team works fully remotely with occasional in-person meetings held in our main office in Cambridge, UK.

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.

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2025, but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

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7 April 2025

(Senior) Postdoc / Project manager in (cancer cell/single cell) biology, The Chien Lab

The Chien lab (http://www.mpchienlab.org/) is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated (senior) postdoc/project manager to join our collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. If you have a “can-do” attitude, a goal-oriented mindset, and a passion for (scientific) challenges, you are the right person for us!

We are seeking a postdoc/project manager with an in-depth understanding of cancer biology, cell biology, or immunology, as well as expertise in generating hypotheses on molecular mechanisms derived from omics data.

Our lab develops technologies that integrate advanced imaging, computational analysis, and single-cell & spatial omics sequencing methods to address key biological questions, particularly in cancer research. Our focus is on investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying rare and aggressive cancer cell subpopulations, as well as (plastic) cancer cell states that contribute to tumor progression, metastasis, and therapy resistance.

The role has multiple responsibilities:

~30% of the time will be dedicated to overseeing multiple (PhD) projects and providing biological insights or hypotheses to drive research progress and completion.
~50% will involve performing experiments or analyses.
~20% will be allocated to writing grant proposals and manuscripts.
The successful candidate will also be part of Oncode Institute (https://www.oncode.nl/), with which Dr. Chien is affiliated.

Qualification and skills

• The successful candidate must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., cancer biology, cell biology, immunology, single-cell biology, bioengineering, or computational biology) with a publication record reflecting individual accomplishments.

• Experience with omics data interpretation is a plus!

• A strong command of scientific English, both spoken and written, is essential.

• A can-do attitude, a solution-focused approach, and a goal-oriented mindset are highly valued.

More information at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4200570365

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7 April 2025

Novo Nordisk Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford

We are currently recruiting four Postdoctoral Research Fellows as part of the prestigious Novo Nordisk Fellowship Programme at the University of Oxford.

Applications are invited from basic scientists wishing to undertake research with a focus on diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and other cardiometabolic conditions. Each fellowship is fully funded for three years.

Applicants will have no more than four years of postdoctoral experience as of 31 October 2025. This condition will be relaxed proportionately for applicants who have had a career break.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Grade 7

£38,674 to £46,913 per annum

Eight projects are available as part of the fellowship programme. Full details of the projects can be found at: www.rdm.ox.ac.uk/research-projects

Further information on the fellowship programme and details on how to apply can be found at: www.rdm.ox.ac.uk/novo-nordisk-fellowships

Enquiries should be directed to: [email protected].

The closing date for receipt of applications is: 12 noon (BST), 30 April 2025.

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31 March 2025

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 – 15 PROJECTS IN CANCER RESEARCH. German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg, Dresden, Mainz and Munich (Germany)

Application deadline: 19 May 2025

We offer 15 places to apply for the Marie Sklodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSC-PF) 2024 with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) as host institution and combine it with appropriate support actions to increase your success chances. Projects are available in all areas of cancer research including:

• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Cancer biomarkers
• Cell biology and tumor biology
• Epidemiology
• Genomics
• Metabolomics
• Microbiome research
• Molecular imaging and radio oncology
• Neurobiology
• Redox biology
• Transcriptomics
• Tumor immunology

Benefits

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSC-PF) are granted by the European Commission and fund postdoctoral research projects for up to 24 months.

Benefits include:

• Postdoc salary including social security contributions and health insurance.
• Budget for research, training and networking.
• Access to a worldwide network of fellows and alumni.

Our support actions

Is this your first time writing a research proposal? Are you unsure about how to write a successful research plan? We help you with this:

• Marie Skłodowska Curie MasterClasses: three online workshops between June and July 2025 on how to plan and write a successful proposal.
• 1 to 1 feedback and consultation with experienced grants experts during the whole preparation and application process.

For more information and to apply, please, visit DKFZ Marie Skłodowska-Curie MasterClasses – German Cancer Research Center.

For any inquiries, do not hesitate to contact us: [email protected].

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).