Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Mechanisms of Eukaryotic Transcription

Overview

The University of Sussex invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within the School of Life Sciences. Based in the United Kingdom, the successful candidate will join a research group investigating how phosphorylation regulates RNA polymerase II transcription, RNA processing, and gene expression. The role focuses on a multidimensional research programme combining structural biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and state-of-the-art genomic approaches.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold a PhD in molecular biology or a related discipline. Applicants should demonstrate scientific curiosity, experimental creativity, and the ability to tackle challenging biological questions, along with an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research. Experience in every listed technique is not required, but candidates may bring expertise in areas such as mammalian culture and genome editing, Pol II transcription, functional genomics, structural biology, quantitative proteomics, or biochemistry including enzymatic assays and protein-protein or protein-RNA interactions. Work undertaken for the University must be performed in the UK.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from £38,784 to £46,049 per annum, corresponding to Grade 7, with pro-rata application if part-time. The role provides opportunities to develop independent ideas, contribute to a broader research programme, and combine complementary experimental methods within a collaborative research environment.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-01.