Independent Research Fellowships

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Department of Biochemistry provides enthusiastic support for early career scientists who wish to establish their own research programmes and labs through career development fellowships. Synergy with our current research groups is important to us. We are particularly interested in recruiting in the following research areas:
Computational biology/AI DNA and chromatin biology RNA biology Molecular microbiology Plant biochemistry and bioenergy, Synthetic biology/Bioengineering

The Department and School of Biological Sciences offer a dynamic environment where our research programmes benefit from state-of-the-art facilities.

A two-page outline of your intended research programme A statement of why you would like to work in the Department A brief outline of the facilities you would need during a Fellowship

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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