Research Associate (10372)

£37,500 (depending on skills and experience)

The Role

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a technology institute for life science, creating innovative technologies that transform our understanding of life. We are a charity created through a joint venture of its members and are funded by the UK Research Innovation through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced molecular virologist/biologist to join our coronavirus project team to develop cell-based models for analysing virus entry and trafficking, as part of our Science Challenge on how pathogens interact with human cells. Our aim is to discover new ways of detecting, preventing and combatting human infectious diseases by discovering the mechanisms by which viruses interact with human cells and tissues. Experience working with viral systems is essential, expertise in the development of live virus assays and an interest in structural cell biology are desirable.

As a Research Associate at the Franklin, you will apply your scientific knowledge and skills to our goal of understanding coronavirus mechanisms, bringing independent, creative science to our project team. Through this work, you will build scientific independence, develop new science and leadership skills, and establish a growing reputation externally.

Key Responsibilities

As a Research Associate you will:

Plan and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret results, and supervised delivery of outputs (e.g. research report, patent application) in the area of coronavirus interaction mechanisms.
Work independently and within a project team, contributing to wider projects around key Challenges.
Lead major contributions to outputs from research including papers, patents and both internal and external presentations.
Support and develop others including day-to-day supervision of students or visitors in areas related to own research.
Have supervised, staged progression to first stages of scientific independence with opportunities to further develop science and skills/experience.
Enhance your research through collaboration with other researchers and make active contributions to exchanging of ideas through your own network.
Be able to understand, interpret, create and communicate appropriately within a research context.
Develop search and discovery skills and techniques.
Be supervised by a Scientist/Senior Scientist in delivery of research outputs, either in the context of a project or Challenge or as an early career development fellow.

Before submitting your application please ensure you read the Job Information Pack for full details of this role. This can be found at the bottom of the page on our website (https://opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/research-associate-589139.html )

This job description set outs the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you did not tick.

Whilst the role is a postdoctoral researcher level and requires candidates to hold a PhD/DPhil (or equivalent), we may consider candidates who are close to completion of their PhD/DPhil qualification, in which case the initial appointment will be made at £36,500 per annum (to be increased on completion of the PhD/DPhil qualification).

In return we offer:

25 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas holiday shutdown
Generous pension scheme (employer’s contribution currently up to 18%)
Group Life Assurance (also known as Group Life Insurance or Death in Service)
Hub building with state-of-the-art laboratories
Hybrid and flexible working
Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels
Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox)
Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling)
Health Cash Plan
Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus
Free on-site parking
Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff

The Franklin’s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. For further information, view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy (https://www.rfi.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EDI_policy.pdf )

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every applicant has an equal opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities. This includes making adjustments for candidates with specific needs. Please contact us at recruitment@rfi.ac.uk to discuss your requirements confidentially.

At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we also welcome applications from all around the world!

To be considered for this role, please submit a CV and cover letter explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. Please include information about your education and work experience.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 13th July 2025.

Applicants should refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy (https://www.rfi.ac.uk/opportunities/candidate-privacy-policy/ )

Area: Scientific

Location: Harwell

Type of Post: Full Time

Period of appointment: 2 Years Fixed-Term

Contract: Salary From £37,500per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 13/07/2025

Ref No: 10372

Before submitting your application please ensure you read the Job Information Pack for full details of this role. This can be found at the bottom of the page on our website (https://opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/research-associate-589139.html )

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