Postdoctoral Research Scientist

The Babraham Institute is a charity which is world renowned for its research in life sciences to enhance lives and improve wellbeing. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the David group at the Babraham Institute in Cambridge.  Our overarching goal is to discover mechanisms that promote healthy ageing and alleviate age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Our group has uncovered mechanisms that prevent age-related protein aggregation, a major contributor to functional decline. Notably, we discovered a proteostasis network that safeguards proteins from aggregation in the extracellular space in C. elegans (PMID: 32641833). Our group is embedded within the Signalling Programme, which offers a vibrant, collaborative environment and access to world-class facilities. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop an independent research project investigating mechanisms of protein quality control in the extracellular space. Your work will combine in vitro assays to characterize protein aggregation and in vivo studies in C. elegans using imaging, proteomics, and functional assays to explore how extracellular proteostasis influences organismal health. This position is ideal for a curiosity-driven scientist who thrives on tackling challenging questions and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Applicants should hold a PhD in biochemistry, cellular or molecular biology, or a related discipline, and demonstrate a strong track record in academic research. Prior experience in molecular cloning and biochemical techniques, including protein purification and western blotting, is essential. Additional expertise in microscopy, cell culture and proteomics is highly desirable, and familiarity with C. elegans research would be advantageous, although not required. 

For more information on the work of the group, please visit: https://www.babraham.ac.uk/our-research/signalling/della-david 

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Della David at della.david@babraham.ac.uk. 

Postdocs have access to excellent career development courses in the Postdoc Academy (University of Cambridge) and high-quality scientific training is offered by the different core facilities at the Babraham Institute. 

Funding for this position is initially available for three years. A full job specification can be found attached to this vacancy.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 5^th January 2026. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications received. 

For further details about this position or to apply online please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Further information about the Institute can also be found on our website (www.babraham.ac.uk). 

The Babraham Institute welcomes applications from all sections of society. 

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The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people. 

The Babraham Institute abides by the principles of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people. 

The Babraham Institute receives strategic funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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