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The Rosalind Franklin Institute

About us

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national interdisciplinary research centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). We are dedicated to creating new disruptive technologies which will allow us to see the biological world in new ways - from picometre-scale atoms to centimetre-scale tumours. These technological advances will speed up the discovery of new medicines, help find new diagnostics and contribute to a deeper understanding of human health and disease.

The Franklin operates from a purpose-built research facility on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus near Didcot, a unique community of government, academia and industry working to accelerate progress on key issues. The 700-acre campus is steeped in world-firsts, and technology and research are at the heart of everything Harwell does.

Our building houses both specialist laboratories, research scientists and operational staff within a state-of-the art facility designed to inspire our people in their work and create a welcoming hub for our collaborations and visitors. Our research values of adventure, novelty, engagement, and utility are drawn on and exemplified by the Franklin team through our collaborations with universities and industrial partners, both in the UK and internationally.

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.

Careers

At the Franklin we are all about the science, but we can’t do great science without great people. Creating opportunities for our people to fulfil their potential and feel proud of their work is important to us. This goes for all our teams so whether you are a technician, scientist or one of the professionals which make up our operations team, everyone at the Franklin has a part to play in making us a success.

Our approach to working is collaborative, welcoming, and encourages diversity in all its forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities. This includes making adjustments for candidates with specific needs. 

Benefits

We have a fantastic benefits package, which includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance and other wellbeing support.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Our aim is simply to reflect the world we live in, having a diverse workforce which is representative of the rich cultures, experiences, backgrounds and skills that the UK and the world has to offer, and ensuring that we build an environment of mutual support and respect for everyone. Our people create a vibrant scientific community. Our culture is forward thinking and progressive bridging the gap between academia and industry, building strong collaborations and networks to enhance career opportunities. We encourage personal development and growth, creating opportunities to learn leadership skills, build personal networks and be supported by coaches and mentors.  

Developing our people

As an organisation we appreciate that our people are one of our biggest strengths. We are committed to supporting your learning and development, helping you gain the skills you need to succeed in your role.  Regardless of your level of experience and your role, we can assist you with building your expertise, experience and professional qualifications at key career stages.

Our workplace

We have a brand new hub building with world-class laboratory facilities with open plan social areas for people to come together. It really is an amazing place to work and collaborate.

We are located on the Harwell Science and Innovation campus which has an array of sports and recreation facilities open for all staff as well as a subsidised canteen and other food outlets. Which creates a great campus feel when working here and access to many additional networks, groups and events.

02 Jan, 2025
Contract -Full-Time
Postdoctoral Research Associate
£37,500 yearly
The Rosalind Franklin Institute Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, UK
Postdoctoral Research Associate The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national research centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology. In collaboration with the MSD London discovery centre, we are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate within the Structural Biology theme. You will use an integrative structural cell biological approach to dissect the molecular mechanisms underpinning the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD), investigating how proteins involved in mitophagy lead to cellular dysregulation. Using this approach, you will determine structures of mitochondrial proteins directly involved in mitochondrial dysregulation pathways and study the effects of cellular stressors on structure. You will develop methods for targeting specific neuronal features and characterise the structural and mechanistic changes of the...
02 Jan, 2025
Permanent - Full-Time
Research Software Engineer
£38,000 yearly
The Rosalind Franklin Institute Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, UK
Research Software Engineer The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national interdisciplinary research centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). We are dedicated to creating new disruptive technologies which will allow us to see the biological world in new ways, from picometre-scale atoms to centimetre-scale tumours. These technological advances will speed up the discovery of new medicines, help find new diagnostics and contribute to a deeper understanding of human health and disease. The Franklin operates from a purpose-built research facility on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus near Didcot, a unique community of government, academia and industry working to accelerate progress on key issues. The 700-acre campus is steeped in world-firsts, and technology and research are at the heart of everything Harwell does. Our building houses both specialist laboratories, research scientists and operational staff within a state-of-the art...
12 Dec, 2024
Contract -Full-Time
Postdoctoral Research Associate / PDRA in Quantitative Imaging Biology
£37,500 yearly
The Rosalind Franklin Institute Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, UK
Postdoctoral Research Associate / PDRA in Quantitative Imaging Biology The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national interdisciplinary research centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). We are dedicated to creating new disruptive technologies which will allow us to see the biological world in new ways, from picometre-scale atoms to centimetre-scale tumours. These technological advances will speed up the discovery of new medicines, help find new diagnostics and contribute to a deeper understanding of human health and disease. The Franklin operates from a purpose-built research facility on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus near Didcot, a unique community of government, academia and industry working to accelerate progress on key issues. The 700-acre campus is steeped in world-firsts, and technology and research are at the heart of everything Harwell does. Our building houses both specialist laboratories, research scientists and...