Research Fellow in Specialised Ribosomes

This role will be based on the university campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in gene expression and RNA biology? Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?
We are looking for an outstanding research fellow to join the Aspden group at the University of Leeds. You will be part of a large team (£5.6M, funded by a BBSRC Strategic Longer and Larger grant). The team aims to unravel the 'ribosome code', rules that explain how compositionally dissecting ribosomes enable translation of specific sets of mRNAs. Specifically, you will focus on dissecting the molecular mechanisms by which specialised ribosomes regulate translation. This will include cloning, designing transgenics, CRISPR, RNAi, phenotypic assessment and translation assays (e.g. sucrose gradients). You will work closely with others of the team who will generate ribosome complexes and structurally characterise them. Together we will be able to dissect conserved mechanisms of ribosome specialisation across eukaryotes, allowing us to unravel the 'ribosome code'.
The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences successfully renewed its Athena Swan Silver Award in 2025. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.