Advanced Methods and Algorithms Applied to Electron Ptychography of Biological Specimens (10380)

Advanced STEM/SEM Acquisition Methods to Enable the Study of Beam Sensitive Biological Samples (10381)

Imaging Protein Dynamics Using Liquid Phase Electron Microscopy (10382)

Electron Diffraction-Based Mapping of Molecular Condensates (10383)

Nanoscale Electron Spectroscopic Mapping of Antibiotic Uptake and Resistance Mechanisms (10384)

Technicolour Intracellular Space - Potential Mapping Using 4D STEM (10385)

Applications are encouraged from candidates with backgrounds in physics, biophysics, biochemistry, applied mathematics or related disciplines with an interest and experience of advanced EM methods.

You will have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, including: a double aberration-corrected 300kV Cryo (S)TEM, two 300kV conventional Cryo TEMs, three Cryo Dual beam FIBs and a 300kV chromatically corrected TEM for fast in situ observations alongside advanced sample preparation and computational facilities*.*

Whilst these roles are at a postdoctoral researcher level and require 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 £37,500 per annum (to be increased on completion of the PhD/DPhil qualification).

Before submitting your application please ensure you read the Job Information Pack for full scope of the projects, related vacancies and to learn about our competitive benefits package. You may choose to apply for more than one role. Please stipulate your vacancy preference on the application form, in line with your skills and experience.

For informal enquiries, please contact recruitment@rfi.ac.uk.

If you are interested in working in a forward thinking, innovative organisation which is committed to creating an inclusive environment, we look forward to receiving your application. To be considered, please submit a CV and a cover letter explaining why you think you are the right person for this role, including details about your education and work experience.

We are dedicated to ensuring every applicant has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their talents, and we are happy to consider adjustments for candidates with specific needs. Please contact us at recruitment@rfi.ac.uk to discuss your requirements confidentially.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 18th January 2026. Interviews are planned for early February 2026.