Postdoctoral Research Associate

The faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Prof. Michael Schrader. This BBSRC-funded post is available from April 1st, 2026, until March 31st, 2029. The successful applicant will combine molecular cell biology, protein biochemistry, imaging and -omics approaches to reveal the function of novel organelle proteins in organelle (peroxisome) biogenesis, coordination of lipid metabolism, organelle interplay, and human health and disease.

The post will include molecular cloning, CRISPR/Cas technology, protein biochemistry, -omics approaches, studies on protein interaction, lipid metabolism, and work with cultured mammalian cell models.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (e.g. in biology or biochemistry) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will have strong knowledge in molecular cell biology, molecular cloning, protein biochemistry, and enthusiastic interest in solving cell biological problems such as the molecular mechanisms of organelle biogenesis, metabolic cooperation and organelle interplay. Expertise in organelle interaction assays, CRISPR/Cas technology, lipid metabolism, fluorescence-based confocal microscopy, mammalian cell culture, inducible cell systems and ‘whole-system biology’ techniques/-omics approaches will be considered as an advantage. The successful applicant will work with Prof Michael Schrader and his team at the University of Exeter, in close collaboration with international partners.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave  (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments  are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

Further information

For further information please contact Prof. Michael Schrader, e-mail m.schrader@exeter.ac.uk .