📢 We're hiring: Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantitative Cell Biology/Biochemistry at the Rosalind Franklin Institute. Join us to develop cutting-edge quantitative imaging tools for epithelial cell biology. Apply here: opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/post... #hiring #research

📢 We're hiring! Join the Rosalind Franklin Institute as a Research Associate in 𝘐𝘯 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘰 Models of Early Development. Help develop stem cell and blastoid models to uncover how cell fate is established. To find out more information and to apply, click here: tinyurl.com/wcwsapbr #hiring #research

“There’s a lot of unknown structures that could be the next generation of therapeutics.” Understanding those structures is the focus of Anthony Devlin's new BBSRC Discovery Fellowship.

📢 We're hiring! Apply now for our Research Associate roles in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry and Native Ambient Mass Spectrometry. There's still time to apply: opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/home.html We'd love to here from you! #hiring #science #research

Happy #MicroscopyMonday 🔬 We have been taking a closer look at the Franklin with a portable light microscope. Can you guess what you are looking at? This week's image is another item you may find outside of a laboratory, it is used to help keep spaces clean. Find the reveal in the thread below

Applications are open for the final UK Home candidate place in our 2026–2027 PhD cohort. Join our fully funded interdisciplinary PhD programme and help develop new technologies for the life sciences. Learn more and apply: www.rfi.ac.uk/careers-stud... 📅 Deadline: 14th August

Happy #MicroscopyMonday 🔬 We have been taking a closer look at everyday objects from across the Franklin using a portable light microscope. Can you guess what you are looking at? This week's image comes from an essential wet laboratory tool that helps researchers work with precision.

Happy #MicroscopyMonday 🔬 We have been taking a closer look at everyday objects from across the Franklin using a portable light microscope. Can you guess what you are looking at? This week’s image comes from something commonly used both in and out of the laboratory. Reveal the answer in the thread

New pump-prime funding from the Rosalind Franklin Institute, @diamondlightsource.bsky.social and the @mrcharwell.bsky.social is supporting collaboration across Harwell. 4 new projects will bring together expertise to explore key questions in biology and health. www.rfi.ac.uk/latest/pump-...

Happy #MicroscopyMonday 🔬 We have been taking a closer look at the Franklin using a microscope. Can you guess what you are looking at? This week’s image comes from another object used every day to support safe working in the laboratory. Reveal the answer and find out why it matters in the thread

“Can we simulate what happens inside a cell?” That’s one of the questions driving our newest secondees at the Rosalind Franklin Institute. We are excited to welcome Jacqui Cole and Owen Rackham, who are joining the Artificial Intelligence and Informatics for Predictive Biology Challenge.

Happy #MicroscopyMonday 🔬 We have been taking a closer look at the Franklin using a portable light microscope. Can you guess what you are looking at? This time, the image comes from something you will find in almost every lab. Find the answer and why it matters in the thread.

Just one week left to apply for the Rosalind Franklin Institute’s practical course on nanobody discovery technology. Designed for postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, this course will build skills in discovering and engineering nanobodies, and provide an opportunity to connect with others.

Happy #MicropscopyMonday 🔬 We have been taking a closer look at the Franklin using a portable light microscope. Can you guess what you are looking at? This one might surprise you, it is not from the lab. Find the answer in the thread.

Congratulations to Franklin trustee, David Rees, on recently being awarded a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours and his recent election as a Fellow of the Royal Society. These honours recognise his longstanding contribution to the translation of research into treatments that benefit patients.

In-person registration closes tomorrow for Bridging the Gap: From Project Approval to Research Access. This hybrid workshop takes place on 25th June at Harwell Campus, organised by the NFCS-funded Bridging the Gap project team.

This week, we hosted our 3rd annual student symposium at the Rosalind Franklin Institute. We heard project updates from students at all stages. Congratulations to our award winners, including best 1st year poster, best 2nd year poster and best talk.

📢 We're hiring a Research Assistant (Maternity Cover 12 Months Contract) to join our Nanobody Discovery team at the Rosalind Franklin Institute. Help develop cutting-edge nanobody technologies for structural and cell biology research. Apply now: opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/rese... #apply

A new electron detector is making it possible to rapidly collect high-quality diffraction data, opening up new possibilities for studying how molecules behave and interact over time. Read more about this latest research here - www.rfi.ac.uk/latest/putti...

Want hands-on experience in nanobody discovery? Join a 5-day practical course at the Rosalind Franklin Institute this October, covering how nanobodies are discovered, engineered and applied. Share with your colleagues and apply by 30th June: www.rfi.ac.uk/latest/event...

Day 2 of our Biennial Conference is off to a great start! So far, we have had speakers from @universitedeliege.bsky.social , @rosfrankinst.bsky.social , @cnb-csic.bsky.social , @igbmc.bsky.social Strasbourg, and @brukercorporation.bsky.social . More talks this afternoon as well as poster prizes!

Advice for Aspiring Innovators Starting out in entrepreneurship isn’t always easy. Jon Rees, Chief Executive of MitoRx Therapeutics, shares his advice on the importance of finding mentors and planning ahead in the early stages of building a business. #innovation

📢 We’re hiring! Join the Rosalind Franklin Institute as a Research Associate in Chemical Proteomics, developing cutting-edge MS methods for complex biological samples. This is a great opportunity to grow your research career. Apply by Monday: tinyurl.com/2xfu8sf9 #hiring #research #opportunity

📢 We’re hiring! Join the Rosalind Franklin Institute for a Year in Industry Placement (ARC) working on digital research infrastructure, data systems, and research technologies. If you’re passionate about data, research technology, & solving practical challenges, find out more: tinyurl.com/3x4p95ef

Want to gain hands-on experience of discovering and engineer nanobodies? Join this practical course at the Rosalind Franklin Institute, ideal for early career researchers looking to deepen their understanding of nanobody discovery. Find out more and apply here: www.rfi.ac.uk/latest/event...

How do you move from nanobody discovery to functional testing faster, without introducing new bottlenecks? Researchers at the Rosalind Franklin Institute have developed a streamlined, high‑throughput workflow that enables parallel expression, purification and early functional testing of nanobodies.

Advice for aspiring innovators Innovation isn’t just about the idea. Mark Murcko shares their advice on creating impactful research, and why keeping your team at the centre matters.

📢 We’re hiring! Join the Franklin as a Research Associate in Chemical Proteomics. Develop cutting-edge MS methods, work with complex biological samples, and grow your skills in a collaborative research environment. Apply now: tinyurl.com/2xfu8sf9 #opportunity #research #work

Advice for aspiring innovators Hear from Chas Bountra, sharing their advice for researchers on turning discoveries into impact. Keep an eye out for more advice focusing on translation and entrepreneurship over the coming weeks.

📢 We’re hiring a Research Software Engineer Work at the intersection of AI, data science, and life sciences—developing software, supporting research teams, and building HPC/cloud infrastructure. Join a collaborative team driving scientific innovation. Apply: opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...