Research Scientist – RNAi factors and mechanism in Candida albicans

Research Scientist – RNAi factors and mechanism in Candida albicans

Applications Close: 10 February 2026

Salary: Salary on appointment will be within the range £37,500 to £45,350 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Contract Length: 24 months

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Scientist to join the Buscaino Lab at the Quadram Institute.

This Wellcome Trust–funded project aims to identify novel components of the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway in Candida albicans using a biochemical approach. The post holder will be based at the Quadram Institute and will work closely with Prof Alessia Buscaino and members of her research group, as well as collaborating with two key external partners: Prof Kevin Foster (University of Oxford) and Prof Ana Traven (Monash University).

Background

The successful candidate will lead experimental work to identify and characterise novel C. albicans ...