University of Washington-Seattle

Full-time, 1-Year Fixed Term Contract with possibility to extend for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in RNA Epigenetics Academic Salary Level A $86,584-116,679 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas. We are currently seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in RNA Epigenetics who can apply and refine their expertise in research methodologies, design and delivery to contribute to the university's standing as a national leader in the discipline. Working in the team led by Dr Justin Wong, the primary purpose of this role is to elucidate novel functions of RNA modifications in physiology and cancer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to dissect the hitherto unknown role of RNA methylation in altering gene expression and alternative splicing that cause diverse human cancers. They engage in research either independently or as part of a research team. Your key responsibilities will be to: Conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on publication, conference presentations, and securing research funding bring and maintain a research profile including (as appropriate) publication of book chapters/ peer-reviewed journal articles, producing conference/ seminar papers either independently or as part of a team (within the University or externally) develop research collaborations and engage in translational research that result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice, or enhancement to industry, the profession or community contributes significantly to successful applications for competitive research grants and/ or funding to deliver research impact maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and output provide training, informal mentoring, and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate attends and contributes to School/Faculty/Portfolio meetings contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda contribute expertise and knowledge through communication with industry, forums of public debate, organisation of public events, seminars, and conferences contributes to the strategic direction of the Faculty/ School develops productive relationships, collaborations and partnerships with external parties (including research partners, government bodies and industry) which will ultimately contribute to improved outcomes for the profession, industry and/or community undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you You are required to have: a PhD in a relevant field (Molecular and Cellular Biology, Epigenetics, RNA Biology) a developing research profile evidenced by original, high-quality and independent research publications in this field and / or related fields of practice extensive experience in animal cell culture, molecular cloning (e.g. Gibson, Goldengate), CRISPR-mediated gene editing (particularly to edit RNA), lentivirus handling, fluourescent cell imaging, flow cytometry,in vivo mice experiments, next generation sequencing demonstrated ability to work autonomously, evaluate the literature, design and direct experiments to completion excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and reliable scientific records well-developed verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills Other desirable criteria familiarity with Nanopore direct sequencing, single cell and spatial transcriptomics knowledge in bioinformatics (e.g. R programming and Bioconductor packages) Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Jenny Seo, Recruitment Operations, by email to jenny.seo@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 19 January 2026 11:59 PM

About us Comprising the largest dental school in Europe, the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences (FoDOCS) at King’s College London is a centre of excellence in the UK for oral, craniofacial and dental research and ranks 4th in the world (1st in the UK) in the QS World University Rankings for Dentistry (2025). Our international reputation attracts students and staff from across the globe The largest dental academic centre in the UK, we teach over 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate taught students, and over 100 graduate research students. As well as undertaking and actively promoting cutting edge basic, clinical, and translational research, the faculty provides both routine and specialist clinical care and educates and trains dental personnel at all levels. Working closely with our partner hospitals, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS foundation Trust, we are based in the heart of central and south London. About the role Exceptional Opportunity: Clinical Fellow in Restorative Dentistry (with Fully Funded PhD and Specialty Training)  Are you an aspiring clinical academic ready to take the first major step in your career? We are pleased to offer a prestigious and fully funded clinical academic pathway combining a part-time PhD with specialty training in Restorative Dentistry or one of its associated mono-specialities (Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontology). This unique post provides the rare opportunity to develop as a clinician, teacher and researcher within one of the world’s leading centres for dental and oral health sciences. Take the First Step in Your Clinical Academic Journey If you are passionate about Restorative Dentistry, committed to education, and ready to develop as a clinician-scientist, we encourage you to apply. Join us and shape the future of dental education, research and specialist care. This is a full time post (40 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. These posts are supported through the generous legacy of Richard Dickinson and Newland Pedley Funds. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria BDS or equivalent primary dental qualification and full GDC registration at the time of application. Significant Dental Core Training experience sufficient to succeed in national benchmarking for specialty training. MFDS or equivalent postgraduate qualification and evidence of ongoing CPD. Clinical experience in Restorative Dentistry appropriate for entry to specialty training, with safe, evidence-based practice and awareness of patient safety/clinical governance. Teaching experience (or supporting learning) in clinical/academic settings, including assessment and constructive feedback to learners. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary dental/healthcare teams and with external partners. Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching, alongside strong organisational skills to manage competing academic/clinical responsibilities; able to work independently and exercise professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion. Commitment to a clinical academic career in Restorative Dentistry, including motivation to undertake and complete a PhD and specialty training, with a demonstrable commitment to EDI and GDC standards; eligible to work in the UK, and flexible to work across sites. Desirable criteria Prior academic or clinical training relevant to Restorative Dentistry and/or successful completion of national benchmarking for specialty training. Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship, and experience delivering structured teaching (UG/PG). Research experience—publications, presentations, or project work; knowledge of research methodologies and ability to design/conduct research, including data analysis. Involvement in audit, QI, or service evaluation; project management or team-leading skills; ability to contribute to curriculum development/educational innovation. Evidence of leadership potential and interest in innovation, including digital dentistry or educational enhancement. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. We welcome your thoughts on how organisations can create an inclusive environment, including one which supports free speech and the exchange of a wide range of ideas. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on week commencing 16th February 2026. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances. Grade and Salary: £45,943 - £62,502 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134571 Close Date: 18-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Professor Owen Addison Contact Details: owen.adddison@kcl.ac.uk

About us ​​Comprising the largest dental school in Europe, the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences (FoDOCS) at King’s College London is a centre of excellence in the UK for oral, craniofacial and dental research and ranks 4th in the world (1st in the UK) in the QS World University Rankings for Dentistry (2025). ​Our international reputation attracts students and staff from across the globe The largest dental academic centre in the UK, we teach over 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate taught students, and over 100 graduate research students. As well as undertaking and actively promoting cutting edge basic, clinical, and translational research, the faculty provides both routine and specialist clinical care and educates and trains dental personnel at all levels. Working closely with our partner hospitals, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS foundation Trust, we are based in the heart of central and south London. About the role  ​We are seeking to appoint a Senior Communications Manager.  The postholder will provide trusted communication guidance to the Executive Dean, Director of Operations and other members of the Faculty Senior Leadership Team. They will deliver high calibre, multi-channel communications to the faculty’s key stakeholder groups, highlighting the achievements of our people, and their teaching, research and impact. In doing so, the role holder will develop new and creative ways to engage our communities with the faculty’s work, and develop new opportunities for the faculty, our staff and our students. We are looking for someone with extensive experience in developing and delivering coordinated and integrated communications strategies across a variety of areas. and PR. The successful candidate will have extensive professional knowledge and expertise and will ensure the effective cascade and dissemination of messaging on areas of strategic importance and support the delivery of the faculty’s communications plans and strategies. They will support the Faculty Executive in its key communications objectives and oversee the delivery of effective internal (all student and all staff messaging) and external communications. The post-holder will work closely with academic, professional service and clinical colleagues to increase awareness of research, teaching and other key activities across the faculty. At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Significant relevant experience within a communications or media role. A proven track record in planning and implementing communication strategies and plans working with a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to produce effective content for a varied audience across different channels, in a timely fashion, and with evaluation of the impact and success. Experience of absorbing and evaluating complex information from a variety of sources to create clear and engaging content, preferably within an academic, health or public sector environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including editing and proof-reading to a high level. High-level stakeholder management skills and the ability to work with and effectively influence senior internal and external stakeholders. A demonstrable ability to work under pressure with strong time management and proven ability to deliver to tight and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Excellent IT skills and experience in creating and managing web content and social media channels within a content management system and/or using relevant tools. Desirable criteria A qualification or demonstrable training in marketing, media, public relations or communication skills Experience of working in the higher education sector. Experience of undertaking desk-top research, compiling analysis and reports and presenting the findings to senior stakeholders.  Experience of planning and supporting events.  Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £53,947-£63,350 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134565 Close Date: 06-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Josephine Mumford Contact Details: Josephine.mumford@kcl.ac.uk