Current opportunities

Our funding and unique position provides an unrivalled environment in which to undertake research. We have excellent facilities, particularly in the platform technologies that underpin modern scientific research. As a result, TSL has an outstanding record of publications in high profile journals. We therefore attract high calibre students, post-docs and senior researchers.

Below is a full list of our current vacancies. If none show, please check this page again soon and follow us on Twitter because opportunities arise throughout the year.

The Sainsbury Laboratory is always looking to recruit world–class researchers, technical and support staff at all stages of their careers. If you are interested in working within one of our research groups or support teams we encourage you to contact the relevant group leader directly to discuss possibilities.

We are particularly keen to hear from prospective postdoctoral researchers. Please email the relevant group leader directly with:

your CV,
a brief but strong cover letter that includes:
your career narrative to date,
your intended research focus,
why you want to pursue this at TSL,
and how this fits with your career plans.

Additional opportunities for early career researchers include our one-year taught MSc in Global Plant Health, PhD Research Studentships or Predoctoral Research Internships for those still needing to develop the necessary skills and experience required to undertake a PhD.

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Laboratory Technician

Join the 2Blades group and contribute to programs developing resistance traits in legume and Solanaceous crops.

Senior Laboratory Technician – Plant Immunity Research

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with the Cyril Zipfel group and contribute to fundamental research on plant immunity.

Postdoctoral Scientist – Plant Immunity Research

Work with the Cyril Zipfel group to decipher the molecular mechanisms underlying plant immunity, with emphasis on the identification and characterization of pattern recognition receptors.

Predoctoral internship – Plant Immunity Research

Join the Cyril Zipfel group in a role designed for students considering PhD studies in the future or ‘year-in-industry’ undergraduates with an interest in academic plant science research.