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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📢 There's still time to apply! We're recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantitative Cell Biology/Biochemistry at the Rosalind Franklin Institute. Join us at the interface of biophysics, structural biology & biochemistry. For more information and to apply: tinyurl.com/56nezb2e

Two researchers working with equipment in a laboratory, with a graphic promoting a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Quantitative Cell Biology/Biochemistry on a yellow background

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

One of the areas showcased during the Science Minister's recent visit to the Franklin was our work using advanced imaging and AI to better understand the placenta's role in healthy pregnancies.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As we celebrate funding for the next five years, we're also looking back at some of the highlights from the last five. One example is our collaboration with @jeoleurope.bsky.social to develop a pioneering chromatic aberration corrected electron microscope.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Three weeks to go until the ENGINE Summit at Harwell Campus. Find out more and register your interest: www.harwellcampus.com/engine/

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In case you missed it, the BBC featured one of our newest microscopes that allows our researchers to study thicker samples in greater detail. The STED microscope enables researchers to better understand the gut and associated health conditions. Read the article below: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

New microscope to look for cure for inflammatory bowel disease

The microscope will allow researchers to study much thicker samples in far greater detail.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It is not every day our research makes the evening news. Yesterday ITV News Meridian featured the work happening at the Rosalind Franklin Institute following last weeks Ministerial visit. Watch the clip below. www.itv.com/watch/news/o...

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome the Minister for Science, Investment and Technology last week to celebrate the Franklin's plans for the next 5 years.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

There’s still time to apply! 📢 We’re hiring a Digital Communications Coordinator for 12 months, helping share the Franklin’s science with key audiences. Based near Oxford. Applications close this Sunday! For more details and to apply: opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/digi...

A picture of the Rosalind Franklin Institute building with yellow and blue panels. Text reads 'We are hiring - Digital Communications Coordinator' with the website www.rfi.ac.uk.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📢 We’re recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantitative Cell Biology/Biochemistry! Join the Pombo-Garcia & Wu labs to develop quantitative imaging tools using STED, FLIM, FRET & FCS. For more details and to apply, click here: opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/post... #hiring

Two researchers working with equipment in a laboratory. Text reads ‘We Are Hiring: Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantitative Cell Biology/Biochemistry’ at the Rosalind Franklin Institute.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📢 Still time to apply! We’re hiring a Finance Assistant at the Franklin. Join our team, support our finance and scientific operations, and enjoy room to grow. A can-do attitude is essential! Applications close this Sunday. Don’t miss out! Apply here: tinyurl.com/2f998878 #hiring #finance

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📢 We're hiring a Digital Communications Coordinator on a 12 month fixed term contract! Join our Strategic Marketing team and help share the Franklin's Science with relevant stakeholders. Start date: early November 2026. Apply here: tinyurl.com/24sdawdc

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

At the Rosalind Franklin Institute, our Science Challenges are bringing together researchers across disciplines to tackle questions that no one could solve alone. Each Challenge is built around focused projects where ideas can be tested, new technologies developed and discoveries made.

A group of people stand in small clusters and talk during a networking session in a bright indoor setting. Several people hold cups while conversing, with Paul Matthews stands in a white shirt and blue blazer at the centre of the image. The background shows additional attendees engaged in discussion.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📢 We're recruiting a Finance Assistant at the Franklin! Help form the backbone of our daily operations, support our scientists and grow your finance career in a collaborative research environment. A can-do attitude is essential! Apply here: tinyurl.com/3t23brvw #hiring #finance #opportunity

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Can one strategy engage them all? At the BIG Event 2026, members of the outreach teams from the Rosalind Franklin Institute and Discover Materials explored what different audiences value from public engagement in an interactive workshop.

Two people, one in shorts and a shirt, the other in a long black dress. They are standing either side of a white wall, with multicoloured post it notes stuck on in groups.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Congratulations to Professor Ben Davis, who has received the Yamada-Koga Prize! Professor Paul Matthews, Director of the Franklin, said: “I am delighted to congratulate Ben on behalf of the whole institute, this international honour reflects the great novelty and innovation in his pioneering work.”

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

📢 We're hiring a Research Associate in Topological Data Analysis for Cell Biology to join the VirtuAI Cell project. Help develop persistent homology and TDA methods for 2-D/3-D cellular imaging, working at the intersection of maths, AI and biology. To find out more and apply: tinyurl.com/2282y44k

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📢 We're hiring: Research Associate in Machine-Learning Modelling of 2-D and 3-D Images! Join the VirtuAI Cell project to develop AI for biological cell mapping and help tackle global research challenges. For more information and to apply: tinyurl.com/ytz7xyr4 #hiring #opportunity #research

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📢 We're hiring a Laboratory Technician! Join the Rosalind Franklin Institute and help support world-leading research through laboratory support, tissue culture, protein purification, and more. Ready to make an impact? Apply today! opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/labo...

Two researchers wearing lab coats, safety glasses and gloves work together at a lab bench. The graphic includes the text: "We Are Hiring – Laboratory Technician" with a link to the Rosalind Franklin Institute website

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📢 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

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📢 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

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

“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.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

📢 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

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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

Image from the Microscopy Mondays series. multiple pale blue, thin, horizontal lines. The lines are not completely straight and look a little like fibres. Accompanied with the caption "Can you guess what this is?"

Hint: This everyday item helps researchers keep their working environment clean and tidy.

Multiple pale blue, thin, horizontal lines are shown in the image. The lines are not completely straight and look a little like fibres. Can you guess what this is?

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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.

Image from the Microscopy Mondays series. A highly magnified close-up of a laboratory object showing part of a white plastic surface next to a black numbered display. The object is shown at an unusual scale, making it difficult to identify. Text reads: “Microscopy Mondays” and “Can you guess what this is?”

Magnified close-up of the same laboratory object showing a white cylindrical surface and part of a numbered display. Text reads: “Hint: This is a key piece of laboratory equipment that makes accurate measurements.” A second image provides an additional clue while still only showing part of the object. Can you guess what it might be?

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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

Microscope close-up showing a white surface with a repeating pattern of small circular indentations, creating a soft, bubble-like texture. The image is framed like a photograph on a purple background with the words “Microscopy Mondays” and “Can you guess what this is?”.

Microscope close-up of the same white, dimpled surface with circular patterns, shown on a purple background. Text reads: “Hint: This is a commonly used thing both in and out of the laboratory.” The object remains difficult to identify at this scale.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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-...

Professor Paul Matthews, Director of the Rosalind Franklin Institute, said, “We have many interactions with our Harwell science facility neighbours, but this funding initiative has identified some exciting new ways to extend these to better integrate expertise across more one partner at a time. Collaborative projects like these are central to how we approach difficult scientific challenges at the Franklin. We believe that we must bring together capabilities across organisations to address the complex problems needed to be solved to advance our understanding of health and disease.”

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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

Microscope close-up image showing a bright blue, slightly textured surface at very high magnification. The image is framed like a photograph on a yellow background with the words “Microscopy Mondays” and “Can you guess what this is?”

Microscope close-up image of the same bright blue textured surface, shown on a yellow background with the text: “Hint: It is another important part of working safely in a laboratory.” The object remains difficult to identify at this scale.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“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.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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.

Microscope close-up from our "Microscopy Mondays" series of tightly twisted bright blue fibres with a soft, fuzzy texture. The image is zoomed in so far that the everyday object is hard to identify, viewers are invited to guess what it might be.

Two additional microscope images showing textured white fabric and blue embroidered stitching in close detail. The fibres and thread are magnified, revealing patterns not usually visible to the naked eye. There is also a hint that this item is important for working safely in a science laboratory.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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.

Practical course on nanobody discovery technology
Learn from the Rosalind Franklin Institute’s Nanobody Discovery Team through a mix of hands-on lab experience, interactive workshops and seminars.

You will learn:
Phage display and selection of nanobodies
Expression, purification and characterisation of nanobodies
Data management and machine learning applied to nanobodies

The workshop is open to early career post-doctoral researchers and PhD students with at least one years’ laboratory experience and a background in biochemistry, molecular biology or related fields.

When: 26-30 October 2026

Where: Rosalind Franklin Institute, Harwell Science Campus, Oxfordshire, UK

Course fee: £250

Find out more and apply
QR code to:
www.rfi.ac.uk/latest/events/practical-course-in-nanobody-discovery-technology

With support from:
SARTORIUS

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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.

Can you guess what this is?
Highly magnified image showing a yellow plastic-like surface with small dark speckles and part of a printed letter "d" visible, next to a clean yellow edge and a dark vertical line. The image is zoomed in enough to make the everyday object difficult to recognise.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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.

5 people around a square table speaking with each other in a meeting. Behind them is a large window with the sunlight coming through.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

📢 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

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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...

Graphic quote from Liam O'Ryan, Chief Technology Officer at Quantum Detectors Ltd. which reads - “The value of working in partnership with the Rosalind Franklin Institute goes far beyond the traditional relationship between technology provider and researcher. Working directly with the Franklin researchers to deliver their goal of developing new technologies to see the molecules of life in more detail including their dynamics and chemistry, we are able to design our products to meet the needs of the Franklin’s cutting-edge research, ultimately delivering value for the scientific community.”

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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...

Flyer for the Franklin's Practical course on nanobody discovery technology. The flyer includes blue and white sections with pink nanobody structures and the text below:

Practical course on nanobody discovery technology
Learn from the Rosalind Franklin Institute’s Nanobody Discovery Team through a mix of hands-on lab experience, interactive workshops and seminars.

You will learn:
Phage display and selection of nanobodies
Expression, purification and characterisation of nanobodies
Data management and machine learning applied to nanobodies

The workshop is open to early career post-doctoral researchers and PhD students with at least one years’ laboratory experience and a background in biochemistry, molecular biology or related fields.

When: 26-30 October 2026

Where: Rosalind Franklin Institute, Harwell Science Campus, Oxfordshire, UK

Course fee: £250

With support from Sartorius

And a QR code to:
www.rfi.ac.uk/latest/events/practical-course-in-nanobody-discovery-technology

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Instruct-ERIC @instruct-eric.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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!

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

📢 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

Graphic advertising a Research Associate in Chemical Proteomics role at The Rosalind Franklin Institute, showing a scientist working with laboratory equipment and the text “We’re Hiring.”

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

📢 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

Graphic from The Rosalind Franklin Institute saying “We Are Hiring” for a Year in Industry Placement (ARC) in digital research infrastructure, data systems, and research technologies. The image has a bright pink background with yellow design elements and a link to www.rfi.ac.uk.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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...

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

📢 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

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

📢 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...

Person working on a laptop with code and graphs on screens, with “We’re Hiring – Research Software Engineer” text on a pink and grey background

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

How do you build an AI‑ready research data platform that’s robust, resilient, and FAIR? The Franklin’s Advanced Research Computing (ARC) team has developed a data storage and analysis platform that automates the transfer, cataloguing, and curation of research data for speed and consistency.

Two people infront of a blue and red backdrop. One of the people, Dimitrios Bellos, is receiving an award, in the form of a framed blue certificate and a glass award.

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The Rosalind Franklin Institute @rosfrankinst.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

JEOL’s pioneering chromatic aberration corrected electron microscope arrived a year ago at the Franklin. This instrument represents the first of its type globally, initial applications of the instrument will be to use liquid cells to study biological dynamics and to study thick samples.

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