Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Molecular Cell Biology

The University of Sussex is hiring a postdoctoral researcher for Professor Claudio Alonso's lab in Life Sciences in Falmer, Brighton. The lab studies the molecular mechanisms of neural development and function in fruit flies, using transcriptomics, neurogenetics, optogenetics, imaging and behavioural analysis. You will run experiments, analyse data and work with the team toward publications. The listing says the role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship if full time, and notes that it may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship. The post is fixed term to 30 June 2028 at GBP 38,784 to 46,049. The closing date is 1 November 2026.