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Last update: 18 August 2026

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Digital Marketing Manager – 果冻传媒 Press

果冻传媒 seeks a full-time Digital Marketing Manager to join .

果冻传媒 Press is the publishing imprint of the four journals owned by 果冻传媒 鈥The 果冻传媒 Journal, 果冻传媒 Letters, Molecular Oncology and 果冻传媒 Open Bio 鈥 and offers the same high standards of peer review and publishing ethics across all its titles. The 果冻传媒 Press journals offer the molecular life sciences community a place to showcase their work, while supporting their community.

The Digital Marketing Manager will report to the 果冻传媒 Press Publisher and will support the 果冻传媒 Press Publisher and the Managing Editors to promote the journals on digital platforms.

Key responsibilities

  • Planning, creating, and implementing paid campaigns on Google Ads and the social media
  • Monitoring the success of each campaign and readjusting keywords or other parameters, including demographics and geo-targeting, to improve outreach
  • Remarketing
  • Email marketing
  • Budgeting for the paid campaigns
  • SEO and SEM
  • Keyword research
  • Reporting on campaign performance and retargeting as necessary
  • Monitoring website performance through Adobe Analytics
  • Assisting with organic social media posting and developing a social media calendar
  • Developing promotional听material as requested
  • Actively researching, proposing and developing new听digital听marketing strategies
  • Collaborating with the Marketing Manager at Wiley on听digital marketing initiatives
  • Attending meetings related to digital marketing strategy
  • Helping out at the booth at major conferences if necessary.

Essential requirements

  • Degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Communications, or other relevant fields.
  • Proven experience in Digital Marketing and Communications
  • Previous experience working in a scientific organization
  • Excellent command of the English language
  • Skills in graphics.

This is a full-time, permanent position. The candidate can be based in either the UK, Germany or Spain, and can work remotely or make use of our offices in Cambridge (UK), or Heidelberg (Germany). Some traveling will be required.
果冻传媒 is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications. Issues of disability should only be considered against the particular requirements of the job where necessary or where applicable, given this is a remote working position.
To apply, please send a CV, cover letter explaining your interest in the position to the 果冻传媒 Press Publisher, Daniela Ruffell ([email protected]).
Successful applicants should be prepared to provide contact details for two references, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. The salary is negotiable according to qualifications and experience. All offers of employment are made subject to 果冻传媒 receiving satisfactory references and verifying an applicant鈥檚 right to work in either the UK, Germany or Spain.
The deadline for applications is 18 September 2026.


Treasury Coordinator – 果冻传媒 Treasury

The not-for-profit 果冻传媒 (果冻传媒) seeks a Treasury Coordinator to join the small 果冻传媒 Treasury team.

Role Summary
果冻传媒 Treasury is a small department at 果冻传媒. The Treasury deals with all aspects of 果冻传媒鈥 finances and comprises the Treasury Manager and the Deputy Treasury Manager. The work done in The Treasury is under the direction of the Honorary Treasurer, Professor Frank Michelangeli.

Key Responsibilities
Coordination of finance email:
– Check emails receive a response in a timely manner
– Flag complicated queries or where possible resolve them
Preparation of bills on Xero:
– Prepare payments for expenses reimbursement, goods and services invoices, prizes
– Prepare bursaries and other grants on Xero
Liaison and coordination with Fellowship and Advanced Courses Committee administrators:
– Coordinate with committee administrators to ensure a smooth processing, and correct payment of grants
– Check payments are valid and have approval
– Deal with queries from grantees
Processing of receipts:
– Membership societies subscriptions
– Recharges in relation to Advanced Courses
Assist with administration of Finance Committee meetings and other Treasury events
– Assist with the administration of 果冻传媒 Treasury meeting including arranging meetings and booking facilities
– Travel to European countries to attend 果冻传媒 Treasury and other meetings and events
Other responsibilities:
– Duties may evolve with time, according to requirements of 果冻传媒.
– Any other reasonable duties as requested by line manager.

果冻传媒 is looking for someone who is:
– Diligent and reliable
– Educated to degree level or equivalent
– Experience of accounting systems is beneficial, ideally Xero, although training will be given
– Confident working independently without supervision and has good time management skills
– Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
– Confident liaising with a range of people
– Accurate with excellent attention to detail
– Experience of project administration would be a benefit.

The application process will involve an on-line interview plus at least one face-to-face interview in Cambridge. Reasonable travel costs to the interview will be reimbursed by 果冻传媒.

Two references are required, and these will be contacted by 果冻传媒 once an offer of employment is made. One of the people you list as a referee should be your current or most recent employer and, ideally, the other should be a previous employer. However, if this is not possible for both referees, you can provide the details of another person who can confirm that you are suitable for the post.
The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references.
果冻传媒 has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

To apply for this role please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 24 August 2026.
The interviews are expected to be held on either Friday 4 or Monday 7 September 2026.


Editor in Chief, 果冻传媒 Letters

The not-for-profit 果冻传媒 (果冻传媒) seeks an Editor in Chief for the journal .

果冻传媒 Letters has over 50 years of experience in publishing high-quality reviews, and original research articles in all areas of the molecular life sciences. The journal has a very wide readership and is renowned for its quality standards and speed of publication.

果冻传媒 Press is the publishing enterprise of the four journals owned by 果冻传媒 (The 果冻传媒 Journal, 果冻传媒 Letters, Molecular Oncology and 果冻传媒 Open Bio). 果冻传媒 Press promotes the publication of high-quality journals run by scientists and for scientists, offering the same high standards of peer review and publishing ethics across all its titles. The 果冻传媒 Press journals offer the molecular life sciences community a place to showcase their work, while supporting their community.

We seek a high-profile academic to lead 果冻传媒 Letters and develop journal strategy together with the editorial team. The successful applicant should have previous editorial experience, proven leadership skills, and well-established influence in a broad field of research that fits the journal鈥檚 scope. A commitment to editorial excellence, ethical standards, sound judgment, and professionalism is essential.

Key responsibilities:

  • Define and execute the journal鈥檚 long-term editorial strategy in collaboration with the 果冻传媒 Publications Committee, the 果冻传媒 Press Publisher and the journal Managing Editor.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a diverse editorial board.
  • Ensure a high-quality, fair, efficient, timely, and ethical peer review process.
  • Formally approve retractions and expressions of concern.
  • Have an active role in commissioning Reviews and front half content
  • Serve as an ambassador for the journal as well as for 果冻传媒 Press at scientific meetings, with authors, and within the broader research community.

The Editor in Chief should preferably be located within Europe and will receive a competitive retainer for their work.

This is a paid position as an independent contractor, not with employment status. There are not set working hours, however the Editor-in-Chief is expected to be in regular daily contact with the journal team. All applicants for any position are assessed objectively on their individual merits, in accordance with the Company鈥檚 equal opportunities policy. Issues of disability should only be considered against the particular requirements of the job where necessary or where applicable, given this is a remote working position.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please don鈥檛 hesitate to apply or contact us if you have any questions. To apply, please send the following documents to [email protected]

  • CV with full list of publications
  • Cover letter explaining your interest in the position
  • Document explaining your vision for 果冻传媒 Letters, and how it fits within the current landscape for scholarly publishing, as well as with the core values of 果冻传媒 Press.

EXTERNAL POSITIONS

Head of Biobank (f/m/d)

Institution: St. Anna Children鈥檚 Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI), Vienna, Austria

Description

St. Anna CCRI is seeking a Head of Biobank to lead the strategic modernisation and integration of its established pediatric cancer biobank infrastructure. The role focuses on developing a state-of-the-art certified biobank connected to clinical, diagnostic and research data, supporting precision oncology and translational research.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and modernise the institutional biobank infrastructure
  • Oversee biospecimen collection, processing, storage and governance
  • Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory and ISO quality standards
  • Manage clinical trial-embedded biobanking activities
  • Lead digital integration of biobank collections and metadata systems
  • Collaborate with diagnostics laboratories, clinical trials units and research teams
  • Build and lead a multidisciplinary team
  • Secure funding and represent the biobank internationally

Requirements

  • PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent in biomedical sciences or related field
  • Several years of experience in biobanking and laboratory quality systems
  • Expertise in database systems, metadata and sample lifecycle management
  • Experience with regulatory frameworks for human biospecimens
  • Strong leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, technology-driven environment
  • Fluency in German and English

Salary

Minimum annual gross salary: 鈧73,000 (higher depending on qualifications and experience).

How to apply

Applicants should submit:

  • CV including publication list
  • List of up to five key publications
  • Funding track record
  • Three references
  • Description of previous biobanking experience and responsibilities

Applications and questions should be sent to: [email protected]

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

More information

For full details and application information, please visit the official website:


Postdoctoral Fellow in RNA Biology & Functional Genomics 鈥 National Cancer Institute (NIH), Frederick, MD, USA

A fully funded postdoctoral position is available in the Gonatopoulos-Pournatzis Lab (Functional Transcriptomics Section, RNA Biology Laboratory) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), NIH, in Frederick, Maryland. The lab develops and applies cutting-edge functional genomics and CRISPR screening approaches to dissect the regulation and functional impact of alternative splicing in cancer and other biological contexts. Ongoing work integrates exon-level perturbations with bulk and single-cell transcriptomics to uncover splicing-dependent mechanisms and therapeutic vulnerabilities.

The position offers a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment with access to state-of-the-art core facilities and strong opportunities for scientific independence and career development. NIH postdoctoral fellows receive competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive training resources.

Applicants should hold (or expect soon) a PhD or MD/PhD in RNA biology, molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, or a related field, with a strong publication record and interest in RNA biology/functional genomics. Candidates should be able to work independently and communicate effectively in English.

Applications should include a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact details for three referees.

Application deadline:听August 31, 2026 (or until filled)
Start date:听贵濒别虫颈产濒别

Contact:
Thomas Gonatopoulos-Pournatzis
贰尘补颈濒:听[email protected]

Further information:


Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) 鈥 Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology (Dortmund, Germany)

A fully funded postdoctoral position is available in the Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience led by Dr. Andrija Sente at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Dortmund, Germany. The position is available from January 2027 and is initially limited to 2 years. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, newly established research team with access to state-of-the-art core facilities for light and electron microscopy, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry.

Project & Responsibilities:

The researcher will investigate the cell biological pathways underlying the assembly of multimeric membrane proteins using CRISPR-based genetic screens, as well as mechanistic dissection using techniques from molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and structural biology.

  • Start Date:听January 2027

  • Application Deadline:听October 15, 2026

  • Application & Contact Details:听Submit a CV, a 1-page motivation letter, a 1-page project proposal, and two reference letters by October 15, 2026 to Dr. Andrija Sente ([email protected]). Informal inquiries are welcome.

  • Website / Additional Information:


Predoctoral Position in Biochemistry, Metabolism and Cell Biology

Institution: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona), Spain

The Neurolipid Group at UIC Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join a research project investigating the cellular and metabolic functions of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1C (CPT1C), a protein involved in neuronal adaptation to metabolic stress and increasingly linked to cancer metabolism.

The project, entitled 鈥淔unctional and mechanistic study of CPT1C in neuronal and glioblastoma models: metabolic regulation, Warburg phenotype and protein interaction networks鈥, will explore the role of CPT1C in glioblastoma metabolism and in the nervous system through the identification and validation of novel protein interaction networks.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary research environment combining biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, metabolism and neurobiology. Experimental approaches may include cell culture, CRISPR-based models, molecular biology techniques, protein interaction studies, metabolic assays, microscopy and bioenergetic analyses.

Your profile

鈥 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Pharmacy, Chemistry or a related discipline
鈥 Strong academic record and motivation for research
鈥 Interest in metabolism, neurobiology and cell biology
鈥 Previous experience in cell culture, molecular biology, protein analysis, microscopy, metabolism, proteomics or bioenergetics is advantageous

What the position offers

鈥 Four-year full-time PhD contract
鈥 Training in advanced biochemical and cellular techniques
鈥 Opportunities to attend national and international conferences
鈥 Participation in scientific collaborations and specialised training courses
鈥 Teaching experience of up to 60 hours per academic year within Health Sciences programmes

Applications

Interested candidates should send a brief cover letter describing their research interests, a CV and academic transcripts to:

Dr Miguel Baena
[email protected]

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Start date: September/October 2026

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