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We are seeking a graduate with an interest in brain tumourigenesis and experience in RNA biology, cell biology, or computer science, and with at least an upper second-class honours degree, to join Lovorka Stojic lab, a member of the QMUL Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence, at the Barts Cancer Institute. The Centre is a multidisciplinary team of basic scientists, computational biologists, and clinical researchers, focusing on the integration and analysis of large-scale transcriptomic and RNA-protein interaction data, as well as focused target-gene approaches, to understand the role of RNA-based mechanisms in the initiation and progression of brain tumours (Vinel et al., Nat. Commun. 2021; Badodi et al., Nat. Commun. 2021; Dodel et al., 2024; Babaei et al., 2026).

While most current therapies focus on targeting cancer-related proteins, this project will address the role of RNA-based mechanisms and their therapeutic targeting in glioblastoma. In particular, we will focus on how long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) contribute to glioblastoma, with the ultimate goal of developing new RNA-based strategies targeting lncRNAs or RBPs, thereby opening new therapeutic avenues for glioblastoma patients.

We will use molecular biology, RNA biology, cell biology, next-generation sequencing, genomics, proteomics, and biochemical methods. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in and contribute to the computational analysis of next-generation sequencing datasets. All applicants should have a strong motivation for pursuing an ambitious research agenda in an international and competitive research environment.

The post is based at the Barts Cancer Institute (BCI), Charterhouse Square. The BCI provides a stimulating scientific environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities. For more information about the lab and our research, please visit https://www.bci.qmul.ac.uk/team/profile/dr-lovorka-stojic/

More info about the QMUL Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence can be found here: https://braintumourresearch.org/pages/centres-of-excellence-queen-mary-university-of-london

To find out more and apply, please follow this link: Identifying and targeting new RNA-based vulnerabilities in glioblastoma - Barts Cancer Institute

Application deadline: 31 August 2026
Start date: 4 January 2027

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