Welcome to

The Centre for Molecular Cell Biology

From Molecules to Cellular Systems: Uncovering the Principles of Life

At the Centre for Molecular Cell Biology, we explore how life works across scales - from individual molecules to complex cellular systems. By combining mechanistic analysis, multiscale imaging,  data-driven biology, and cellular engineering, we uncover the molecular principles that govern cell function, and translate these discoveries into applications in biotechnology and medicine for healthy and sustainable living.

Our research spans multiple disciplines, including structural, cellular, computational and synthetic biology, and is organised into four core themes that reflect our strengths and emerging directions.

Our Research Themes

Molecular Mechanisms of Life  ^.   Imaging Life Across Scales  ^.  Data-Driven Cell Biology  ^.  Engineering Living Systems

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We invite expressions of interest from outstanding postdoctoral researchers worldwide who are seeking to apply for externally funded research fellowships. We are keen to attract ambitious early career researchers who wish to establish research independence and are looking for a supportive institutional environment in which to develop competitive fellowship applications.

We welcome all applications, particularly those aligned with our Centre’s strategic priorities:

Cell dynamics across scales, chromosome and RNA biology, photosynthesis and plant biology, bacteria–environment interactions, and synthetic biology, along with advanced imaging from super-resolution to cryo-electron microscopy/tomography.

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