MSCA PhD Fellow in Cross-Disciplinary Glycoscience Research DC3 - Targeting Tissues Using Multivalent Lectin-glycan Interactions

University of Leeds - Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences - School of Chemistry

Placed On: 12th March 2026
Closes: 30th March 2026
Job Ref: EPSCH1130

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term (36 months - to complete specific time limited work)

Are you keen to advance glycoscience research across disciplines? Do you have relevant research experience in chemistry or biochemistry and a keen interest in developing molecular tools to probe complex protein/glycan interactions? Are you eager to develop your expertise, push the boundaries of knowledge, and pursue a PhD in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?

GLYCOCALYX is a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN). It brings together 15 leading European partners in a transnational network, implementing a multidisciplinary and intersectorial research and training programme between the academic and industrial partners, to research the self organisation and barrier functions of the mammalian glycocalyx.

Eligibility rules: To meet the requirements of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, you must be eligible to enrol in a first doctoral degree (PhD), and must not have lived or worked in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to recruitment date.

As well as previous research experience, you will have a Masters (or an quivalent level of qualification) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

There are no restrictions on nationality, but to engage in paid employment you must have the necessary right to work in the UK. This may involve obtaining an appropriate visa and the University of Leeds will be able to offer support and advice to the successful candidate.

Salary: The Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD Fellow salary is fixed at £53,780 per annum (plus family allowance if applicable), in line with MSCA Doctoral Network requirements. This amount will be subject to tax and National Insurance deductions.

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Bruce Turnbull, Professor of Biomolecular Chemistry, and project primary supervisor
Email: W.B.Turnbull@leeds.ac.uk