An environment conducive to groundbreaking research and transformative insights
We want to empower our people to achieve their potential by creating a supportive and inclusive research environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We are always striving to improve and are committed to fostering an environment that encourages continuous growth.
Our values
Our values guide every aspect of our work, shaping how we collaborate, evaluate projects, and operate both internally and externally.
Our projects, by their nature, carry significant risk, combined with significant pay-off in scientific, economic, and patient benefits if successful. Risk is mitigated by engaging experts from across disciplines and working together to approach large challenges.
“The whole environment is designed to encourage exchange of ideas and generation of new projects and approaches.”
Our projects are not conceived of or delivered by one organisation alone, they engage multiple partners across academia and industry and there is demonstrable support for their development by these communities.
“By embedding ourselves in the communities that will use the technologies we develop, we won’t just further biological research, we stand a better chance of improving health.”
Our technologies will be novel in their application and design, offering tools to the academic and industrial communities which enable significant new research potential and economic benefit.
“We work closely with industry manufacturers to design innovative scientific instruments to help answer important questions in life sciences.”
Our technologies will be sought after by both academic and industrial communities, and access will be opened to as wide as possible, ensuring that the research benefits are maximised.
“We want to make the data that we generate in our challenges as open and accessible to other researchers as possible.”
A culture driven by curiosity
Everyone at the Franklin has an important role to play in helping the Franklin succeed in its mission. We understand that we can only succeed if work together, learning from each other’s expertise, and stretching ourselves.
Current vacancies
- Senior Scientist in Electron Ptychography Research Harwell
- Contracts Officer Closing date: 30 March 2025 Operations Harwell
- Assistant Facilities Manager Closing date: 9 April 2025 Operations Harwell
Applying for a role
We know that applying for a new role can be stressful, so we endeavour to make our application process as simple and inclusive as possible.
PhD Studentships
Students play vital role in the ecosystem of the Franklin, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and better connecting us to our academic collaborators. Here at the Franklin, we are training our students in cutting edge techniques, how to work across disciplines and cultivating the next generation of leaders, thinkers and innovators who will shape the scientific landscape.
Opportunities for young people to experience a scientific working environment
As the Rosalind Franklin Institute is an interdisciplinary institute, rather than focusing on one specific project during their placement with us, students have the opportunity to rotate between different research groups.
