Only 1 month left to submit your proposals for the 10th Research Software Engineering Conference! Share your research, tools and experiences with the community. The deadline for the Call for submissions is 1 May 2026. Apply now at rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/submis... #RSECon26
Our March newsletter is out now. This month, we’re bringing you news about this year’s conference, some other events and requests for help from the Society’s special interest groups, plus some updates from the wider RSE Community.
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Remember to check out our #vacancies page if you are looking for an RSE (or related) role, or if you have one to share. We've currently got jobs at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, one at the British Antarctic Survey and one at Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany.
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You should really do something about past Bob, he is clearly a menace :-P
During #BritishScienceWeek we’re celebrating the 18,000 volunteers who helped the Franklin analyse millions of 3D images - accelerating data analysis, helping finetune models and revealing new biological insights.
Read more: www.rfi.ac.uk/collaborate/...
Two researchers look at microscopy images on computer screens, with text saying “We’re Hiring – Research Associates." on top of yellow and grey background
We’re hiring! Join the MDI Challenge team (Prof Angus Kirkland).
Open roles:
🔬 Research Associate in Potential Mapping Using 4D STEM (Dr Judy Kim)
🔬 Research Associate in Mapping of Antibiotic Uptake (Dr Adrian Pedrazo-Tardajos)
Apply now! tinyurl.com/4uew66kn
#career #opportunity #apply
Sponsor RSECon26 in Sheffield (9-11 Sept)! Engage with the UK's Research Software Engineering community. Sponsorship tiers are limited so early enquiries are welcome. Contact sponsorship@society-rse.org or view packages: rsecon26.society-rse.org/sponsorship/... #RSECon26
I'm pretty sure the bias was demonstrated on the Royal Institute Christmas lectures a few years ago, might have even been on the one Hannah Fry presented. Sad to think that the datasets haven't been improved since then.
Our latest paper in which we use multiple force fields to recover various conformations of the ribose transporter from E. coli. The work of DPhil student Nikolai Juraschko and postdoc Florencia Klein Rocha
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We need your expertise! The RSECon26 Call for Reviewers is open. Reviewing is a great way to contribute to the community and help us build an outstanding program. Sign up to be a reviewer today: rsecon26.society-rse.org/calls/review... #RSECon26
A colourful pipe cleaner model of a neuron showing labelled parts. Green and white loops at the top represent dendrites branching from the cell body. A twisted multicoloured stem represents the axon extending downward. Pink and white pipe cleaner shapes at the bottom depict the axon terminals. Yellow arrows point to each part with labels: ‘Dendrites,’ ‘Cell body,’ ‘Axon,’ and ‘Axon terminals.’
It’s British Science Week!
This year’s theme is Curiosity: What’s your question?
Why not start by asking: How does my brain send messages?
Build your own neuron from pipe cleaners and explore how your amazing body works. Or discover more science at home activities on our website.
Three colleagues sit around a meeting table with laptops in a bright office, seen through a circular frame. The design includes teal and grey branding with The Rosalind Franklin Institute logo and the text “We’re Hiring – Finance Assistant,” with arrow graphics at the bottom.
We’re hiring a Finance Assistant!
Be the backbone of our daily operations, keeping records accurate so our scientists can focus on research. Work collaboratively across operations and science teams, with room to grow in the position.
Bring your can-do attitude and apply today! tinyurl.com/ubtc3hef
⏰ There's still time to take part! The survey closes on 20 March 2026.
The February Newsletter is out! This month we have some new and ongoing career‑building opportunities, emerging research directions, and upcoming gatherings that connect our community. Dive in for the latest ways collaborate and shape the future of research software.
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💼 Did you know that the Society has a job board?
👩💻 We encourage people to post opportunities that involve a significant element of writing software for research, or supports the role of RSEs.
🌍 Vacancies anywhere in the world are welcome!
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🔍 Do you develop software for academic research as part of your work? If so we want to hear from you!
The 2026 International RSE Survey will be open for submissions until Fri 20 Mar. Find out more about it and how to participate at www.software.ac.uk/news/2026-in...
Staff member working at a desk on a laptop, alongside text reading ‘We’re Hiring – Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance (HSEC) Coordinator’ from The Rosalind Franklin Institute.
📢 Just a reminder: We're hiring a 𝗛𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿!
There’s still time to apply for our HSEC Coordinator role at The Franklin. If you’re passionate about supporting people and building a strong Health, Safety, Environment and Compliance culture, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 tinyurl.com/64m57e8c
Our February Newsletter will be going out at the end of the month. If you have
any news, achievements, blog posts or other announcements that you would like to
include, please submit them by Monday the 23rd February via the link below.
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Find us at the Festival of Tomorrow 2026!
We are exhibiting at The Deanery Academy, in Wichelstowe, for the Festival Finale on 20th and 21st February.
Come say hello!
Book your tickets now: www.festivaloftomorrow.com
#FestivalOfTomorrow
📻 Listen out for @mdarrow.bsky.social, our Quantitative Biology Across Scales Lead, who will be discussing her placental imaging work on WRFM Science on the Radio on tomorrow (Saturday 14th February) at 10 am on FM 90.2 – 107.4, you can also online at
The future of complex instrument orchestration is here, and we've made our first tentative steps with the MOUSE: lookingatnothing.com/index.php/ar... #bluesky #tiled #epics #X-ray ⚛️🧪
Had some fun this evening looking at getting blender to render some old volumetric data i have from my time at @diamondlightsource.bsky.social. with a bit of data wrangling, and the excellent tutorials from @aafkegros.bsky.social on #MicroscopyNodes, we have some rotation! youtu.be/0caGC2x0Nx8
Today we are marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by celebrating the incredible scientists at the Rosalind Franklin Institute.
Hear from two of our research assistants who have recently earned their Registered Scientist accreditation.
This project utilised new software which supported the entire nanobody generation pipeline. Known as AntigenApp, it was developed by the Franklin Nanobody and Advanced Research Computing teams working closely together and they hope AntigenApp will be useful to the wider scientific community.
Researchers at the Franklin studying schistosomiasis- a neglected tropical disease affecting more than 200 million people globally- have now observed the structure of a key structure thanks to a unique blend of nanobody discovery and advanced data science.
A meeting room with several people seated around a large table, laptops and documents in front of them. Bright natural light comes through a large window, and a whiteboard is visible on the wall. On the right side of the image, a turquoise graphic displays The Rosalind Franklin Institute logo and the text: “WE’RE HIRING – Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance Coordinator,” with a row of arrows underneath.
📢 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗛𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿
As The Franklin grows, we’re looking for someone passionate about supporting our people and strengthening our Health, Safety, Environment and Compliance culture.
Join us and help make a real difference across the Institute: tinyurl.com/64m57e8c
#hiring #career
Top half of the image is a picture featuring Sali Davis, RMS Chief Executive, with the Franklin's Director of Strategic Marketing, Laura Holland, on a visit to the Franklin.Bottom half of image is a quote from Sali which reads - "We’re really excited to explore new opportunities for joint-working with our colleagues at the Franklin, which is a major hub for technological innovation in microscopy, right across the sciences. This agreement is a great way of setting out some practical steps we can take to support each other’s activities and bring our communities closer together"
We have signed a new agreement with @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social to explore new ways to further our shared purpose of advancing microscopy and imaging and supporting the scientific communities engaged in these disciplines.
Well I suppose there would be no double yellow lines in the middle?
Researcher Spotlight: Maria Sanita
From supporting research in the lab to balancing a dual role as Research Assistant and PhD student, Maria shows how career progression in research can evolve through opportunity.
Watch the video and read her full researcher spotlight here: tinyurl.com/2hpbek2s
Scientist in a laboratory using a pipette inside a biosafety cabinet, alongside text reading ‘We’re Hiring – Research Associate in Advanced Cryo-Imaging’ from The Rosalind Franklin Institute.
🚀 We're Hiring! 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 opportunity at the Franklin. Apply cryogenic correlative imaging to study HIV maturation and entry, collaborating with King’s College London and combining FLIM/FRET with cryo-electron tomography to push this approach into cells.
👉 Apply Here: tinyurl.com/y5n779hj
