Ben Murton

Ben Murton is an accomplished academic and professional in the field of researcher development, currently serving as the Head of Early Career and Career Development Researchers at Wellcome Trust since April 2022. With an extensive background at St John's College, Cambridge, spanning from October 2003 to October 2022, Ben held roles that included College Teaching Associate, College Supervisor, and Director of Studies, focusing on enhancing study skills and teaching undergraduate medical and veterinary students. Previous experience at The Alan Turing Institute from January 2018 to April 2022 involved leading various initiatives related to skills development in data science and artificial intelligence, while earlier roles at the University of Cambridge encompassed researcher development and administrative support in immunology, biochemistry, and structural biology. Ben earned a PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology from the University of Cambridge and has a strong interest in communication and teaching within the life sciences.