Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Overview
The University of Oxford is offering three Postdoctoral Research Scientist posts within the Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine, located in the United Kingdom. These positions are fixed-term until 26th August 2027 in the first instance, with work conducted on site. The roles focus on investigating how the extracellular matrix acts as a signalling network in tissue function, with projects collaborating alongside research groups led by Shankar Srinivas, Tonia Vincent, and Paul Riley.
What you get
Successful candidates will receive an annual salary ranging from £39,424 to £43,984 on Grade 7.
Requirements
Applicants are required to manage their own academic research and administrative activities, adapt existing techniques while developing new scientific methods, test hypotheses, analyse data, and contribute ideas for new research projects. Additional duties include collaborating on scientific reports and articles, and occasionally presenting papers or posters.
How to apply
Candidates must submit an online application that includes a supporting statement outlining how they meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae, and the contact details of two referees. The application deadline is 12 noon on 29/10/26. Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 09/11/2026, held either face to face or via Microsoft Teams depending on the applicant's location.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-10-29. Interviews will likely take place during the week commencing 09/11/2026.
About University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. Teaching there is documented from the late eleventh century, which makes it one of the oldest universities in the world, although its exact founding date is unknown. It has no single central campus, and its buildings are spread throughout the city. Every student belongs to a college, and the colleges operate alongside the university's academic departments, which are grouped into divisions.
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