Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Overview
The University of Oxford is offering a full-time, fixed-term position for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist within the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health. Based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, the successful candidate will join the Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre to work on a research programme investigating therapeutic targets for endometriosis. The appointment is for a duration of three years and involves translating human genetic discoveries into new treatments in collaboration with an industrial partner, Hirundo Biosciences.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD or DPhil, or be close to completion, in immunology or a related biomedical discipline. Candidates are required to have specialist knowledge and practical experience of macrophage biology and in vitro experimental techniques, alongside experience in managing independent research activities and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. Additional assets include background in epithelial tissue culture, human co-culture models, advanced cellular analysis techniques, or bioinformatics. The role requires both independent work and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, as well as the ability to supervise graduate students and communicate findings effectively.
What you get
The position provides a salary ranging from £39,424 to £53,483 per annum on Research Grade 7. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered based on business needs, though occasional out-of-hours work may be necessary for patient tissue collection.
How to apply
Candidates must submit an online application that includes a curriculum vitae and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should use specific examples to demonstrate how the applicant meets the selection criteria. The application deadline is 12.00 noon on 26th November 2026, and interviews are scheduled for 17th December 2026. Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Jennifer Southcombe.
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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