Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Biomaterials and Biofabrication
Overview
The University of Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Professor Dame Molly Stevens’s laboratory within the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, located at the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. This multidisciplinary position involves designing and fabricating advanced biomaterials for regenerative medicine and therapeutics, working alongside researchers in fields such as chemistry, bioengineering, and materials science. The position is available as a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 18 months, with potential consideration for part-time arrangements.
Requirements
Applicants must hold, or be near completion of, a PhD or DPhil in bioengineering, materials science, or a related field. Candidates are required to have experience in developing bioinks for creating micro- and nano-structured biomaterials, as well as experience with light-based 3D bioprinting methods such as stereolithography, digital light processing, or nanoscribe. Additional requirements include expertise in material and biointerface characterisation techniques, a strong background in cell culture and in vitro tissue development, and a proven track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
What you get
The salary for this full-time role ranges from £39,424 to £47,779 per annum.
How to apply
Applicants must submit an online application that includes a curriculum vitae, the contact details for two referees, and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the selection criteria.
Key dates
The application deadline is 12 noon on Tuesday, November 3, 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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