Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Cell-Material Interfacing
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £38,674 i £46,913 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | DPAG, Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, Parks Road, Oxford |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Oxford |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | AV25028 |
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Contract & job type: Full-time, Fixed-term for 18 months
About us:
At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.
Overview of the role:
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Professor Dame Molly Stevens’s lab at the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with strong expertise in biomaterials who is also a confident self-starter, a collaborative team player, and demonstrate a proven track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing bioactive hybrid materials and evaluating their functionality using in vitro cell and organoid models to engineer regenerative tissue constructs for treatment of a broad range of disorders
This post is available from October 2025 for a fixed-term of 18 months, with the possibility of part-time appointments being considered.
Key responsibilities:
• Develop and validate material platforms for interfacing and interrogating cell and organoid models
• Develop a deep understanding of cell-material interactions using an array of characterisation techniques ( e.g. 2D and 3D tissue reconstruction, functional readouts [patch clamp, MEA, calcium imaging, omics])
• Establish cross-disciplinary protocols to incorporate the materials into tissue or organ interfacing medical devices for neurotech
• Contribute to the development and validation of a library of hybrid nanomaterials functionalised for targeting specialised cells working in collaboration with the team
• Manage your own research activities, including administrative tasks associated with the project.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary environment of the Stevens Group and collaborate with external research groups.
Selection criteria:
• Hold, or be near to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in biomaterials, bioengineering, biology, chemistry, nanotechnology, or related field
• Experience establishing and validating in vitro cell and organoid models
• Extensive cell culture experience
• Experience in cell-material interface characterisation techniques (e.g. 2D and 3D tissue morphology reconstruction, functional readouts [MEA, calcium imaging, omics])
• Ability to work independently and manage your own research and administrative tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
What we offer:
Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:
Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 15th September.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 29th September, and will be held on Microsoft Teams.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.
Follow us:
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, Bluesky and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture. Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the DPAG HR Team: hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk
DPAG’s Statement of Inclusion:
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours Framework underpin this commitment.
DPAG and Sustainability
We have signed up to The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) and Green Impact, actively implementing and encouraging eco-friendly practices that reduce waste, promote energy efficiency, and promote bio-diversity. See the job description for more detail.
About us:
At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.
Overview of the role:
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Professor Dame Molly Stevens’s lab at the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with strong expertise in biomaterials who is also a confident self-starter, a collaborative team player, and demonstrate a proven track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing bioactive hybrid materials and evaluating their functionality using in vitro cell and organoid models to engineer regenerative tissue constructs for treatment of a broad range of disorders
This post is available from October 2025 for a fixed-term of 18 months, with the possibility of part-time appointments being considered.
Key responsibilities:
• Develop and validate material platforms for interfacing and interrogating cell and organoid models
• Develop a deep understanding of cell-material interactions using an array of characterisation techniques ( e.g. 2D and 3D tissue reconstruction, functional readouts [patch clamp, MEA, calcium imaging, omics])
• Establish cross-disciplinary protocols to incorporate the materials into tissue or organ interfacing medical devices for neurotech
• Contribute to the development and validation of a library of hybrid nanomaterials functionalised for targeting specialised cells working in collaboration with the team
• Manage your own research activities, including administrative tasks associated with the project.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary environment of the Stevens Group and collaborate with external research groups.
Selection criteria:
• Hold, or be near to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in biomaterials, bioengineering, biology, chemistry, nanotechnology, or related field
• Experience establishing and validating in vitro cell and organoid models
• Extensive cell culture experience
• Experience in cell-material interface characterisation techniques (e.g. 2D and 3D tissue morphology reconstruction, functional readouts [MEA, calcium imaging, omics])
• Ability to work independently and manage your own research and administrative tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
What we offer:
Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:
Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 15th September.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 29th September, and will be held on Microsoft Teams.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.
Follow us:
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, Bluesky and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture. Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the DPAG HR Team: hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk
DPAG’s Statement of Inclusion:
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours Framework underpin this commitment.
DPAG and Sustainability
We have signed up to The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) and Green Impact, actively implementing and encouraging eco-friendly practices that reduce waste, promote energy efficiency, and promote bio-diversity. See the job description for more detail.