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’re committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive HR professional to join our team as an HR Advisor.

 

This role is ideally suited to someone with strong administrative and organisational skills, experience working within an HR environment, and the ability to manage a varied workload within a busy and complex department.

 

As part of the DPAG HR team, you will provide professional, efficient, and customer-focused HR support across the full employee lifecycle. You will manage recruitment campaigns, support payroll administration, maintain accurate records, advise staff and managers on HR procedures and ensure compliance with employment legislation and University policies.

 

The role also includes supporting international recruitment processes, including right-to-work and visa compliance where required, monitoring fixed-term contract processes, coordinating onboarding and induction activities, and contributing to HR projects that feed into the smooth delivery of HR services across the department.

 

You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. A flexible and proactive approach, alongside strong IT and administrative skills, will be essential for success in this role.

 

This post is available immediately.

 

 

 

Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

 

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.

 

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 27 July 2026.

 

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date, and will be held in person.

 

Stay connected with us on  LinkedIn,  X and  Instagram to learn more about our work and culture. Enquiries about the role may be directed to Sophia Evans sophia.evans@dpag.ox.ac.uk

 

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.

Previous applicants need not apply. 

 

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.

 

We are seeking a postdoctoral research scientist in bioinformatics to join our research group. In this role, you will be responsible for responsibility for carrying out bioinformatic research for sympathetic neuroscience, and further develop analysis pipelines pioneered in the lab based on Topometry (3), to help integrate and expand our single cell atlases.  This post is available for 24 months.

 

•       Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on technical aspects pertaining to core expertise in bioinformatics and Python, scientific protocols and experimental techniques

•       Be proactive on streaming bioinformatic workflows that sustain productivity and output

•       Learn and be fully independent on the existing laboratory workflows, such as transcriptomics analytical pipelines running on Python such as Topometry

•       Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines

•       Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols

•       Test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate

•       Develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to the PI

•       Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles, in addition to leading their own first author publication

•       Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment

•       Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone

•       Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups

 

•       Hold or to be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in bioinformatics

•       Experience programming with Python and R

•       Experience with single cell sequencing workflows

•       Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations, namely experience writing scientific papers in demonstrated by first author papers analysing single cell sequencing

•       Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in neuroscience to work within established research programmes

•       Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities

•       Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation

•       Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings

•       Experience of creating collaborative and inclusive environments with people from different backgrounds.

 

Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

•       Hybrid working

•       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

 

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 24/07/2026.

Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 07/08/2026 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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

 
 

 

The  Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery (Kavli INsD), established in March 2021, brings together over 30 faculty and 450 researchers across disciplines to tackle global health challenges. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and providing cutting-edge facilities, it encourages innovation and shared discovery, and benefits from the close proximity of the scientific departments as well as advanced imaging and characterisation facilities and state-of-the-art-instrumentation.

 

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.

 

 

We are seeking to appoint two Postdoctoral Research Assistants to join Professor Dame Molly Stevens’s lab. The Stevens Group operates at the intersection of multiple disciplines, enabling highly collaborative and cross-field research. The lab is based at the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Discovery and is strategically affiliated with the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, as well as the Institute of Biomedical Engineering within the Department of Engineering Science.

 

The posts require complementary chemistry skills to support ongoing research in the development of biomaterials for advanced therapeutic and drug delivery applications. We are looking for talented chemists with broad expertise in synthesis and characterisation of polymers, small molecules, and/or soft materials for biomedical applications. The role is highly multidisciplinary involving collaboration with researchers working within the fields of materials science, bioengineering, chemistry and biology. Successful candidates will engage with researchers both within the lab and across partner institutions, requiring strong organizational abilities to navigate complex, multi-team projects.

 

This post is available immediately for a fixed-term of 18 months (depending on start date), with the possibility of part-time appointments being considered.

 

 

 Selection criteria:

Please refer to the Job Description for a full list of responsibilities and criteria.

 

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.

 

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 10 August 2026.

 

Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 31st August 2026 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.

 

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Stay connected with us on  LinkedIn,  X 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 

 

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