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 an outstanding and highly motivatedBiomaterials Laboratory Technician to join Professor Dame Molly Stevens’s laboratory at the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, University of Oxford. This is a varied and rewarding role that will be central to the effective operation of a world-leading interdisciplinary research laboratory. The postholder will support the day-to-day management of laboratory facilities, equipment, consumables, and Health & Safety processes, while also providing administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the research group.  The role will have a particular focus on supporting the biomaterials and biofabrication activities of the laboratory. Full training will be provided; however, experience of working in a laboratory environment and familiarity with biomaterials, biological and/or chemical techniques, and relevant Health & Safety procedures would be advantageous.

 

The Stevens Group (www.stevensgroup.org) is internationally recognised for pioneering research in biomaterials and regenerative medicine. The laboratory brings together expertise across materials science, chemistry, biology, bioengineering and medicine to tackle major challenges in human health through highly interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative research environment, working closely with researchers across the University of Oxford and partner institutions to advance innovative approaches in disease modelling, regenerative medicine and translational biotechnology. The lab is strategically affiliated with both the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering within the Department of Engineering Science.

 

See Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.

 

See Job Description for a full list of criteria.

 

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.

 

 

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 17 July 2026

Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 3 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.

 

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.

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.

 

 

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 enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Associate Professor Lisa Heathers group. They will carry out research for a British Heart Foundation International Collaborative Partnership, focused on sex-specific heart-adipose communication driving metabolic dysfunction in diabetic cardiomyopathy (SHEA-META). The aim is to identify sex specific differences in the metabolic changes underpinning the development of diabetic heart disease, and the role of the menopause in female-specific metabolic dysfunction in diabetes. The ideal candidate will have an interest and experience in metabolism, experience in animal models of disease with surgical expertise, a publication record and be a good team player. The post holder will use techniques including isolated heart perfusion, echocardiography, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy to investigate metabolism in models of type 2 diabetes and menopause. This post is available from 01st September 2026 until 31st August 2030.

 

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

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 16th July 2026.

Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 03rd August.

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,  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 an outstanding and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Cell Biology to join Professor Dame Molly Stevens’s laboratory at the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, University of Oxford. The postholder will develop novel cell biology-based experimental platforms, including 3D in vitro, ex vivo and/or in vivo models, for disease modelling and advanced therapeutic applications. They will investigate how cells interact with engineered microenvironments and biomaterials, generating fundamental biological insights to better understand human disease and enable the development of next-generation therapeutic strategies.

 

The Stevens Group (www.stevensgroup.org) is internationally recognised for pioneering research in biomaterials and regenerative medicine. The laboratory brings together expertise across materials science, chemistry, biology, bioengineering and medicine to tackle major challenges in human health through highly interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative research environment, working closely with researchers across the University of Oxford and partner institutions to advance innovative approaches in disease modelling, regenerative medicine and translational biotechnology.

The lab is strategically affiliated with both the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering within the Department of Engineering Science.

 

See Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.

 

See Job Description for a full list of criteria.

 

 

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.

 

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 14 July 2026.

Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 27 July 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.