Postdoctoral Research Scientist


Company:	University of Oxford
Salary:	£39,424 - £41,636
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX3 7TY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	15 Sept 2026

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Summary

Contract & job type: Full-time, fixed-term for 3 years

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 the Derrick group at the Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine. The project seeks to investigate the genetic origins of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, the most severe congenital heart disease. This will be achieved by using cutting-edge techniques to introduce patient mutations into the zebrafish genome and test their pathogenicity. The ideal candidate will hold or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil with experience in using zebrafish to investigate development and disease of the heart and have a strong grounding in molecular biology.

This post is available from 01st October 2026 and is fixed term for 3 years.

Key responsibilities:

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 senior researchers

Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters

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

Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 21st September, and will be held on Microsoft Teams in the first instance.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

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.

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