Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology and Bioengineering
University of Oxford - Department of Chemistry
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £39,424 to £47,779 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting) : Grade 7 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 29th September 2025 |
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| Closes: | 24th October 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 182272 |
Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA
About the role
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology and Bioengineering to work under the supervision of Professor Yimon Aye for a period of up to 12 months.
The project involves developing and applying a novel integrated platform to study the chemical molecular mechanisms and signalling consequences of reactive small-molecule metabolites in organ regeneration, leveraging state-of-the-art chemical biology tools and established tissue injury models, in particular, the use of versatile regeneration-competent zebrafish models and is funded by Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).
Find out more about the Aye research and group here:
About you
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related area (or be close to completion), prior to taking up the appointment. The research requires experience in interdisciplinary research, including small-molecule chemistry, biochemistry, cell-based, and model organism studies.
You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
The post will be based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA and Rodney Porter Building, Sibthorp Road, off South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 and is available from January 2026.
Application Process
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. In your supporting statement (
Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Friday, 24 October 2025, UK time. Interviews will be held on as soon as possible thereafter.
The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.
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