Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Oxford - Department of Biology
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £39,424 to £43,984 per annum inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 22nd December 2025 |
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| Closes: | 16th January 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 183827 |
The Department of Biology is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work under the supervision of Dr Laura Moody. The post is funded by the Royal Society for one year, and the work will be conducted in the 3D growth group in The Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL. The post holder will become a member of the 3D growth group and contribute to their ongoing research programme, which aims to unravel the complex mechanisms underpinning 3-dimensional growth in plants. This is a fixed term position for one year.
About you
The successful applicant will hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant PhD with relevant experience in molecular plant biology. Ideally, they will also have previous experience working with Marchantia polymorpha and/or Physcomitrium patens. Experience with confocal microscopy and/or quantitative image analysis is also essential. The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, be able to represent the group at both national and international meetings and possess previous experience of supervision of project students in the laboratory environment.
How to apply
The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
This post is full time and available from 1st March 2026.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 16 January 2026. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
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