Postdoctoral Researcher in Blood Cancer Research

Location:  Radcliffe Department of Medicine, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DS

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced researcher to join the group led by Professor Bethan Psaila in the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled researcher to lead and contribute to research programs in the lab that are aiming to understand megakaryocyte biology and the bone marrow microenvironment in blood cancers.

You will hold a PhD in cancer biology, haematopoiesis or cell biology, and will have previous experience in megakaryocyte biology and haematopoiesis. You will have demonstrated aptitude and/or experience of in vivo models, excellent communication skills and have the ability to work independently as well as contribute to a highly collaborative and motivated team of researchers.

This is a fixed term post for 30 months funded by the Oxford Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

The closing date for this position is noon on 28 July 2026.

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