Location: | Oxford |
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Salary: | Not Specified |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 9th October 2024 |
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Closes: | 14th October 2024 |
Job Ref: | 175283 |
Contract & job type: Full-time, Fixed-term for 18 months
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 Stevens Group. The ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with broad experience in microfluidic platforms for organ-on-a-chip models and have a solid background in bioengineering, molecular biology, or bioinformatics. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge imaging, spectroscopy, and omics tools to advance organ-on-a-chip monitoring, while collaborating with experts in tissue engineering, nanotechnology, optics, and machine learning. This post is available from January 2025 for an initial fixed-term of 18 months, with part-time appointments considered.
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Selection criteria:
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.
How to apply:
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 Monday 14th October.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 28th October, 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.
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.
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