In Vivo Tissue Dynamics Research Associate

University of Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weavers Group at the University of Bristol is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a Wellcome Trust funded programme investigating dynamic cell biology supporting tissue function and repair. The role involves in vivo Drosophila studies and collaboration across mammalian tissue research, with potential for extension and career development.

The position is available from December 2026, with start date negotiable, and offers opportunities for independent direction within a

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant subject area (or near completion).
• Experience in cell and/or developmental biology.
• Experience with Drosophila models is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Use Drosophila to study dynamic cell biology of living tissues in vivo.
• Investigate cellular metabolism and stress responses across tissues.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary programme and contribute to publications.

Skills

Cell biology

Developmental biology

Drosophila techniques

Education

PhD in a relevant subject area

Tools

Drosophila genetics

Live imaging

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

The Weavers Group at the University of Bristol is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a Wellcome Trust funded programme investigating dynamic cell biology supporting tissue function and repair. The role involves in vivo Drosophila studies and collaboration across mammalian tissue research, with potential for extension and career development.

The position is available from December 2026, with start date negotiable, and offers opportunities for independent direction within a