Postdoc: 3D Cardiac Organoids & Regenerative Screening

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the United Kingdom is seeking a post-holder for a funded project focused on engineering human 3D cardiac platforms for regenerative therapy screening. The role involves developing scalable cardiac assay systems and collaborating across institutions. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field with expertise in mammalian cell culture and live-cell imaging, and is committed to scientific integrity and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle and electric car loan schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership to social and sports clubs

Discounted bus travel

Qualifications

• Strong experience in mammalian cell culture, ideally hPSC differentiation and/or 3D tissue models.
• Proven track record in molecular biology and/or live-cell imaging.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to scientific integrity, equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and validate human pluripotent stem cell-derived 3D cardiac platforms.
• Develop and apply live-cell reporter systems for quantifying proliferation.
• Collaborate with REACT partners to integrate validated assays.
• Manage day-to-day project planning, data analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare manuscripts and present results at meetings.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

hPSC differentiation

Molecular biology

Live-cell imaging

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

PhD/DPhil in developmental or stem cell biology

Job description

A leading research university in the United Kingdom is seeking a post-holder for a funded project focused on engineering human 3D cardiac platforms for regenerative therapy screening. The role involves developing scalable cardiac assay systems and collaborating across institutions. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field with expertise in mammalian cell culture and live-cell imaging, and is committed to scientific integrity and inclusion.