Postdoc in Immunology: Endometriosis & Macrophage Co-Culture

University of Oxford; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre (EndoCaRe). The role focuses on translating genetic findings into therapies, developing macrophage-endometriosis co-culture models, and collaborating with Hirundo Biosciences.

You will work independently and within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to publish and contribute to research proposals.

Formación

• PhD or near completion in immunology or related biomedical discipline.
• Experience leading own research projects and contributing to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with macrophage biology and in vitro experiments is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and optimise a macrophage–endometriosis co-culture system using patient-derived organoids and primary immune cells.
• Conduct laboratory experiments including cell culture and flow cytometry.
• Analyse and interpret data; contribute to publications and presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and industry partner, Hirundo Biosciences.
• Provide guidance to less experienced group members and support research proposals.

Conocimientos

Macrophage biology

In vitro techniques

Flow cytometry

Organoid co-culture

Scientific communication

Educación

PhD in Immunology

Herramientas

Bioinformatics

Descripción del empleo

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre (EndoCaRe). The role focuses on translating genetic findings into therapies, developing macrophage-endometriosis co-culture models, and collaborating with Hirundo Biosciences.

You will work independently and within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to publish and contribute to research proposals.