Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Retinal Gene Therapy

Laplace Expert Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Retinal Gene Therapy based in Oxford. The role focuses on retinal gene-therapy strategies within a biomedical research environment, contributing experimental work tied to retinal disease, vector-based therapy and preclinical evaluation.

The candidate will perform focused laboratory work under the guidance of the official vacancy terms, engaging in vector-based approaches and disease targets aligned to project aims.

Qualifications

• Postdoc-level requirements; degree or research-experience as stated in the vacancy.
• Experience in gene therapy and retinal research.
• Strong research communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute experimental work on retinal disease and vector-based therapy.
• Engage in preclinical evaluation of retinal gene therapy strategies.
• Align methods with the official vacancy guidelines and project aims.

Skills

Gene therapy

Retinal research

Research communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Retinal Gene Therapy

University of Oxford

United Kingdom

19 October 2026; no exact cutoff time was verified.

About This Opportunity

University of Oxford is recruiting for Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Retinal Gene Therapy in Oxford, focused on retinal gene therapy.

The postdoctoral project develops and evaluates retinal gene-therapy strategies in an Oxford biomedical research environment. The researcher will contribute experimental work relevant to retinal disease, vector-based therapy and preclinical evaluation, with methods and disease targets kept aligned to the official vacancy rather than inferred beyond the source.

retinal gene therapy biomedical sciences

Level

Postdoc

Time Commitment

Full-time

Field

Retinal Gene Therapy

Specialization

Biomedical Sciences

Organization Type

University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Year

Requirements

Education

Applicants should meet the degree, professional-registration or research-experience requirements stated in the official vacancy.

Experience

Technical Skills Gene therapy Retinal research

General Skills Research communication Independent work Collaboration