Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Independent; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health at Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Endometriosis CaRe Centre (EndoCaRe). You will translate human genetic discoveries into potential new treatments for endometriosis and help develop a macrophage–endometriosis co-culture system using patient-derived organoids and primary immune cells.

Occasional out-of-hours work may be required to align with tissue collection timing.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience developing organoid- or tissue-derived co-culture systems.
• Strong data analysis skills and track record of publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise a macrophage–endometriosis co-culture system using patient-derived organoids.
• Perform cell culture, flow cytometry and single-cell techniques.
• Analyse data and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
• Provide guidance to junior members of the group and contribute to research proposals.

Skills

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Single-cell analysis

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Flow cytometer

Job description

Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, level 3, Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

The Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre (EndoCaRe) and contribute to an exciting research programme investigating new therapeutic targets for endometriosis. Working within a multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with our industrial partner, Gedeon Richter, you will help translate human genetic discoveries into potential new treatments for endometriosis. You will be responsible for developing and optimising a macrophage–endometriosis co-culture system using patient-derived organoids and primary immune cells to investigate the cellular interactions involved in inflammation and disease progression. You will undertake laboratory experiments, including cell culture, flow cytometry and other single-cell techniques, analyse and interpret research data, and contribute to scientific publications and presentations. You will also work closely with colleagues and collaborators, contribute to research proposals and provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group.

Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Please note that occasional out-of-hours working may be required to accommodate the timing of patient tissue collection.

The post is offered on a full-time basis and is fixed term for three years.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Jennifer Southcombe at [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 26th November 2026. Interviews are expected to take place on 17th December 2026.

£39,424 to £53,483 :Research Grade 7