Postdoctoral Researcher: 3D Plant Growth & Imaging

RFCSR; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford’s Department of Biology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the 3D growth group under Dr. Laura Moody.

The position is funded by the Royal Society for one year, with start dates from December 1, 2026, and both full-time or part-time options. The successful candidate will conduct molecular plant biology research, perform confocal microscopy and quantitative image analysis, supervise project students, and represent the group at national and

Qualifications

• Relevant PhD in a related discipline.
• Proven experience in molecular plant biology.
• Strong communication skills and ability to represent the group at meetings.
• Experience supervising project students in a laboratory environment.
• Ideal candidate will have experience with Physcomitrium patens.
• Essential expertise in confocal microscopy.
• Essential experience with quantitative image analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an ongoing programme unraveling mechanisms of three-dimensional plant growth.
• Work under supervision of the group and collaborate with researchers.
• Represent the group at national and international academic meetings.
• Supervise project students in laboratory settings.

Skills

Molecular plant biology

Confocal microscopy

Quantitative image analysis

Scientific communication

Student supervision

Physcomitrium patens experience

Education

PhD in related discipline

Job description

The University of Oxford’s Department of Biology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the 3D growth group under Dr. Laura Moody.

The position is funded by the Royal Society for one year, with start dates from December 1, 2026, and both full-time or part-time options. The successful candidate will conduct molecular plant biology research, perform confocal microscopy and quantitative image analysis, supervise project students, and represent the group at national and