Senior Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university seeks an experienced Postdoctoral Researcher to lead research on cardiovascular disease. The successful candidate will utilize advanced genetic models and bioinformatics in a dynamic research environment. Key responsibilities include directing research projects, securing funding, and mentoring students. This full-time role is a fixed-term position for five years, based at the Centre for Human Genetics in Oxford, offering competitive benefits including generous leave schemes and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous family leave schemes

38 days of annual leave

Membership of a competitive pension scheme

Annual cost-of-living reviews

Extensive training opportunities

Travel support schemes

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and established expertise in cardiovascular disease.
• Experience in leading research projects and securing funding is advantageous.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics and multi-omics approaches is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead research investigating the molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular disease.
• Attract and secure grant funding while supervising students and fellows.
• Contribute to the leadership and direction of the research group.

Skills

Expertise in cardiovascular disease

Research leadership

Grant writing

Multi-omics analysis

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Genetic murine models

Cell culture techniques

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Postdoctoral Researcher to join our laboratory team in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM), Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine offers a vibrant and dynamic research environment, with state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing cardiovascular science.

This opportunity is particularly suited to a Postdoctoral Researcher who has established expertise in cardiovascular disease. The successful candidate will join a leading research group supported by a prestigious five-year renewable British Heart Foundation (BHF) Professorship awarded to Professor Keith Channon.

As the senior scientist you will lead a programme of research investigating the molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular disease. Your research may utilise a range of approaches, including targeted genetic murine models, primary cell culture and analysis, multi-omics, and bioinformatics. The biological focus will be on vascular biology, immune cell function and metabolism, with an emphasis on understanding the role of new genes and pathways.

In addition to leading your own research, the successful post holder will contribute to the leadership and direction of the group’s research, attract and secure external grant funding, and supervise students and fellows. You will receive strong support to foster your career development and establish your research independence.

This is a full-time appointment on a fixed‑term contract for five years, with the possibility of renewal. The post is funded by the British Heart Foundation, and the post holder will be based at the Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford (OX3 7BN) within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Applications for this vacancy are to be submitted online. You will be required to upload a CV, supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria for the role, and a brief statement of research interests (describing how your past experience and future plans fit with the position).

Please note that only applications received before midday on January 12th 2026 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled to take place on January 23rd 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Keith Channon: [e-mail] or [e-mail].

For more information about working at the Department, see https://www.rdm.ox.ac.uk/

The University of Oxford offers a comprehensive range of competitive benefits available to all members of staff designed to support both professional and personal wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Generous family leave schemes, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and carers’ leave
• 38 days of annual leave, plus additional leave for continuous service
• Membership of a highly competitive pension scheme
• Oxford Living Wage assurance
• Annual cost‑of‑living reviews and automatic salary increments up to the top of the grade
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Travel support schemes and a wide range of transport discounts, including bus, train, and bicycle travel

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

£49,119 to £58,265 per annum : Grade 8