Postdoctoral Research Scientist Full-time

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our work with Dr Filipa Simões on a BBSRC-funded collaborative project as part of consortium (CellTalkHDD) of investigators from the University of Cambridge and University of Oxford, studying the cellular and molecular mechanisms of human heart development.

The ideal candidate will hold, or be near to completion, of a relevant PhD degree and have experience in molecular/cellular biology relevant to the programme of work. They must be strongly motivated with a highly enthusiastic approach to science and good organisational, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills. They must be able to work both independently and part of a research team. It is desirable that the successful applicant has experience in cardiovascular research and/or working with the zebrafish model. Experience of hPSC-derived in vitro models, 2D and/or 3D and experience in imaging, including use of confocal and lightsheet microscopy, would be beneficial.

This post is available immediately and fixed term until 28/02/2029.

Key responsibilities include managing your own academic research and administrative activities, carrying out collaborative projects, adapting and developing scientific techniques and experimental protocols, leveraging human developmental heart cell atlas data, and carrying out multimodal single cell and spatial transcriptomics experiments.

Selection criteria include holding, or being close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil or equivalent in a relevant area of research, laboratory experience in molecular/cellular biology and/or genomics, the ability to contribute significant intellectual input to the research project, and the capability of obtaining a Home Office personal license.

We offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including hybrid working, an excellent contributory pension scheme, 38 days annual leave, a comprehensive range of childcare services, family leave schemes, cycle and electric car loan schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme, membership to a variety of social and sports clubs, and discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans.

To apply, please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 29th September 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 05th October.