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Malavika Nair

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Electroactive Biomaterials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering University of Oxford in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

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Biomedical Engineering

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Full-time postdoctoral position funded by an EPSRC New Investigator Award. Fixed-term to 31 March 2027 in the first instance. Salary: Grade 7, £39,424 - £47,779 per annum inclusive of Oxford University weighting.

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Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Regenerative Medicine
Medical Science
Bioelectronics
Biomaterials

About this position

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Electroactive Biomaterials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oxford (Botnar Research Centre, Headington, Oxford).

This full-time postdoctoral role sits in Professor Malavika Nair’s research group and is supported by an EPSRC New Investigator Award. The project focuses on developing and validating electroactive biomaterials and bioelectronic devices for cardiac regeneration, combining tissue engineering, biomaterials, stem cell biology, bioelectronics, and regenerative medicine.

You will work closely with collaborators including Professor Christopher Toepfer and contribute to the fabrication and biological validation of electroactive regenerative devices. Key activities include culturing and assessing iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes, processing and synthesising electroactive biopolymers, fabricating and characterising bioelectronic devices, optimising electrical stimulation protocols, and developing physiologically relevant in vitro cardiomyopathy models.

The post is ideal for candidates with a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field such as biological sciences, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or materials engineering. Applicants should have experience with iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte culture or relevant ex vivo cardiac models, a strong publication record, the ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team, and excellent scientific communication and writing skills. Desirable experience includes project management, biomaterials and microscopy, high-throughput bioelectronic systems, and collaborative publication development.

The role is fixed-term until 31 March 2027 and is paid at Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University weighting).

Apply online before midday on 3 August 2026. The application requires a covering letter/supporting statement with a brief statement of research interests, a CV, and details of two referees.

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral position funded by an EPSRC New Investigator Award. Fixed-term to 31 March 2027 in the first instance. Salary: Grade 7, £39,424 - £47,779 per annum inclusive of Oxford University weighting.

What's required

Applicants must hold or have submitted a PhD/DPhil in a relevant discipline such as biological sciences, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or materials engineering. Required experience includes iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte culture or relevant ex vivo cardiac models, a strong record of research achievement and scientific publication, the ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team, excellent communication and scientific writing skills, and an interest in translating biomaterials and bioelectronic technologies towards regenerative medicine. Desirable experience includes independent management of research projects, biomaterials and microscopy, high-throughput bioelectronic systems, and collaborative publication development.

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