Postdoctoral Scientist in Molecular Neurodegeneration and iPSC Neuroscience at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford is recruiting a
Postdoctoral Scientist
to join the
Lang group
within the Oxford-GSK Institute for Molecular & Computational Medicine (IMCM). The role sits across the Nuffield Department of Medicine and collaborates with the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience, the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, and the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics.
This opportunity is centered on
molecular neurodegeneration
and aims to support an independent research career in a highly multidisciplinary environment. The institute brings together expertise in genetics, genomics, molecular and single-cell biology, spatial imaging, machine learning, and data handling to study disease patterns in new ways.
Research interests/keywords:
neuroscience, neurodegenerative disease, Parkinson’s disease, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics/genomics, biomedical sciences, iPSC differentiation, single-cell biology, computational medicine.
Eligibility highlights:
applicants should hold a PhD/DPhil or be close to completion in Neuroscience, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics/Genomics, or a related field. Prior experience with neurodegenerative diseases and extensive hands-on experience differentiating human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into neurons are specifically requested.
Funding and terms:
this is a full-time postdoctoral position at Research Grade 7 with a salary of £39,424-£43,984 per annum, including Oxford University weighting.
Application window:
closing date is 12PM (midday), 11 August 2026.
How to apply:
prepare a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, then submit the application through the University of Oxford portal linked in the post.