"Associate Professorship of Stem Cell and Organoid Biology"

Associate Professorship of Stem Cell and Organoid Biology

Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics and St Peter’s College

The Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG) and St Peter’s College are seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Professor of Stem Cell and Organoid Biology as applied to understanding physiological systems, to commence employment on 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a joint appointment: the successful candidate will be a member of DPAG as well as a Tutorial Fellow at St Peter’s College. The role will involve undertaking independent research, undergraduate and graduate medicine/ biomedical sciences teaching, and graduate supervision. It will also encompass administrative and pastoral duties for the department and college.

DPAG is part of the University’s Medical Sciences Division and holds a world leading position in the QS World University Rankings. As Associate Professor, you will be expected to carry out high level original and independent research in the field of Stem Cell Biology with a particular focus on human iPSC and organoid models related to understanding physiological systems and disease. The main duties of this post will be to undertake discovery science, secure external funding to prosecute an independent research programme and educate undergraduate and post graduate students. You will have an ability to contribute to the teaching and training of pre-clinical students studying for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine for the Department and College, and of non-medical students studying the Biomedical Sciences degree course.

You should have a higher degree (DPhil/PhD) in a relevant area of research; show evidence of excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision and research training, and have a commitment to the organisation and delivery of teaching. You will show evidence of substantial independent research accomplishment and a strong publication record, as well as evidence of a substantial and realisable research plan, which will complement the department’s research strategy. You should also have the ability and willingness to undertake a proportionate share of administrative duties within the Department and the College when called upon, and a commitment to the academic and pastoral support of students.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the ‘Apply’ link herein.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 2nd February 2026. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in the week beginning 9th March 2026.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.

Contact Person: Professor David Paterson
Contact Email: david.paterson@dpag.ox.ac.uk
Closing Date & Time: 02-Feb-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TF-UNIVERSITY)
Salary (£): Combined University and College salary: £57,986 - £77,366 per annum, plus substantial additional benefits including a college housing allowance of £11,798 p.a. and other benefits.