"Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Reproductive Metabolism (Fixed Term)"

The University is seeking to recruit a post-doctoral research associate to undertake research investigating the effects of nutritional, metabolic and endocrine factors on endometrial decidualization and endometrial-trophoblast interaction. The research will largely be undertaken using human organoids. The work will take place in the Institute of Metabolic Science under the joint supervision of Professor Stephen O'Rahilly and Prof Catherine Aiken (Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology). The post holder will have a PhD in a relevant area, a high level of skill in molecular and cell biology and a good understanding of the science of mammalian reproduction.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2027 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £34,132) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 26th August 2025

Interview date: to be confirmed

Please quote reference RG46970 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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