Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Oxford - Department of Biology

Location: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, OX1 3EL

The Mosher lab is searching for a postdoctoral research associate to lead a project visualizing small RNAs during seed development. Plants produce abundant siRNAs from a small number of loci during reproduction. These siRNAs are produced in parental somatic cells and influence development of fertilized tissues (10.1073/pnas.2001332117, 10.1093/plcell/koac197), however the precise location of their expression and action are unknown. This project aims to understand the spatiotemporal expression of these siRNAs at the cellular level through imaging approaches.

The selected candidate must have proficiency with fluorescent in situ hybridization of plant samples. Successful applicants will also have a PhD in the life sciences and a record of research productivity. Good communication skills, organization, and record-keeping are also essential. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently to move a project forward while operating in a collaborative research environment. It is also expected that this project will be a launchpad for additional research questions and Prof. Mosher will support the development of a future independent research program.

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This post is full time (although applications to work >60% of full time are welcome) and available immediately.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday, 27th February 2026, interviews are likely to be scheduled for late March.