"Postdoctoral Research Associate"

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Oxford

Location:	Oxford Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3EL
Salary:	£39,424 to £41,636 per annum, inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting. Researcher Grade 7
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	2nd February 2026
Closes:	13th February 2026
Job Ref:	184567

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher to join the interdisciplinary team studying whether living cells use vibrations to transmit information through the extracellular matrix. You will work as part of an exciting international and interdisciplinary research cohort spanning research groups in four countries, working together on this novel project.

About you

You must hold, or be close to completion, of a relevant PhD/DPhil, together with relevant lab-based experience in Biology/Engineering/Mechanobiology/Biophysics. You will have a keen and clear interest in working at the life/physical sciences interface and have experience using laser Doppler vibrometry. You should be able to demonstrate clear interest in the research topic and the interdisciplinary collaborative aspects of the post. You will benefit from a vibrant and inclusive research community, with career development support.

How to apply

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 80% of full time are welcome) and available from 1 April 2026.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 13 February 2026, interviews are likely to be scheduled for late February. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system (via the above 'Apply' button), and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.