Postdoctoral Researcher in Somatic Evolution: 697443

Q: What qualifications are required for the Postdoctoral Researcher in Somatic Evolution role?

Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil in Biology or a closely related field with relevant research experience. Essential skills include experience with mouse models of hematopoietic malignancies, in vivo barcoding systems including transplantation experiments, and single cell sequencing techniques. Familiarity with statistical programming languages (R, Python) is desirable. See our guide: Postdoctoral Success: How to Thrive in Your Research Role .

Q: What are the key responsibilities of this Postdoctoral Researcher position?

You will lead development of advanced in vivo experimental model systems to monitor clonal dynamics in health and disease. This involves using cutting-edge in vivo barcoding, CRISPR-based gene editing , and next generation sequencing to quantify somatic evolution. The role is highly interdisciplinary, collaborating with computational researchers and clinical teams.

Q: How long is the Postdoctoral Researcher contract and who funds it?

This is a full-time, fixed-term position funded by Cancer Research UK , available until 30 September 2029 . Applications close at noon on 17 June 2026 and must be submitted online with a CV and supporting statement.

Q: Where is the Postdoctoral Researcher in Somatic Evolution role based?

The position is located at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford . This is a leading UK research environment focused on molecular medicine and cancer research.

Q: How do I apply for this Oxford Postdoctoral Researcher job?

Applications must be made online . You are required to upload a CV and supporting statement . The closing date is noon on 17 June 2026 . Prepare a strong academic CV using our resource: How to Write a Winning Academic CV .

Postdoctoral Researcher in Somatic Evolution

We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Dr. Verena Körber’s research group, focusing on somatic evolution. You will take the lead in developing advanced in vivo experimental model systems to monitor clonal dynamics in health and disease. As a member of an interdisciplinary research team, working closely together with computational researchers and clinical collaborators, you will use cutting edge in vivo barcoding systems, CRISPR-based gene editing tools and next generation sequencing techniques to quantify somatic evolution over time and across differentiation states.

Applicants should hold a PhD/DPhil in Biology or a closely related field, with relevant research experience. Experience with mouse models of hematopoietic malignancies, in vivo barcoding systems including transplantation experiments and single cell sequencing techniques are essential. Familiarity with statistical programming languages (R, Python) would be desirable.

This full-time, fixed term position is funded by Cancer Research UK and is available until 30 September 2029.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

The closing date for this position is noon on 17 June 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Postdoctoral Researcher in Somatic Evolution role?

Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil in Biology or a closely related field with relevant research experience. Essential skills include experience with mouse models of hematopoietic malignancies, in vivo barcoding systems including transplantation experiments, and single cell sequencing techniques. Familiarity with statistical programming languages (R, Python) is desirable. See our guide: Postdoctoral Success: How to Thrive in Your Research Role.

🔬What are the key responsibilities of this Postdoctoral Researcher position?

You will lead development of advanced in vivo experimental model systems to monitor clonal dynamics in health and disease. This involves using cutting-edge in vivo barcoding, CRISPR-based gene editing, and next generation sequencing to quantify somatic evolution. The role is highly interdisciplinary, collaborating with computational researchers and clinical teams.

📅How long is the Postdoctoral Researcher contract and who funds it?

This is a full-time, fixed-term position funded by Cancer Research UK, available until 30 September 2029. Applications close at noon on 17 June 2026 and must be submitted online with a CV and supporting statement.

📍Where is the Postdoctoral Researcher in Somatic Evolution role based?

The position is located at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford. This is a leading UK research environment focused on molecular medicine and cancer research.

📝How do I apply for this Oxford Postdoctoral Researcher job?

Applications must be made online. You are required to upload a CV and supporting statement. The closing date is noon on 17 June 2026. Prepare a strong academic CV using our resource: How to Write a Winning Academic CV.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Somatic Evolution

University of Oxford

Radcliffe Department of Medicine, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford