Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Oxford - Department of Paediatrics, Wood Research Group, Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine IDRM

Placed On: 20th February 2026

Closes: 18th March 2026

Job Ref: 184463

Location: Old Road Campus, Oxford

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Roberts Lab in the Department of Paediatrics as a Post Doctoral Researcher.

The successful candidate will join Associate Professor Thomas Roberts and Professor Matthew Wood at the Institute of Development and Regenerative Medicine on the Old Road Campus. The Roberts/Wood Labs at the University of Oxford is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in neuromuscular disease research and nucleic acid therapeutics. This position is funded through as non-profit biotechnology initiative which aims to develop personalised medicine approaches for individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

The successful candidate will work closely with external partners, chemists, and molecular biologists to design novel patient-tailored therapeutic strategies and to test these using cell and in vivo models. The project will also involve evaluation of delivery approaches.

This role represents a unique opportunity to contribute to translational therapeutic development at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for one year with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices developed across the department.

We encourage staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.

Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.

About you

You will have a PhD, with proven and demonstrable molecular biology skills. You will be able to design the experiments, execute the experiment using various molecular biology techniques, and help analyse the data. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding research environment.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 18th March will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.