"Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist and Image Analyst"

Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist and Image Analyst

Department: Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM), IMS-Tetsuya Nakamura Building, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7TY

Contract & job type: Fixed-term for 3 years, full-time

About us: At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Overview of the role: We are seeking a Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist and Image Analyst to join the Srinivas group. The ideal candidate will be an expert at analysis multidimensional image volumes. In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with experimental biologists on analysing microscopy data of developing embryos. This post is available immediately and is fixed term for 3 years.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop research questions within a specific context, conduct individual research, analysing detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and generate original ideas by building on existing concepts
• Develop, establish, and pursue appropriate analytical protocols and techniques to support research
• Regularly write research articles at a national level for peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and reviews. Present papers at national conferences, and lead seminars to disseminate research findings
• Agree clear task objectives, organise, and collaborate with other members of the team and coach other members of the group on specialist methodologies or procedures
• Share responsibility for shaping the research group’s plans and the writing of group-funding applications for new research projects
• Provide information to project stakeholders and represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the team or alone
• Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups
• Member of departmental committees advising on scientific and management matters for the department
• Use scientific equipment in a laboratory environment

Selection criteria:

Essential selection criteria

• Hold a PhD/DPhil in a relevant discipline
• Strong publication record and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field
• Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies
• Ability to independently plan and manage a research project, including a research budget
• Ability to raise research funds through making grant applications
• An ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive research environment for people from different backgrounds
• Extensive post-qualification research experience working with volume image data
• Familiarity with creating virtual reality-based approaches for visualising volume image data

Desirable selection criteria

• Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Some basic familiarity with questions in developmental biology
• The ability to code in multiple languages, for the purpose of generating user-friendly image analysis and visualisation workflows, and collaborative software development. Experience with a wide range of libraries/frameworks and cloud infrastructure tools.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning, Neural Network and AI driven image analysis methods
• Experience with data management for large data sets (compression, archiving).

What we offer: Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

How to apply: Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 26 March 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 06 April 2026, and will be face to face or held on Microsoft Teams depending on the applicant’s location. Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

Follow us: Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, Bluesky and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture. Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the DPAG HR Team: hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk