At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage in groundbreaking research on human pluripotency and stem cell culture.
- Company: Join a leading university with a focus on health and life sciences.
- Benefits: Enjoy sector-leading benefits, creative freedom, and career development support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for innovation and external engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge research while developing your academic career.
- Qualifications: PhD or equivalent experience in a related field; expertise in stem cell manipulation.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
This full‑time post is immediately available. This post is offered as a fixed‑term contract and is funded by Medical Research Council until 30/04/2027. The starting salary will be from £34,610 on Grade E for the Postdoctoral Research Associate level and from £43,482 on Grade F for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow level, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to participate in fundamental research into human pluripotency in the group of Professor Austin Smith. The successful applicant will study interconversion between naive and primed states of pluripotency and the underlying mechanisms that adjust developmental competence. The post will include stem cell culture, signalling and genetic perturbation, and multimodal 'omics' analyses.
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information orally, in writing and electronically, and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to culture and genetically manipulate mammalian stem cells and to generate and analyse sequencing data.
The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in the subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further Information: Please contact Professor Austin Smith at austin.smith@exeter.ac.uk.
- Freedom to pursue intellectual interests and work creatively across disciplines.
- Support teams that understand the university-wide teaching goals and partner with academics accordingly.
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development.
- Exeter Academic initiative supports high-performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career.
- Sector-leading benefits including maternity, adoption and shared parental leave up to 26 weeks full pay, paternity leave up to 6 weeks full pay, and a fertility treatment policy.
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of Devon and Cornwall.
Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow in Devon employer: Eurobioimaging
As a leading institution in health and life sciences, we offer an exceptional environment for Postdoctoral Research Associates and Fellows to thrive. Our commitment to academic excellence is reflected in our supportive work culture, which encourages intellectual freedom and interdisciplinary collaboration, alongside sector-leading benefits that promote work-life balance. Located in the picturesque setting of Devon and Cornwall, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that our employees can achieve their full potential while contributing to groundbreaking research.
