Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Parkinson’s Cell Biology at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
England
18 September 2026
About This Opportunity
The University of Oxford is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to work on neuronal cell biology, Parkinson’s disease models and molecular profiling in iPSC-derived dopamine neurons.
This two-year Postdoctoral Research Scientist role in the Wade-Martins Laboratory focuses on neuronal models of neurodegeneration. The researcher will differentiate iPSC-dopamine neurons from Parkinson’s patients and controls, apply cellular and molecular techniques to study endolysosomal and mitochondrial biology, and use metabolic and lipidomic profiling to validate a therapeutic target.
Parkinson's disease iPSC-derived neurons Neurodegeneration Mitochondrial biology Lipidomics
Level Postdoc
Time Commitment Full-time
Field Parkinson’s Disease Cell Biology
Organization Type University
Funding & Compensation
Amount GBP 39,424-47,779 / Per Year
Funding Type Salary
Funding Status Paid
Period Per Year
Requirements
Education
PhD/DPhil in molecular and cellular neuroscience, or equivalent.
Experience
Experience in neuronal cell culture, preferably in human pluripotent stem cell models, cellular assays, and cell and molecular neuroscience techniques.
Technical Skills
iPSC-dopamine neuron differentiation Neuronal cell culture Human pluripotent stem cell models Cellular assays Molecular neuroscience techniques Metabolic profiling Lipidomic profiling
General Skills
Project planning Experimental design Data analysis Research publication Collaborative working
Languages
Applicants should have a PhD/DPhil in molecular and cellular neuroscience, or equivalent.
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