Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Neuroinflammation

An exciting opportunity is available in the Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford
Drug Discovery Institute (ODDI) for an experienced cell/molecular Postdoctoral
Research Scientist with an interest in neuroinflammation, particularly in the
context of neurodegeneration. The post exists within our Neuroimmune team,
offering an opportunity for a motivated and talented scientist to contribute
to the ODDI drug discovery pipeline while flourishing as an individual
scientist.





You will be responsible for carrying out research to investigate the role of
neuroinflammation in the pathology of neurodegenerative disease. You will
design and conduct preclinical experimental work to identify and confirm the
role of targets and pathways of interest, primarily using human iPSC-derived
cultures. You will manage your own academic research and administrative
activities including develop ideas for generating research income and bringing
forward new techniques and innovative technologies to the lab. You will
conduct your own experimental work as well as train and support other members
of the Neuroimmune team. Furthermore, you will champion in the preparation of
scientific reposts, journal articles and represent the ODDI at public
meetings/seminars.





It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in
Neuroscience, Cell Biology or a related subject together with previous
relevant laboratory experience and research experience in
microglial/macrophage biology. You will have excellent communication skills
including the ability to write for publication, represent the research team at
meetings and to manage own laboratory research. You will have sufficient
specialist knowledge in Cellular pathology of neurodegeneration, with a
particular focus on neuroimmunology, but having previous experience in
neuronal biology is desirable.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 30 April
2026 (in the first instance) and is funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK.





Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 28 April 2025 will be
considered. Please quote **178524** on all correspondence.