Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Biosciences

This new full-time post is immediately available until 31 January 2028 on a fixed term basis.

The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in unravelling the intricate cellular regulation of basement membrane (BM) growth and organisation. This Wellcome funded post is immediately available until 31 January 2028. The successful applicant will use a combination of genetic perturbations, biophysical approaches and several high resolution imaging techniques to identify molecular regulators of BM growth during the development of the fruit fly Drosophila. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of biology and physics, mastering a wide set of cutting-edge techniques and create unprecedented insight into the growth regulation of BMs.

The post will include molecular cloning, Drosophila genetics and light and electron microscopy. You will have a deep interest in the mechanical aspects of shape generation during animal development Previous experience with Drosophila is not required but an advantage.

About you
PDRA: 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 be nearing completion) or possess 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.

PDRF: 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.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience with a background in developmental biology, physics or mechanics and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively and supervise the work of others. Applicants will be able to design experiments and develop projects involving molecular biology, light and electron microscopy, perform genetic perturbations using Drosophila and will be ready to learn and apply other techniques.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

Further information
For further information please contact Dr. Stefan Harmansa, [email protected] .