Postdoctoral Research Associate in 3D printing of living tissues

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work under the supervision of Professor Hagan Bayley on a research project funded by the Oxford Martin School for a period of 24 months. The project involves original research on improving and applying 3D bio-printing technology for the construction of living tissues. Find out more about the Bayley research group at

http://bayley.chem.ox.ac.uk

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You should have a PhD in an area ranging from biology to engineering, or have submitted your dissertation prior to taking up your appointment. Experience in tissue engineering and skills in hardware and software for lab instrumentation, ideally 3D printing and microfluidics, would be advantageous. Hands-on experience with optical microscopy and surface chemistry would be additional assets.

Duties include carrying out original research, managing own academic research and administrative activities; small scale project management to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. Adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques and experimental protocols and collaborating in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles. The successful appointee will be expected to present papers, attend conferences and supervise research students.

The post is immediately available and will be based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Mansfield Road, Oxford. To apply for this role and for further details, please click on the link below. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Only applications received before midday on Friday 08 October 2021 can be considered. Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 26 October 2021.

The University of Oxford and the Department of Chemistry are Athena SWAN Silver award holders. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford. Further particulars will be made available in large print, audio, or other formats on request by a disabled applicant.