Research Associate in Stem Cell Biology and Cardiac Development
2 days ago
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Birket Lab, an ambitious team pioneering research in human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) biology and heart development. This role offers the chance to lead transformative investigations into the molecular biology of human cardiac progenitors and the determinants of cardiac cell fate, with direct impact on regenerative medicine and the understanding of congenital heart disease (CHD).Funded through a prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to Dr Matthew Birket (“Understanding Cardiac Progenitors to Deliver Regenerative Medicine and Disease Modelling”), the project builds on our recent breakthrough findings (The EMBO Journal, 2025) revealing a pivotal role for the transcription factor HAND1 in mesodermal lineage decisions. The next phase will resolve the molecular mechanisms of early cardiac development, uncover regulatory networks, and harness new approaches to direct differentiation for both academic discovery and clinical application.The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning and performing experiments, maintaining and differentiating hPSCs, and characterising cells using imaging, flow cytometry and immunocytochemistry. They will analyse large-scale datasets, integrate findings with the literature, and contribute to manuscripts, presentations and collaborations. Alongside leading their own projects, they will support PhD students, help organise the lab, and play an active role in shaping research directions. The post combines hands‑on experimental biology with bioinformatics and analytical leadership, offering the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies including single‑cell genomics, multi‑omics, CRISPR‑Cas9 editing and screening, centred on advanced cardiac differentiation models.Applicants should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in molecular biology, stem cell biology, genetics or a related discipline, with strong technical skills in cell and molecular biology and experience in hPSC culture or models of heart development. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and enthusiasm for contributing to a vibrant research environment are essential. Experience with sequencing analysis including single‑cell genomics would be advantageous.What will you get in return:Fantastic market leading Pension schemeExcellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance ProgrammeExceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidaysAdditional paid closure over the Christmas periodLocal and national discounts at a range of major retailers
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Oxford, United States The University of Manchester Full timeWhat the role entails:The Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine within the School of Biological Sciences wish to appoint a laboratory-based Research Assistant to an exciting project exploring the use of engineered biomaterials to examine how extracellular matrix architecture influences stem cell differentiation in the context of...
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Senior Research Assistant
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Oxford, United States InsideHigherEd Full timeJob Title: Senior Research Assistant - Del Rio Tsonis Lab Department: Biology Department Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type: Salary Benefit Eligible: Yes Job Description Summary: The Del Rio-Tsonis lab is looking for a full-time Senior Research Assistant to conduct research in the area of regenerative biology of the eye using classical salamander...
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Research Associate
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Oxford, United States InsideHigherEd Full timeJob Title: Research Associate - Elewa Lab Department: Biology Department Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type: Salary Benefit Eligible: Yes Job Description Summary: The Elewa lab is recruiting a full-time, temporary position for 6 months for a research associate to conduct research in the area of parental effects on embryo development in the nematode...
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Oxford, United States Emory University Full timeDiscover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description We are seeking applicants from a broad range of neuroscience...
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Oxford, United States The University of Manchester Full timeAbout the role:We are looking for a professional research assistant/technician to support our development of the next-generation electrochemical technologies for direct ocean capture of CO2.Developing methods for CO2 removal is important to promote global environment sustainability. Electrochemical decarbonisation is a promising and eco-friendly way that can...
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Research Associate
3 days ago
Oxford, United States The University of Manchester Full timeBackgroundNatural hydrogen is a clean, natural source of energy that could help to fuel the energy transition. It is generated and stored in the Earth’s crust but the mechanisms by which it forms and migrates is still not well understood. There is also significant risk associated with the trapping and storage of hydrogen in natural subsurface reservoirs....
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Oxford, United States The University of Manchester Full timeThe University of Manchester hosts a Rolls-Royce a University Technology Centre (UTC) in the field of Nuclear Science and Engineering. Recently this UTC has significantly expanded to support developments in robust nuclear fuels, under a Rolls-Royce Chair position which is held by Prof Turner. This programme is based on the development of dispersion fuel...
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Oxford, United States The University of Manchester Full timeWe are looking for a Research Associate or Fellow, with a strong background in qualitative research methods, who can apply their skills, knowledge and experience to the UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC) funded project VoiceIn.VoiceIn is a digital research platform and mobile app that makes it easier for people to contribute to health research. The...
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Oxford, United States The University of Manchester Full timeA postdoctoral research associate position is available for an outstanding and ambitious synthetic organic chemist to undertake research in the group of Professor David Leigh FRS at the Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester.The Leigh research group investigates the design and synthesis of molecular machines and new types of molecular level...
