Post Doctoral Researcher
Department of Paediatrics, Gupta Research Group, Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine (IDRM), Old Road Campus, Oxford
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Gupta Lab in the Department of Paediatrics as our Post Doctoral Researcher.
The successful candidate will join Dr. Dhanu Gupta at the Institute of Development and Regenerative Medicine on the Old Road Campus. The Gupta Lab at the University of Oxford is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in bioconjugate chemistry to develop next-generation delivery platforms for nucleic acid therapeutics.
The successful candidate will work closely with chemists, molecular biologists, and clinicians to design and synthesize chemical conjugates for nucleic acid delivery. This will include linker chemistry, oligonucleotide modification, and bioconjugation to peptides, lipids, polymers, antibodies, or extracellular vesicles. The postholder will evaluate stability, specificity, and delivery efficacy of these conjugates in vitro and in vivo.
This role represents a unique opportunity to contribute to translational therapeutic development at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine.
You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.
This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for one year with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available
This role may be eligible for a Global Talent visa.
About the department
The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.
Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.
About you
You will have a a PhD, with proven and demonstrable organic chemistry and molecular biology skills. You will be able to design the experiments, execute the experiment using various molecular biology techniques, and help analyse the data. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of staff staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding research environment.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.
To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Dhanu Gupta the Group Leader, using the contact details below.
Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 13th November will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.
Contact Person: Dhanu Gupta
Vacancy ID: 188695
Closing Date & Time: 13-Nov-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7
Contact Email: dhanu.gupta@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): 40,178- 48,700 per annum
