📢 Postdoctoral position in germline stem cell biology and gene regulation
Posted by Felipe Karam Teixeira, on 7 October 2026
Job type:
Location: Cambridge
Closing Date: 8 November 2026
We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Karam Teixeira group (https://karamteixeira.wixsite.com/website) in the Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge.
The project will investigate how transcriptional, post-transcriptional, translational, and chromatin-associated mechanisms control germline differentiation and oocyte development in vivo, using the Drosophila female germline.
We welcome applicants with backgrounds in developmental biology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, microscopy, RNA biology, or related fields. Previous experience with Drosophila is advantageous but not essential.
🧬 Functional genomics and gene regulation
🔬 Advanced microscopy and developmental biology
🪰 Powerful in vivo genetic model
📅 Three-year position
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be addressed to Felipe Karam Teixeira fk319@cam.ac.uk
For more details: https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/postdoctoral-research-associate-fixed-term-pc51215
Salary: £37,694-£46,049
Closing Date: 8 November 2026
Scientific fields: Stem cells, Cell fate control and differentiation, Chromatin and epigenetics, Gene regulation, Gametogenesis and fertilisation
Model systems: Drosophila
Duration: Fixed term
Minimum qualifications: PhD (or be close to completing)
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