Postdoctoral Research Associate

3 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Aston University Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year
School of Biosciences

Location:

Aston University Main Campus

Salary:

£38,784 per annum

Grade:

Grade 08

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (24 months)

Basis:

Full Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 26 November 2025

Interview Date:

Monday 15 December 2025

Reference:

1218-25

Release Date:

Wednesday 12 November 2025

Applications are invited for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the vibrant, supportive team of Professor Roslyn Bill at Aston and Oxford Universities. This is a full-time, fixed-term position at Aston University, with a planned start date in January 2026 and a duration of 24 months.

The successful candidate will be funded by Professor Bill's ERC Advanced Grant, which investigates how the subcellular relocalization of the water channel aquaporin 4 dynamically regulates glymphatic clearance. When glymphatic clearance is impaired, toxic waste products can accumulate within brain tissue, leading to conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases; worldwide, over 55 million people currently live with dementia, and there is no cure.

The focus of the candidate's work within the ERC project will be to make detailed measurements of astrocytic regulation of glymphatic clearance using advanced imaging techniques.

The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in cell biology, bioengineering, bioscience, molecular biology or a related field. Candidates should have extensive experience working with mammalian cell culture and advanced imaging techniques.

More information on our work can be found at ", " and

Please upload your CV, including a list of scientific outputs, and a clear statement of what they will bring to the role.

What we offer:

  • Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
  • Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
  • Great family-friendly policies.
  • On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
  • Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Roslyn Bill –

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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit:

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