Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the group of Dr Helen Weavers to investigate how dynamic cell biology supports tissue function and host health.  

Research in the Weavers group seeks to understand the cellular mechanisms that enable diverse tissues (including the skin and renal systems) to thrive under challenging conditions (see https://tissueresilience.com). Harnessing powerful in vivo Drosophila models, our work spans multiple biological scales - linking the molecular cell biology of individual cells to the health of whole tissues and organisms. Our ultimate goal is to identify ways to improve life-long tissue health and recovery. 

In this position, we will investigate how cell biology is patterned within the renal system. We will probe why this patterning is fundamental for organ function and how its dysregulation drives disease. This work follows up recent findings from our team (e.g. Holcombe & Weavers Nature Communications 2023).

For further details, see the online advert (Ref: ACAD108410; https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW711/research-associate-in-dynamic-cell-biology). The application deadline is 25th January 2026.