Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professorship of Developmental and Stem Cell Biology as Applied to Medicine
A prestigious statutory professorship leading world-class research in developmental and stem cell biology at the University of Oxford.
Best for:Distinguished senior researchers or clinician-scientists with a transformative vision for stem cell biology and translational medicine.
Overview
The Radcliffe Department of Medicine and St Cross College are seeking an internationally outstanding scientist or clinician-scientist to fill the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professorship. Based primarily at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, the successful candidate will provide senior academic leadership and set a strategic vision for developmental and stem cell biology. The role involves fostering cross-disciplinary research, translating fundamental discoveries into clinical applications, and mentoring the next generation of researchers. Applicants should possess a compelling vision for the field's evolution over the next decade and a track record of high-impact research relevant to human disease.
What you'll do
- Provide scientific vision and senior academic leadership for developmental and stem cell biology research.
- Lead a world-class research programme with significant relevance to human disease.
- Catalyse cross-disciplinary collaborations across the Medical Sciences Division and the wider University.
- Accelerate the translation of fundamental biological discoveries into clinical improvements.
- Contribute to major funding initiatives and secure strategic research grants.
- Recruit, train, and mentor early-career researchers and students.
- Represent the department and university in academic and industry partnerships.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent higher postgraduate degree
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Exceptional record of research achievement.
- Exceptional record of research achievement in developmental and stem cell biology.
- Proven ability to provide senior academic leadership and strategic vision.
- Demonstrated success in building collaborative research partnerships.
- Experience in translating fundamental science into clinical or experimental medicine applications.
- Must hold a PhD or equivalent.
- Clinical applicants must be eligible for an honorary consultant contract with the relevant NHS Trust.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-09
Applications must be submitted through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. Candidates should provide all required documentation as specified in the portal instructions. Enquiries regarding the post can be directed to the provided contact representatives.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Vision statement
Contact
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