Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biochemistry/Molecular Biophysics

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7

Salary (£): £36,024 - £44,263 per annum

Location: Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract up to 29th March 2025

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2024

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to become a core member of a small and supportive interdisciplinary group working under the supervision of Dr Sarah Shammas. Our team uncover and quantify mechanistic roles of protein disorder within transcription factors. You will examine consequences of disorder-impacting mutations on transcriptional processes in cells, and in established complementary binding studies. You will contribute to mature projects nearing completion, and also have the opportunity to develop new research avenues. This presents an exciting opportunity to demonstrate how fundamental biophysical principles have been incorporated into cellular function.  Find more information about the Shammas Group and their research at:  

https://www.bioch.ox.ac.uk/research/shammas

This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the Medical Research Council up to 29th March 2025 in the first instance.

The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.

What We Offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

•       An excellent contributory pension scheme

•       38 days annual leave

•       A comprehensive range of childcare services

•       Family leave schemes

•       Cycle loan scheme

•       Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•       Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

About you

You will hold a PhD/DPhil or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in cell biology, biochemistry or biophysics and have significant experience in mammalian cell culture, including transformation and/or CRISPR technologies.  Experience with transcriptional studies using techniques such as ChIP, qPCR and FACS is essential together with having experience of protein expression and purification methods.  You will have the ability to work independently and drive an interdisciplinary project as well as being able to work as part of a team.  Excellent communication skills are expected including the ability to write for publication and present research proposals and results.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees as part of your online

Only applications received before 12 noon Friday 16th February 2024 can be considered, with interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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