Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structural Vaccinology for Malaria
Department of Biochemistry
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7
Salary (£): £36,024 - £44,263
Location: Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford
Contract type: Fixed-Term
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Molecular Parasitology group of Professor Matt Higgins at the Department of Biochemistry. We are a research team who study the structural basis for host-parasite interactions mediated by human infective parasites that cause diseases such as malaria and sleeping sickness (www.higginslab.web.ox.ac.uk).
The post holder will aim to understand how critical proteins from the surface of the erythrocyte invasive form of the malaria parasite interact with their human receptors, and how human antibodies inhibit these interactions. You will also collaborate with members of Professor Faith Osier and Professor Hedda Wardemann.
This full-time fixed-term post is funded by Wellcome for up to three years 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.
About you
It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil, or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in a relative subject to Biochemistry or Structural Biology. You should have experience in protein expression and purification and the analysis of protein-protein interactions. You should also have experience of structural biology methods, in particular x-ray crystallography or electron cryo-microscopy and data processing. Enthusiasm for working in a laboratory environment, a pro-active determination to drive forward an important research project and a willingness to work with others is also expected.
Application Process
If you would like to discuss this role please contact a member of the HR team on 01865 613205 or [email protected].
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 two referees as part of your online application.
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement (or supporting evidence form using the attached template) as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered application.
Only applications received before noon Wednesday 24th January 2024 can be considered.
Previous applicants need not apply
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