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Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7

Salary (£): £35,308 to £43,155 per annum

Location: Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract for up to 2 years in the first instance

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

We are seeking to appoint two Postdoctoral Research Associates to join the team of Prof. Elena Seiradake. The Seiradake group specialises in structural biology, cell biology and neurobiology, providing access to expertise and training in these areas. These roles will focus on the functions of brain receptors in nervous system development. The work will involve some or all of the following methods: single particle cryo-electron microscopy, cryo-electron tomography, X-ray crystallography, surface plasmon resonance, protein engineering, mammalian cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, immunostaining.

These full-time fixed-term posts are funded by the Wellcome Trust for up to 2 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.

You should hold a PhD/DPhil, or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil, in a subject area involving structural biology, and have excellent relevant skills in cryo-electron microscopy, surface plasmon resonance, protein engineering, mammalian cell culture, fluorescence microscopy and immunostaining. A good publication record (taking the career stage into account) is expected. You should be well-trained, enthusiastic and self-motivated, with excellent team-working and interpersonal skills. You should also have excellent communication skills. You may be required to travel overseas to conduct collaborative experiments as and when necessary to advance the research project.

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.

Only applications received before 12 noon on Friday 14th July 2023 can be considered. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on as soon as possible thereafter.