Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Molecular Biology

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic researcher, at the postdoctoral or equivalent level, to join an exciting new project NanoZoo that involves collaboration with academic and industry partners across Europe under the ERA NET ICRAD scheme (https://www.icrad.eu/the-second-call-of-the-era-net-icrad/). The project aims to use the baculovirus expression system to produce surface antigens of viral pathogens of farm animals (chickens and pigs) to develop novel vaccines. Within the UK, the project team comprises Oxford Brookes Insect Virus Research Group and OBU spin-out company Oxford Expression Technologies working in close collaboration to express target proteins and optimize conditions for gene expression including promoter analysis. Partners in Europe will undertake vaccine development and evaluation.

 

The project provides the opportunity to work across disciplines, with industry and to attend meetings with partners in Europe as well as present results at conferences.

 

Funding is available from early summer 2023 until 31 January 2026.

 

• Salary at grade 7 or 8 according to qualifications and experience
• Opportunity to be involved in a project with European partners developing vaccines for important animal diseases
• Multi-disciplinary and industry experience
• Experience of working in exciting team environment gaining new skills in cell culture, gene expression and protein analysis
• Opportunity to attend and present at NanoZoo and other meetings/conferences.
• 38 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days) 
• Excellent benefits: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Working-for-Brookes/Benefits/

• With a PhD or equivalent experience (grade 7) in biosciences or with prior relevant postdoctoral experience (grade 8)
• With knowledge and experience of molecular biology/cell biology – willing and able to learn new skills - training can be provided in insect cell culture and the baculovirus system.
• Able to work independently but also as part of a team
• Able to supervise junior members of the team or project students (grade 8). 

Informal enquires welcome – please contact Professor Linda King by email: laking@brookes.ac.uk 

The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.

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