Postdoctoral Research Scientist in STRUBI

Location:  - Division of Structural Biology, Building for Genomic Medicine, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7BN

Salary: - Grade 7: Salary in range £36,024 - £42,978 per annum 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our fantastic group of scientists here at the Division of Structural Biology, Nuffield Department of Medicine. You will be working with Professor Jones at the Division of Structural Biology, working closely to gain insight into molecular mechanism for cell surface signalling assemblies. Research projects are typically highly interdisciplinary, aiming to integrate in vitro biophysical measurements, high resolution x-ray crystallographic analyses, electron cryo microscopy (cryoEM), and cell-based studies (functional assays, advanced light microscopy and cryoET). 

As the Postdoctoral Research Scientist, you will be responsible for managing your own academic research activities. This involves small scale project management to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work and meet deadlines. You will be tasked with testing hypotheses and analysing scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. You will act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques. 

It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in a relevant subject (e.g. Structural Biology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Cell biology) along with experience in X-ray crystallography and/or cryoEM/cryoET, preferably of glycoproteins and membrane proteins. You will have experience in production of samples for structure/function studies and in biophysical and cell-based assays. You will also be able to manage the day-to-day running of a research project including assisting the work of junior researchers. Finally, you will have good communication skills, including the ability to present work at international symposia and to non-specialist audiences. 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. 

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 30 September 2025 and is funded by the European Commission. 

Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 21 August 2024 will be considered. Please quote 174784 on all correspondence.

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