Postdoctoral Research Associate

Location: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL

Salary: Researcher Grade 7.1-7.8: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum inclusive of an Oxford University Weighting

The Department of Biology is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate for 6 months (ending no later than 18th April 2026 currently). This post is financially supported by funds from a BBSRC grant awarded to Prof Francesco Licausi. The work is to be conducted in the Life and Mind Building, Department of Biology, University of Oxford. The postholder will work on the molecular mechanisms that control the response to low oxygen conditions in Marchantia polymorpha. They will contribute both to the practical work with plants but also some bioinformatics work on protein structure and function prediction.

The role of the individual will be as follows: (i) M. polymorpha tissue culture; (ii) gene expression analyses (iii) prtein expression analyses (iv) phylogenetic analyses

The successful candidate will be educated to PhD level with relevant experience in molecular plant biology and evolution and will work closely with other group members to assist them with gene functional characterisation. They must work as part of a team, be willing to learn new methods and skills and persevere in case of discouraging results. The role will also include protocol development. The postholder is expected to be organised, with excellent record keeping and have the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, including training junior members in the group. Desirable experience includes previous experience with growing Marchantia polymorpha. See the job description for the full list of selection criteria.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Francesco Licausi (francesco.licausi@biology.ox.ac.uk).

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the above ‘Apply’ button, 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.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

This is a 12 month fixed term and is available from 1 October 2025. Part time work (minimum 50% FTE) can be arranged. 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 18th August 2025, interviews are likely to be scheduled to take place in early-mid September.

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