Postdoctoral Research Associate in Gnome Stability

Location: South Parks Road, Oxford 

A postdoctoral position is available in Prof. Ivan Ahel’s group at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford to study the role ADP-ribosylation signalling in genome stability.

The post-holder will be responsible for managing their own academic research, adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques and experimental protocols. You will work with limited supervision to design and accurately execute experiments to achieve the goals of the project.

Applicants should hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD in Biology or a related subject. You should have a high level of competence in cell biology and biochemistry, and relevant experience demonstrated by first-author publications in high-profile journals. The ideal candidate should be organised, highly motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to Dr Ivan Ahel via email: ivan.ahel@path.ox.ac.uk .

This is a fixed-term appointment available for 1 year. If you are interested in this role, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply online (via the 'Apply' button above). You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Friday 7th November 2025. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

At the Dunn School we are committed to supporting the professional and career development of our postdocs and research staff. To help them thrive and achieve their ambitions, we have created a comprehensive range of opportunities and initiatives designed to provide an exceptional launchpad for their future careers.

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