Postdoctoral Research Associate

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

The Department of Biology is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate for 24 months. This post is financially supported by the UKRI through the Frontier Guarantee Programme to Dr Jani R Bolla. The work is to be conducted in his lab in the Department of Biology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL. The postholder will support ongoing research aimed at unravelling the molecular architecture of the chloroplast’s beta-barrel protein assembly machinery using structural tools.

The successful candidate will have a PhD with relevant experience in protein biochemistry and structural biology, specifically cryo-EM/ET and will work closely with other group members to assist them with structural analysis of plant protein complexes. They must work as part of a team, be willing to learn new methods and skills and have excellent communication skills. See the job description for the full list of selection criteria.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Jani R Bolla (jani.bolla@biology.ox.ac.uk).

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This is a full-time post with a fixed-term contract for 24 months, available immediately. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 26th November, interviews are likely to be scheduled for December. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

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