Postdoctoral Research Associate

Location: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford

About the role

Dr Jungnam Cho’s lab in the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the regulatory mechanisms governing transposon mobilization in plant systems. The successful candidate will join the recently awarded ERC Consolidator Grant MOBICODE. In addition to their research responsibilities, the post holder will dedicate 20% of their time to supporting the administration and coordination of the MOBICODE programme. This post is full-time and available immediately.

About you

Applicants should hold or be close to completing a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field, together with appropriate and sufficient specialist knowledge to contribute effectively to established research programmes. They should be able to manage their own research and associated activities independently, with a strong track record of contributing to scientific publications and presentations. The successful candidate will be expected to develop innovative research ideas, contribute to grant applications and research income generation, and communicate their work effectively through high-quality publications, presentations, and representation of the research group at meetings. Excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills are essential, as is a commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive working environment within the Department.

Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams is desirable. Experience in bioinformatics and the analysis of next-generation sequencing data would also be an advantage.

How to apply

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.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 7 August 2026. Interviews are expected to be held in the week starting 17 August. 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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