Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Parasitology

Location 

Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QU

About the role 

We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Molecular Parasitology group of Professor Matt Higgins at the Department of Biochemistry. We are a research team who study the structural basis for host-parasite interactions mediated by human infective parasites that cause diseases such as malaria and sleeping sickness (www.higginslab.web.ox.ac.uk). You will aim to understand structures of critical proteins from the gametocyte form of the malaria parasite and how they are recognised by human antibodies. 

This full-time fixed term post is funded by the Medical Research Council for up to 2 years. 

The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available. 

What We Offer 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: 

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans 

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work. 

About you 

Applicants will hold a PhD/DPhil, or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in a relative subject to Biochemistry or Structural Biology and have experience in protein expression and purification and the analysis of protein-protein interactions. You should also have experience of structural biology methods, in particular x-ray crystallography or electron cryo-microscopy and data processing. Enthusiasm for working in a laboratory environment, a pro-active determination to drive forward an important research project and a willingness to work with others is also expected, together with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 

Application Process 

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online  application. 

Only applications received before noon on Tuesday 27th August 2024 can be considered with interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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