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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Parasitology

University of Oxford - Department of Biochemistry

Location: Oxford
Salary: £40,847 to £45,763 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 10th October 2024
Closes: 8th November 2024
Job Ref: 175893

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 how critical proteins from the surface of the erythrocyte invasive form of the malaria parasite are inhibited by human antibodies.

This full-time fixed term post is funded by the Gates Foundation for up to 2 years in the first instance and is based at the Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford.

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

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 175893. You will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to recruitment@bioch.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 8th November 2024. Only applications received before this time can be considered. interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held on as soon as possible thereafter.

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