Magnetoreception Chemist Postdoc - Quantum Sensing Lab

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry to join an interdisciplinary team exploring magnetoreception. You will contribute to the Quantum Sensing Nature and Synthetic Biology project, focusing on cryptochrome and how magnetically induced signals affect protein structure and interactions, ultimately guiding neuronal responses.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Biophysics or a related field, with hands-on protein expression, NMR and EPR

Qualifications

• PhD in Biophysics, Physics, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Engineering or related area (or close to completion).
• Experience with cryptochrome and complex biomolecular systems.
• Independent researcher with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental investigations on cryptochrome and magnetoreception mechanisms.
• Characterise how magnetically induced signals affect protein structure and interactions.
• Contribute to publications and project dissemination.

Skills

Protein expression

NMR

EPR

Biophysics

Education

PhD in Biophysics or related field

Tools

NMR techniques

Isotopic labelling

EPR spectroscopy

Job description

The University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry to join an interdisciplinary team exploring magnetoreception. You will contribute to the Quantum Sensing Nature and Synthetic Biology project, focusing on cryptochrome and how magnetically induced signals affect protein structure and interactions, ultimately guiding neuronal responses.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Biophysics or a related field, with hands-on protein expression, NMR and EPR