Postdoc: Bioconjugate Chemistry for Nucleic Acid Delivery

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford’s Gupta Lab in the Department of Paediatrics is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team designing and evaluating next-generation delivery platforms for nucleic acid therapeutics.

The role involves planning and executing organic synthesis and molecular biology experiments, collaborating with chemists, biologists and clinicians, and disseminating findings in high-quality reports and publications in a demanding research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in organic chemistry and molecular biology.
• Ability to design and execute molecular biology experiments.
• Strong written and verbal communication across staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments to develop conjugates for nucleic acid delivery.
• Synthesize and modify oligonucleotides and conjugates.
• Evaluate stability, specificity and delivery in vitro and in vivo.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Molecular biology

Experiment design

Communication skills

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

The University of Oxford’s Gupta Lab in the Department of Paediatrics is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team designing and evaluating next-generation delivery platforms for nucleic acid therapeutics.

The role involves planning and executing organic synthesis and molecular biology experiments, collaborating with chemists, biologists and clinicians, and disseminating findings in high-quality reports and publications in a demanding research environment.