Postdoc: Neurotropic Viruses & Alzheimer's Disease

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to study how neurotropic viruses contribute to Alzheimer's disease, focusing on neurons and glial cells and APOE genotype effects. You will manage the project and related admin tasks, ensuring milestones are met in this 18-month fixed-term role.

The successful candidate will advance methods, develop new protocols, and contribute ideas for new projects within a collaborative multidisciplinary program.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in virology or related sciences is required.
• Experience in virology and handling containment level 2 pathogens.
• Experience in general molecular biology techniques and cell biology.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own academic research and associated administrative activities, coordinating multiple aspects of the project and ensuring objectives and deadlines are met.
• Contribute ideas for new research projects and adapt existing methods or develop new techniques and experimental protocols.

Skills

Virology

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Research management

Education

PhD in virology or related sciences

Job description

University of Oxford seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to study how neurotropic viruses contribute to Alzheimer's disease, focusing on neurons and glial cells and APOE genotype effects. You will manage the project and related admin tasks, ensuring milestones are met in this 18-month fixed-term role.

The successful candidate will advance methods, develop new protocols, and contribute ideas for new projects within a collaborative multidisciplinary program.