Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Oxford is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Associates in Chemical Biology. Successful candidates will manage their own research on reactive metabolite signaling pathways using cultured cells and zebrafish. Applicants must hold a PhD or be close to completion in Chemistry or a related field. The position is based in the Department of Chemistry and is available immediately.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field required before starting.
• Experience in interdisciplinary areas including small-molecule chemistry, biochemistry, cell-based studies, and model organisms.

Responsibilities

• Manage own research and administrative activities.
• Coordinate multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Conduct research using cultured cells and zebrafish.

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or related field

Tools

Experience with small-molecule chemistry

Biochemistry knowledge

Cell-based studies

Experience with model organisms

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology, Oxford

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University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA and Rodney Porter Building, Sibthorp Road, off South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU.

About the role

Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in Chemical Biology to work under the supervision of Professor Yimon Aye for up to 24 months. The project involves using cultured cells and vertebrate animals, particularly zebrafish, to understand reactive metabolite signalling pathways relevant to disease states. The position is funded by ERC.

Find out more about the Aye research group at:

About you

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field (or be close to completion) before starting. The research requires experience in interdisciplinary areas including small-molecule chemistry, biochemistry, cell-based studies, and model organisms.

You will be expected to manage your own research and administrative activities, including small-scale project management and coordinating multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

The position is based at the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, and Rodney Porter Building, Sibthorp Road, off South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU, and is available immediately.

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