Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structural Biology

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Oxford is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structural Biology for an exciting project. The position focuses on the significance of filamentation among transcription factors and includes an international collaboration with a research lab in France. The role is full-time and funded for up to 3 years, with a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Membership to social and sports clubs

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil.
• Driven and experienced in protein production.
• Background in structural biology and biophysics.

Responsibilities

• Work on a project studying filamentation among transcription factors.
• Uncover new mechanisms governing gene expression.
• Spend 3–6 months at CMB in France.

Skills

Protein production

Structural biology

Biophysics

CryoEM

CryoET

Filamentous proteins

Challenging protein purification

Helical analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD/DPhil in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or Biophysics

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structural 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

Job Description:

Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford

Pay Scale: STANDARD RESEARCH GRADE 7

Salary (£): £41,997 - £46,913 per annum

Location: Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford

Contract type: Fixed Term contract for up to 3 years in the first instance

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

About the role: We’re seeking an ambitious, motivated, and hard-working Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr Antoni Wrobel’s lab at the Department of Biochemistry. You will work on a project studying the functional importance and prevalence of filamentation among transcription factors at the structural level. The project aims to uncover new mechanisms governing gene expression. Funded by an HFSP Research Grant, the project involves collaboration between the Wrobel Lab at the University of Oxford and the Suskiewicz Lab at the Centre for Molecular Biophysics, CNRS in Orleans, France. The successful candidate will spend approximately 3–6 months at CMB in France, then continue in Oxford. The role is funded for up to 3 years, with employment and salary paid by the University of Oxford. The starting salary will depend on qualifications, skills, and funding.

About you: Applicants should hold or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or Biophysics. You should be driven, experienced in protein production, and have a background in structural biology and biophysics. Experience with cryoEM and cryoET is desirable. A strong interest in molecular biological mechanisms is essential. Experience with filamentous proteins, challenging protein purification, and helical analysis is a plus. Enthusiasm for laboratory work and international collaboration, along with excellent communication skills, are expected.

What We Offer: We provide family-friendly and financial benefits, including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The university offers a vibrant social environment with many groups and clubs.