Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Molecular Analysis of Bacterial Protein Transport

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Oxford seeks a talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to study bacterial protein transport. The role involves biochemical experiments and collaboration on structural analysis. The position is funded for up to 3 years with various benefits.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

38 Days Annual Leave

Childcare Services

Family Leave Schemes

Cycle Loan Scheme

Social and Sports Club Membership

Discounted Bus Travel

Season Ticket Travel Loans

Qualifications

• Near completion of PhD/DPhil in relevant discipline.
• Experience with membrane proteins and quantitative fluorescence microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protein biochemical and cell biological experiments.
• Collaborate on structural analysis via cryo-electron microscopy.

Skills

Protein Characterization

Protein Purification

Recombinant DNA Techniques

Bacterial Genetics

Quantitative Fluorescence Microscopy

Image Analysis

Communication

Education

PhD/DPhil in Molecular Microbiology

PhD/DPhil in Biochemistry

PhD/DPhil in Biophysics

Job description

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Molecular Analysis of Bacterial Protein Transport, Oxford

Client:

University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking to appoint a talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the group of Prof Ben Berks to study the bacterial Type 9 Secretion System. You will build on our recent work in this area (Nature (2018) 564: 77, Nat Microbiol (2021) 6: 221, Nat Microbiol (2024) 9: 1089, bioRxiv (2025)) by carrying out protein biochemical, cell biological, and live cell fluorescence imaging experiments. Associated structural analysis of the proteins by cryo-electron microscopy will be undertaken via collaboration with other workers. This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the Wellcome Trust for up to 3 years in the first instance. The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.

About you

You should hold, or be near completion of, a PhD/DPhil in Molecular Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics or related discipline. You must have substantive expertise in protein characterization, protein purification, and recombinant DNA techniques. Experience of working with membrane proteins, expertise in bacterial genetics, and expertise in quantitative fluorescence microscopy and image analysis would all be advantageous. You will be highly organised with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team and have good communication skills. A good publication record is expected, taking career stage into account.

What We Offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

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