Postdoctoral Scientist: Transcription-Replication Conflicts

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Social and sports clubs

Travel discounts

Job summary

University of Oxford's Jones Lab in the Department of Biochemistry invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study molecular mechanisms of transcription–replication conflicts. You will lead independent research, design and perform biochemical and structural biology experiments, and analyse complex datasets in a world-class environment.

We seek a PhD holder with experience in recombinant protein expression and purification, and expertise in in vitro biochemistry, genome

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in a related discipline (or nearing completion).
• Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification.
• Strong background in biochemistry or structural biology.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research on transcription–replication conflicts.
• Design and perform biochemical and structural biology experiments.
• Analyse complex datasets and contribute to high-impact publications.
• Collaborate with researchers across the department and support postgraduate students.
• Contribute to future research funding applications.

Skills

Recombinant protein expression

Protein purification

In vitro biochemistry

Genome biology

Cryo-EM

Scientific problem-solving

Communication

Independent project management

Education

PhD/DPhil or near completion

Tools

Cryo-EM facilities

Job description

University of Oxford's Jones Lab in the Department of Biochemistry invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study molecular mechanisms of transcription–replication conflicts. You will lead independent research, design and perform biochemical and structural biology experiments, and analyse complex datasets in a world-class environment.

We seek a PhD holder with experience in recombinant protein expression and purification, and expertise in in vitro biochemistry, genome