Postdoctoral Structural Biologist — Tat Transporter Studies

Instruct-ERIC; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associates to study the Tat protein transporter. The project aims to determine high-resolution structures of TatC in complex with other Tat components and to perform related biochemical analyses.

Applicants should have a PhD in Biochemistry or Structural Biology or a related discipline, with expertise in protein purification, structural methods, and membrane protein biochemistry; the appointment is for up to 48 months

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry or Structural Biology or related field.
• Experience in protein purification and characterisation.
• Expertise in high-resolution structural methods (X-ray crystallography or equivalent).
• Experience working with membrane proteins.
• Biochemical/biophysical analysis of protein interactions; protein transport biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Determine high-resolution structures of TatC in complex with Tat components.
• Conduct biochemical analyses of Tat complexes and interactions.
• Collaborate with senior researchers to advance Tat transport studies.

Skills

Protein purification

Biochemical analysis

Biophysical analysis

Membrane proteins

Protein-protein interactions

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or Structural Biology or related

Job description

The University of Oxford invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associates to study the Tat protein transporter. The project aims to determine high-resolution structures of TatC in complex with other Tat components and to perform related biochemical analyses.

Applicants should have a PhD in Biochemistry or Structural Biology or a related discipline, with expertise in protein purification, structural methods, and membrane protein biochemistry; the appointment is for up to 48 months