Postdoctoral Research Associate in electron cryotomography of cell guidance receptors

**Pay Scale:** STANDARD GRADE 7



**Salary ( £)**: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum



**Location:** Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford



**Contract type:** Fixed Term Contract for up to 2 years in the first instance



**Hours: Full Time** (37.5 hours per week)





**THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**





**About the role**





We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the lab of
Dr Lindsay Baker and be part of MIGRATE, an interdisciplinary collaboration
investigating the migration of neurons during development of the brain. This
role will use cellular electron cryotomograpy (cryoET) and subvolume
averaging, assisted by SPOT DNA tags (Silvester et al., Cell 2021), to
understand the arrangement and assembly of guidance molecules on the surface
of neuronal cells, working closely with other PDRAs in MIGRATE on advanced
imaging and structural biology techniques.





This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the Wellcome Trust for up to 2
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 will hold a PhD/DPhil or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in cell
biology, structural biology, biophysics or a related discipline. You will have
knowledge and experience with cryoEM sample preparation, data collection and
processing and have relevant knowledge and experience with mammalian cell
culture, aseptic technique and live cell fluorescence microscopy. You will
have demonstrated ability to manage your time and planning your own research
and associated activities. Excellent oral and written communication skills are
expected including the ability to write for publication, present research
proposals and represent the research group at meetings.





**Application Process**





You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you
meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact
details of two referees as part of your online





Only applications received before **12 noon** on **Monday 8th January 2024**
can be considered.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**