Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology

Applications are invited for a short-term Postdoctoral Research Associate
(PDRA) position in chemical biology from October 2024 to July 2025 and would
suit a chemical biologist reaching the end of their PhD studies. The PDRA will
join the Programme Grant team as part of the ‘Chemical biology tools for
investigating the chemistry of REDOX stress’ Programme. The appointed person
will join the EPSRC funded RedOX-KCL team ( http://redox.chem.ox.ac.uk).
RedOx-KCL brings together leading organic and inorganic chemists, molecular
biologists and imaging specialists from the University of Oxford and King's
College, London. Together they are investigating the dynamics of the redox
environment in complex biological systems. Recent work from RedOx-KCL includes
the design, synthesis and testing of probes for two colour imaging of
different levels of hypoxia in cancer cells (1) The RedOx-KCL team is focused
on the development, validation and use of novel chemical tools to measure
aspects of the redox including reactive oxygen species and oxygen levels.





_Recent publication_



(1) Wallabregue _et al._ Two color imaging of different hypoxia levels in
cancer cells. _J. Am. Chem. Soc., _**2023 **_145, 2572._
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.2c12493





_Find out more about the Programme Grant:_



http://redox.chem.ox.ac.uk



The PDRA will be reporting to Professor Stephen Faulkner (Chemistry Research
Laboratory) with day-to-day supervision/line management by Professor Ester
Hammond (Old Road Campus Research Building) and will primarily carry out
testing of novel probes/compounds in cancer cell lines. The Hammond lab has a
long-standing focus on tumour hypoxia and knowledge and experience of hypoxia-
mediated biology is required. Evidence of successful project
management/completion through publication is required.





Applicants must hold a PhD in chemical biology, or another relevant field, (or
have submitted prior to starting the position). The position is ideal for
someone who is excited to apply their skills in the design of appropriate
assays for testing probes/compounds. The successful candidate will be expected
to manage their own academic research and administrative activities. The post
will require small-scale project management to co-ordinate multiple aspects of
the project to meet deadlines.





This is a full time position, available from October 2024 until 31 July 2025.



Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about
how to apply is available on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged
solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection
criteria stated in the job description. You will be asked to upload a CV and a
supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each
of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and
experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or
during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants).