Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ribosome biogenesis dysregulation in cancer

**Pay Scale:** STANDARD GRADE 7



**Salary ( £)**: £41,997 - £46,913 per annum , salary inclusive of a
pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year



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



**Contract type:** Fixed Term



**Hours:** Full-time





**About the role**





The Mardakheh group seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher for a Cancer
Research UK-funded project on deciphering the molecular mechanisms of ribosome
biogenesis dysregulation in cancer.





This full-time fixed-term post is funded by Cancer Research UK 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.





**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.





**About you**





Applicants should hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD/DPhil in a relevant
field, with significant relevant experience in RNA Biology. Preference will be
given to candidates with a proven track-record (e.g. relevant peer reviewed
publications). Sufficient laboratory experience in basic molecular biology,
biochemistry, and cell biology techniques (e.g. molecular cloning, protein and
RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, mammalian cell
culture, genetic manipulation of cells, fluorescent microscopy, etc.) is
expected.





As a postdoctoral researcher, you are expected be able to manage your own
academic research and contribute intellectually to projects, as well as
writing manuscripts and presenting research findings at scientific meetings.





**Application Process**





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk
and Vacancy ID 178464. You will be required to upload your curriculum vitae
and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria
for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your
application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate
whether we can contact them now.





For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job
description. Any further enquires may be directed to
recruitment@bioch.ox.ac.uk.





The closing date for applications is **12.00 noon** on **Monday 31st March
2025**. Only applications received before this time can be considered.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held on as soon as possible
thereafter.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**