Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mechanisms of ubiquitin signalling within inflammation and cell death

**Pay Scale:** STANDARD GRADE 7



**Salary ( £)**: £41,997 to £46,913 per annum



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



**Contract type:** Fixed Term



**Hours:** Full-time





**About the role**





We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate with experience of
structural biology techniques to join Dr Paul Elliott’s Lab to investigate the
mechanisms of ubiquitin signalling within inflammation and cell death.





The Elliott group is embedded within the Department of Biochemistry and is at
the forefront of the ubiquitin signalling field. The group employs a
multifaceted approach including biochemical, biophysical and structural
biology techniques (NMR, protein crystallography and cryo-EM) to address
fundamental questions around ubiquitin regulation and function.





The post-holder will have access to state-of-the-art facilities located within
the thriving Department and will employ structural biology methods to address
the group’s research questions.





This is a full-time fixed term post funded by the BBSRC and 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 a PhD/DPhil, or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in
structural biology, biochemistry or related area and have gained experience in
a wide range of structural biology experimental techniques, including cryo-
electron microscopy. You will be highly motivated with a proven ability to
independently and effectively manage research projects, whilst also working
within a team environment. Additionally, you will have excellent written
communication skills and have demonstrated your ability to produce high
quality research through publication in peer-reviewed journals.





**Application Process**





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk
and Vacancy ID **179922**. 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 23rd June
2025**. Only applications received before this time can be considered.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as possible
thereafter.



**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**