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All vacancies within Department of Biology
There are currently 6 vacancies within Department of Biology:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | April 24, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £41,997 |
| Research Scientist | April 29, 2025, noon | Research Grade 8: £48,235 per annum |
| Facilities Technician | April 30, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | May 2, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: Researcher Grade 7.1 – 7.8: £38,674 - £46,913 |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Microbiology and Immunology | May 7, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: 7.1-7.3: £38,674 - £40,855 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Insect Biology | May 14, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Closes: April 24, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £41,997
<div> <p></p><div>The arms race at the plant-pathogen interface is a fascinating field of biology that can deliver important new, strategies for crop protection. Within this ERC-funded project, we used chemical proteomics to discover secreted plant proteins of <em>Nicotiana benthamiana</em> that are manipulated by <em>Pseudomonas syringae</em> during infection (e.g. Sueldo et al., New Phytol. 2024) and used artificial intelligence (e.g. Homma et al., Nat. Comm 2023) to predict pathogen proteins that might be responsible for this manipulation.</div><br> <div>This project aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underpinning extracellular manipulation of the host during infection. You will use co-immunoprecipitation to verify predicted protein-protein interactions and establish enzymatic assays and activity-based labelling to demonstrate the effect of target manipulation. You will use reverse genetics to deplete the components from both plant and pathogen to demonstrate their importance in pathogen virulence and plant immunity.</div><br> <div>We seek an enthusiastic colleague who has extensive experience in molecular cloning, protein expression and purification and who is keen to collaborate in an interdisciplinary research team.</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system. Your supporting statement should explain how to meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.</div><br> <div>Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.</div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div>This post is a fixed term, full time position and available immediately. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 24th April, interviews are likely to be scheduled for late April/ early May. For further inquiries, please contact renier.vanderhoorn@biology.ox.ac.uk</div> </div>Research Scientist
Closes: April 29, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 8: £48,235 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The person appointed to this role will work with the PIs to design and execute experiments to study the sensory systems of insects. Specifically, the scientist appointed to this role will employ methods such as electrophysiology, biological imaging, histology, laser vibrometry and behavioural assays to study the gustatory system in bees and vibration sensing in a variety of insects and arthropods. Additionally, they will work with the PIs to develop new grant proposals, write manuscripts, analyze data, attend scientific conferences, and co-supervise Master’s and DPhil level students.   </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>The ideal candidate will have an outstanding track record in publishing and research in the area of insect neuroethology. This person will be skilled in using electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular pharmacology techniques to study the nervous system of insect species. They will also be experienced in the development, implementation, and analysis of assays of arthropod behaviour. They will have experience in writing, budgeting, and administering grant applications. They will also be well-acquainted with lab-appropriate safety procedures and protocols.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system. Your supporting statement should explain how to meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is a fixed term, full time position and available immediately. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 29th April.</div> </div>Facilities Technician
Closes: April 30, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459
<div> <p></p><div>We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a motivated individual to join a new buildings operations team within the Life and Mind Building (LaMB) as a Building Technician.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://lifeandmind.web.ox.ac.uk/">Life and Mind Building</a> is currently under construction and is the largest building project the University has ever undertaken. It will house advanced research laboratories as well as modern lecture theatres and will significantly improve the way psychological and biological science is undertaken in Oxford, helping scientists to solve some of our major global challenges. It will be home to the Department of Experimental Psychology and the Department of Biology.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a Building Technician, you will work closely with the Deputy Building & Facilities Manager (Operations) to effectively maintain the infrastructure of the LaMB. This will involve carrying out routine repairs, maintenance and supervision of some contractors working within the building. You will be responsible for prioritising both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks and respond to work request forms submitted by the occupying departments. Working alongside several other Facility Technicians and within a broader Building Management team, you will ensure work is carried out in a timely fashion and to appropriate standards. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a large, multi-disciplinary research facility, the LaMB will accommodate a variety of wet-chemistry labs, specialist analytical suites, controlled environment rooms and highly sensitive analytical equipment. The role holder will be expected to have a thorough understanding of the Health and Safety requirements of working in such environments, as well as the ability to work meticulously according to standard operating procedures.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>It is essential that the role holder have experience in writing, modifying and working according to risk assessments and understand the requirement to routine evaluate and adapt them when there is a procedural change. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>A flexible approach is required to working hours and the post holder will be expected to cover additional hours or swap shift patterns from time to time.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> This position is offered full time on a permanent contract. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 30 April 2025 will be considered.  Interviews are likely to take place in early May 2025.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate
Closes: May 2, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: Researcher Grade 7.1 – 7.8: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div><strong>TWO</strong> exciting opportunities to be part of the multimillion Ineos-Oxford Institute (IOI) for AMR Research within the Department of Biology, University of Oxford. Joining the IOI, and Sheppard and Maiden Labs, the researcher will be part of the cross- disciplinary Mtb Grand Challenge Team. The researcher will analyze large bacterial genome collections, infer protein structures and identify and understand drug targets and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in <em>Mycobacteria.</em></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>MOLECULAR/COMPUTATIONAL MICROBIOLOGIST/BIOCHEMIST (Postdoctoral Research Associate)</div><br> <div>The successful candidate will develop and apply genome/protein analysis pipelines for <em>Mycobacteria</em> genomics and drug target identification. Bioinformatics techniques will include database-driven analyses, quantitative comparative genomics approaches, and inference of drug-target interactions. They will hold, or be close to completion of, a degree in a relevant subject (e.g. biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, genomics) and have genome and protein analysis experience. They will also have interest in <em>in silico</em> drug target identification in <em>Mycobacteria</em> demonstrable enthusiasm for the projects.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>While being independent researchers able to take the initiative, they will also work closely with other researchers within the Sheppard/Maiden Labs and the IOI, to integrate their work within the broader research programme. With excellent communication skills, applicants will be able to write for publication, present research proposals and results, engage with a wide range of stakeholders, and represent the research team at meetings and conferences.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The posts will be based at the New Life and Mind Building (www.lifeandmind.web.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>These are full-time fixed term post for 2 years 7 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (GMT) on Friday 2nd May, interviews are likely to be scheduled for mid-end May.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information:</div><br> <div>Ineos Oxford Institute: www.ineosoxford.ox.ac.uk/evolution-amr</div><br> <div>Department of Biology: www.biology.ox.ac.uk/people/samuel-sheppard</div><br> <div>Sheppardlab: https://sheppardlab.com/</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Microbiology and Immunology
Closes: May 7, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: 7.1-7.3: £38,674 - £40,855 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join a flourishing program of research led by Dr. Rachel Tanner, studying tuberculosis (TB) with a focus on novel TB drug development and evaluation. The successful applicant will be required to work primarily on <em>in vitro</em> and <em>ex vivo</em> screening of drug candidates. The work will be conducted at the Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research and the new Life and Mind Building in central Oxford.</div><br> <div>The role will include microbiological techniques, assay development and optimisation, performing immunological evaluations, and analysing, interpreting and presenting data. Attention to detail is essential. The postholder will have excellent organisational and laboratory management skills, and will be a team-player able to support other members of the group including junior staff, graduate and undergraduate project students as required. Some travel to collaborator institutes (particularly Birkbeck, University of London) will be required for training and tech-transfer.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is full-time and available from 1st July 2025 for a fixed term till 29th February 2028.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 7th May 2025; interviews are likely to be scheduled for June 2025.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate in Insect Biology
Closes: May 14, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Department of Biology on a collaborative project between the Fitz-James and McLean labs investigating the molecular mechanisms of insect polyphenism.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Polyphenism is an extreme case of plasticity in which individuals can adopt highly distinct phenotypic identities depending on environmental conditions. One such case occurs in the pea aphid <em>Acyrthosiphon pisum</em>, in which females can develop into winged or non-winged morphs, triggered by crowding. Aphid females reproduce parthenogenetically, highlighting the fact that these phenotypic differences are due to epigenetic factors and representing a useful system to study these differences in the absence of genetic variation. This project will investigate the epigenetic signals that underpin aphid wing polyphenism at the molecular level, using techniques such as ATAC-seq and Cut&Run, coupled with gene expression analysis by RNA-seq.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be a highly motivated individual, with experience in molecular biology research in aphids. You will be responsible for managing and carrying out your own research project combining expertise between two groups within the department. You will hold, or be close to completion, of a relevant PhD and have experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to present your work and contribute to publications is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is advertised for an initial period of 1 year with a possibility of extension for an additional year. However, the post-holder will be expected to apply for independently-funded fellowships or contribute to the securing of additional funding required to carry on the project beyond this time.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Fitz-James at maximilian.fitz-james@biology.ox.ac.uk.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is full time and is available from 14 July 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 14 May 2025, interviews are likely to be scheduled for late May 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.</div> </div>