Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry and University College are seeking to recruit
an Associate Professor of Biochemistry whose research addresses fundamental
questions in the broad area of molecular and cellular biology with a focus on
eukaryotic systems from cells to whole organisms. You will join a vibrant,
friendly, democratic and international academic community that values
excellence, collaboration and inclusivity. Applications are strongly
encouraged from early or mid-career researchers leading innovative and
independent research programmes, and where appropriate, full Professorial
title may be awarded on appointment. Our institution offers a great range of
staff benefits and is strongly committed to career development and mentoring
at all career stages. All our groups have access to a range of Departmental
and University PhD training programmes, as well as state-of-the art research
support for computation, structural, cellular and molecular biology.





Depending on your research topic, you will join one of our highly
collaborative interdisciplinary research themes applying biochemical,
biophysical and computational approaches to major questions in cell and
developmental biology, genetics, microbiology, human health and infectious
disease processes. High quality laboratory and office space will be provided
in the newly completed Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, housing the
Biochemistry Department and our research facilities.





In addition to your research, you will contribute to teaching the next
generation of Biochemists through our 4-year Masters-level degree course in
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry and by acting as a Tutorial Fellow at
University College.





You should have a higher degree (DPhil/PhD) and postdoctoral experience in a
relevant biologically-related science; a strong track record of published
research and research funding; experience of undergraduate teaching; proven
ability to contribute to the teaching, training and supervision of graduate
students; good communication and interpersonal skills; the ability and
commitment to undertake a range of administrative duties within both the
Department and the College; and to contribute to outreach activities and
widening access.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role
and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria,
please click on the ‘Apply’ link herein.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 4 April 2025. It is
expected that interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on 12th and
13th May 2025 (candidates are required to attend both days).





Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic
candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.