Postdoctoral Research Associate in flow cytometric preparation and analysis of mitotic chromosomes

**Pay Scale:** STANDARD RESEARCH GRADE 7



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



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



**Contract type:** Fixed Term Contract for up to 6 months in the first
instance



**Hours:** Full Time (37.5 hours per week)








**About the role**





We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the
research group of Prof Amanda Fisher to support an interdisciplinary team
working at the intersection between chromosome biology, flow cytometry,
microfluidics and molecular/epigenetic analysis. The group’s current work
focuses on determining the repertoire and role of proteins that remain bound
to mitotic chromosomes through cell division. This uses molecular, genetic and
biochemical approaches to disrupt and/or degrade mitotic proteins and evaluate
the relevance of such factors in determining chromosome structure and the
transmission of cellular identity. To do this we develop new ways of isolating
and manipulating native mitotic chromosomes from different organisms using
flow cytometry and microfluidic approaches, and then interrogate the function
of proteins postulated to ‘bookmark’ the genome through mitosis. We are
looking for a dedicated individual to lead the development of technology in
this area, supported by existing close collaborations with staff at the MRC
LMS.





This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the Medical Research Council for
up to 6 months 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 a
relevant subject area related to Biology, biotechnology, photonics or
biophysics and possess sufficient specialist knowledge to work within the
established research programme. You will have knowledge and experience in
molecular, cellular or chromosome biology and have the capacity to learn and
develop skills in cytometry and have a rigorous approach to data collection
and reproducibility. Experimental and analysis skills are essential as is
having the capacity to communicate with others and conveying information in a
clear and concise manner. You will have excellent verbal and written
communication skills and have the ability to work as part of a team and
individually.





**Application Process**





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk
and Vacancy ID **178712**. 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.





Only applications received before **12 noon** on **Monday 7th April 2025** can
be considered with interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as
possible thereafter.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**