1. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ultra-low Temperature Physics
Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford
Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Assistant posts in Ultra-low Temperature Physics at the Department of Physics, University of Oxford.
Both posts are available for 2 years, with a possibility of extension to 3 years.
This project will develop an ultra-low-vibration microkelvin refrigerator for use with ultra-high-Q mechanical oscillators.
The ideal PDRA candidate will have a combination of specialized knowledge, skills and successful experience in the following research areas:
• Microkelvin Refrigeration
• 3He/4He Dilution Refrigeration
• High-field Superconducting Magnets
• Microkelvin Instrument Design and Fabrication
• Ultra-low Vibration Techniques
• Superconducting Quantum Inference Devices
• Ultra-high-Q Mechanical (Torsional) Oscillators
• Quantum State Sensing & Qubits
• High-frequency Data Acquisition and Control Electronics
• Data Management, Analysis
Applicants should hold a PhD in experimental ultra-low temperature physics. Demonstrated skills should include capability to design, fabricate and procure components, assemble, integrate, test and operate ultra-low temperature scientific instruments.
They must have the ability to lead ultra-low temperature research, generating consequential and fundamental scientific discoveries, whilst managing and coordinating academic research and administrative activities of themselves and the ultra-low temperature physics research team.
The successful candidates will be able to adapt and develop; new and existing scientific techniques plus experimental protocols to the research objectives of the project. They must also be able to test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from ultra-low temperature research instruments.
More information about the requirements for this role can be found on the Job Description, the link to which is below.
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Supplementary Information on the Department/Research Centre and the post is available at the following URLs:
https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/our-people/daviss
http://davis-group-quantum-matter-research.ie/
Please direct enquiries about the role to Prof. J.C. Séamus Davis Contact: jcseamusdavis@gmail.com.
Contact Person : HR Team - Recruitment
Vacancy ID : 154206
Closing Date & Time : 31-Aug-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 -£40,927 per annum
2. Postdoctoral Research Assistant Department of Zoology
11a Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3SZ
A postdoctoral research assistant position is available in the Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, to conduct research on insect–symbiont interactions, working with Dr Ailsa McLean.
Many animals have important and persistent relationships (symbioses) with bacteria. In some cases, symbiotic bacteria are known to protect their animal hosts against pathogens and parasites, forming an element of host immunity. The overarching aim of this project is to understand how relationships between symbionts, hosts, and natural enemies influence the broader ecological community. For example, do natural enemy communities vary depending on the symbiont infections present? How might these community interactions alter in times of environmental change? We address these questions using a model experimental system of aphids, their protective symbionts, their food plants, and their natural enemies.
The PDRA will conduct experiments to alter the bacterial symbiont infections of aphids and examine the outcomes for aphids and their natural enemies.
You should hold (or shortly expect to gain) a PhD/DPhil in a relevant biological field (ecology/evolution). You will be responsible for experimental work, data collection and analysis, and will work with the PI and others in writing up results for publication. Experience working with insects in a laboratory or field setting would be an advantage, as would experience with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g. DNA extraction, PCR). You should also be willing to present results at conferences and scientific meetings (funding is available for conference attendance).
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.
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity.
This post is full time (although applications for part time and flexible working will be considered) and available from October 2022 for one year.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 4th August; interviews are likely to be scheduled for the week beginning 22nd August.
Contact Person : HR
Vacancy ID : 158429
Closing Date & Time : 04-Aug-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : hr@zoo.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7.1-7.4: £33,309 - £36,382 per annum
3. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Human Geography
Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, Wellington Square, central Oxford
We are looking for a motivated scholar with research training in labour geography or cognate fields to join our UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded project ‘Trucking Work Lives: Making Space for People in Truck Driving Work’ (2022-2025). This 3-year postdoctoral position (Grade 7) will be based at the University of Oxford.
The successful applicant will work closely with the research team: Dr Debbie Hopkins, Dr A.C. Davidson, Prof Al James and Prof Nicky Gregson, as well as an academic advisory board (Prof Linda McDowell, Prof Deborah Cowen and Prof Tim Cresswell) and industry collaborators.
The post would be well suited to candidates with research interests in everyday work practices, social reproduction and /or gendered work relations, and willingness to contribute to a larger critical logistics / mobilities agenda.
A number of methods (from quantitative surveys to workplace ethnographies and mobile methods) will be employed in this project, giving the postholder good opportunities to use their research training and to develop new research skills. The role also comes with dedicated funds for PDRF’s professional development activities and conference attendance.
A PhD in human geography, sociology or cognate fields is an essential requirement, together with experience that is relevant to the role which may include research in/on work, labour and employment.
This full-time post is offered from 1 October 2022 (or as soon as possible thereafter) until 30 September 2025.
Applications should include a covering letter, application form, curriculum vitae including a list of any publications and the names of three referees.
Applications should be received by noon on Friday 29 July 2022, with interviews held shortly thereafter.
Any questions can be directed to Debbie Hopkins – debbie.hopkins@ouce.ox.ac.uk
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.
Contact Person : Recruitment Administrator
Vacancy ID : 158695
Contact Phone : 01865 280152
Closing Date & Time : 29-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : personnel@conted.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
4. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in River Greenhouse Gases
The Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, seeks to appoint a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in River Greenhouse Gases. The PDRA will join a research team and report to the Principal Investigator Prof. Robert Hilton on the project “RIV-ESCAPE: River emissions of greenhouse gases from warming landscapes” (https://riv-escape.weebly.com/) which is funded by a European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant.
The overall aim of the project is to better constrain how and why carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) emissions from rivers will change as landscapes warm. To do this, this PDRA will lead the installation of novel field installations that continuously measure CO2 and CH4 concentration and flux, while quantifying turbulent river flow at high frequency (hours) over seasonal cycles. UK rivers will be used to refine the methods, before their application to track CO2 and CH4 release in Arctic rivers of the Mackenzie Basin, Canada, which drain old carbon stocks that are warming rapidly.
RIV-ESCAPE is a 5-year project which will build a collaborative team of researchers and post graduate students at Oxford. The PDRA will collaborate with scientists in Canada and the UK on themes of greenhouse gas release and river hydrodynamics. They will provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, while also having responsibilities to manage fieldtrip and equipment logistics. The research will be carried out using cutting-edge equipment to quantify greenhouse gas fluxes (Eddy Covariance) and river hydrodynamics (ADCP, ADV). Alongside the RIV-ESCAPE project, the PDRA will join a broader team working on river and sediment geochemistry with Hilton, comprising a two PDRAs and a PhD student, while also having the opportunity to interact and develop collaborations with a wider range of academics working on biogeochemistry in the Department.
You will be responsible for managing your own academic research and administrative activities, develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols, and presenting detailed research proposals to senior researchers. You will also test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, and provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group.
You will hold, or be close to completion, of a relevant PhD/DPhil together with relevant experience, possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work with established research programmes. You will have experience of planning fieldwork and contributing to data collection in the field. You must also have excellent communication skills including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.
For further details of the role please see the job description.
The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 29 July 2022. You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement as part of your application. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in research posts in the Department.
Contact Person : HR Team
Vacancy ID : 158709
Closing Date & Time : 29-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,304 - £40,927 per annum
5. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Evolutionary Genetics of Calcifying Phytoplankton
This project will focus on calcifying phytoplankton, such as coccolithophores that are a fundamental component of the marine carbon cycle. The project will combine evolutionary genetic and paleontological inference for estimation of past species abundance of key phytoplankton which control the CO2 sink in the oceans. The work on the project will involve evolutionary genetic analyses of already existing and newly generated population genomic data to (i) shed light on microevolutionary processes in extremely large populations of marine phytoplankton and (ii) infer past species abundance through time, which will help to significantly improve paleoclimatic understanding of biological drivers of global climatic change.
The post will be based in the Earth Sciences Department (https://www.earth.ox.ac.uk), where the post holder will be part of the Oceanbug group, which also includes scientists that collaborate between the Department of Plant Sciences, Chemistry and among others. They will report to Prof Rosalind Rickaby and to Prof Dmitry Filatov, and will provide guidance to junior members of the research group including PhD students.
You will be responsible for growing cultures, extracting DNA and preparing High-throughput genome sequencing at the Oxford genomics facility. You will perform bioinformatic and evolutionary genetic analyses of existing and newly generated population genomic datasets of calcifying phytoplankton. You will collaborate in the preparation of research publications, manage your own academic research and administrative activities, adapt and improve research methodology and experiment design where necessary and present papers at national and international conferences and meetings.
You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil evolutionary genetics/genomics together with relevant experience in genomics and evolutionary genetics. You must also have excellent communication skills including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. You will also have a demonstrated willingness and ability to collaborate with other researchers in a multi-disciplinary international environment.
For further details of the role please see the job description.
The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 29 July 2022. You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement as part of your application. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in research posts in the Department.
Contact Person : HR Team
Vacancy ID : 158472
Closing Date & Time : 29-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
6. Postdoctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence
Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH), Big Data Institute.
The Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) would like to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence to join the research group of Dr Christopher Yau (http://cwcyau.github.io) based in the Big Data Institute at the University of Oxford.
The position is embedded within a research programme funded as part of a UKRI Turing AI Fellowship (https://www.ukri.org/news/new-turing-ai-fellows-to-deliver-world-class-ai-research/). The role will focus on the development of state-of-the-art machine learning approaches to produce AI-driven tools for the analysis of multimodal molecular and clinical oncology data as part of a developing collaboration with AstraZeneca. This is a unique translational science opportunity to develop and apply AI to tackle key questions in oncology such as understanding response and resistance to immunotherapies, developing novel patient stratification strategies for biomarker selection and combination therapies.
A significant measure of success of this Fellowship will be the future career destinations of its team members. The Principal Investigator is therefore highly invested in positively supporting the career development of research team members. You will therefore take a lead role in shaping our engagement with AstraZeneca and be passionate about actively engaging with the public and patients in order to build a comprehensive personal profile to enhance future employability.
This is a significant opportunity for an individual to develop a balanced long-term independent research career in artificial intelligence for health.
You will have a PhD in a quantitative subject (e.g. mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering) and possess experience of developing computational models. Applications from researchers looking to switch disciplines into probabilistic machine learning are welcome. A strong interest in biology and medicine is essential. You should be self-motivated, diligent and able to work individually or collaboratively.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Christopher Yau (christopher.yau@wrh.ox.ac.uk).
This position is full-time and fixed-term for 24 months (with potential extension for a further 12 months). This post is available from 1st October 2022. Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 25th July.
Contact Person : Recruitment Administrator
Vacancy ID : 158851
Closing Date & Time : 25-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : Recruitment@wrh.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 – £40,927 (with a discretionary range up to £44,706) per annum
7. Postdoctoral Research Scientist -Bioinformatics
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7DQ
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research.
You will participate in the Ludwig Cancer Research funded research programme led by Prof Skirmantas Kriaucionis, Dr Benjamin Schuster-Böckler, Prof Chunxiao Song, Prof Xin Lu, and provide statistical analysis plans for studies while contributing to the overall planning of studies. You will be responsible for advising laboratory and other bio-statistical staff working on relevant projects, and assisting others in their work where appropriate. You will conduct detailed analysis of datasets, as well as develop and tailor methodologies for analysis and data collection in collaboration with members of the research team. You will also contribute to manuscripts, presentations and other means of disseminating results and attend scientific seminars, meetings and training as appropriate while contributing ideas and communicating effectively with database experts and scientific programmers.
It is essential that you hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Biostatistics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Mathematical Biology or a related subject. Demonstrable experience, ability and practical success in biostatistics or bioinformatics. You will have proficiency in the use of statistical programming languages and high-performance computing. You will be someone with a demonstrable ability to organise and prioritise work efficiently whilst delivering results to the required standard and to an agreed schedule.
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.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 30 September 2026 and is funded by Ludwig.
Only applications received before 12 midday on 25 July 2022 will be considered. Please quote 158541 on all correspondence.
Contact Person : Irene Katusiime
Vacancy ID : 158541
Contact Phone : 0186587678
Closing Date & Time : 25-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 8
Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £42,149 - £50,296 with a discretionary range to £54,943 per annum
8. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Transmission Electron Microscopy of Soft Materials
Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Physics, who will work on ****an EPSRC funded project entitled “****Perfecting Halide Perovskites: From Precursor Ink Chemistry to Defect Control.”
The position is available for a fixed-term duration of 36 months with the research focus being on cryo-electron microscopy and the deposition and characterisation of halide perovskite thin-films and devices.
This project will advance the fundamental understanding of the impact of perovskite precursor ink chemistry on crystallisation and defect formation in halide perovskite thin-films. Halide perovskites are a class of low-cost, high-quality semiconductor materials which have the potential to enter and make significant impact in the photovoltaic (PV) and LED markets. Importantly, by taking a bottom-up approach, this project aims to generate a detailed understanding of the chemistry of perovskite precursor inks, map the conversion processes from precursor ink to perovskite thin-film, and identify how and why manipulating the chemistry of precursor inks, grain boundaries and interfaces affects the nature and concentration of the defects, and the chemical composition and optoelectronic properties of perovskite thin-films. Through gaining understanding and control of these systems from a microscopic level, this project aims to deliver improved reproducibility and performance of perovskite PV and LEDs.
The successful candidate will focus primarily on the development and utilisation of advanced cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) techniques for the chemical and structural characterisation of halide perovskite precursor inks and thin-films.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.
Applicants should possess or be close to obtaining a PhD in physics, materials science, chemistry, engineering or a related field, with a focus on cryo-TEM/STEM of soft/beam sensitive materials
Applicants should be experienced in cryo-TEM/STEM techniques such as low dose imaging, tomography and advanced cryo-preparation methods
Applicants should be highly motivated and have excellent skills in working collaboratively as part of a team. They should be able to set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks with deadlines and adapt to evolving scientific questions. A good track record of high-quality publications is desirable. Having the ability to direct your own research and interpret your results independently is a must.
Please direct enquiries about the role to Dr. Nakita K. Noel (nakita.noel@physics.ox.ac.uk)
Only applications received before midday (UK time) 25 July 2022 can be considered. You will be required to upload a statement of research interests, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.
Contact Person : HR team
Vacancy ID : 158423
Closing Date & Time : 25-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
9. Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Remote Sensing
Environmental Change Institute, School of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QY
We are seeking a natural scientist with expertise in Earth Observation to work in research at the frontiers of using remote sensing tools to assess ecological function and diversity. Working as part of a large interdisciplinary team that spans different departments and research programmes, the goal is to determine how to monitor the effectiveness of nature recovery and nature-based solutions in the UK.
Your main activities will involve managing academic research activities, including coordinating multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines and desired goals. This will involve designing, overseeing and conducting field work in the UK, working with a wide range of researchers from different disciplines, stakeholders and project partners. You will also be responsible for analysing data and preparing manuscripts for submission to peer reviewed journals. You may also have opportunities to co-supervise Masters and PhD projects.
The successful candidate must hold, or be close to completion, of a PhD in a relevant subject area, or have equivalent experience, and possess experience analysing Earth Observation or other spatial datasets. The projects you will be working on are interdisciplinary and so the ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries is essential. You will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. Experience in analysis of Earth Observation or GIS datasets to analyse ecosystem or landscape features is a must.
Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in SoGE. SoGE is committed to equality and values diversity.
The role is fixed term for 3 years.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 22 July 2022, and interviews will be held in late July 2022.
Contact Person : HR Assistant
Vacancy ID : 158314
Closing Date & Time : 22-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : hr@ouce.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : 33309 - 40927
10. Postdoctoral Researcher in Ubiquitylation and Cancer
Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Ubiquitylation and Cancer to join Dr Vincenzo D’Angiolella’s laboratory at the CRUK/MRC Oxford Institute for Radiation Oncology, University of Oxford. The group is focused on understanding how the ubiquitin system controls cancer pathogenesis and the cellular responses to treatment with chemo- and radio-therapy. The overall aim of the research project is to identify the function of KBTBD4 and other E3 ubiquitin ligases in medulloblastoma to devise novel non-invasive pharmacological treatments.
The research project available will involve a wide range of basic and advanced biochemical, molecular and cell biology techniques including, but not limited to, mammalian cell culture, genome editing, gene expression profiling and mass spectrometry-based proteomics. You will design and perform original research, interpreting results and presenting them to senior members of the group. You will participate in scientific discussions with other members of the research group and collaborators, and contribute ideas for future research projects. You will supervise and train junior staff in cell/molecular biology/biochemistry and will be responsible with others for the biological safety and organisation of the laboratory.
This is a full time post available on a three-year fixed term contract in the first instance.
About you
You will hold (or be near to completing) a PhD/DPhil on the study of ubiquitin signalling and/or cancer biology and have publication(s) in internationally recognised journals. You will have experience in preparing figures using computer programs (such as, but not limited to, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop) and knowledge and experience of cancer databases. You will have experience in basic molecular biology techniques and proven ability to present scientific findings at conferences and/or seminars. Relevant experience in studying ubiquitin, brain cancers and cancer stem cells using cell cultures would be advantageous.
Application Process
If you would like to discuss this role please contact Dr Vincenzo D’Angiolella at vincenzo.dangiolella@oncology.ox.ac.uk
You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.
Only applications received by 12 pm BST Wednesday 20th July 2022 will be considered.
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
Contact Person : HR Officer
Vacancy ID : 158274
Closing Date & Time : 20-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@oncology.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: In the range £33,309 - £36,382 per annum
11. Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Target Discovery Institute, NDM Research Building, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7FZ
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute (ARUK-ODDI), University of Oxford. You will be part of the Organelle Biology team reporting to the team leader, Dr Margarida Ruas.
You will be responsible for providing the experimental and analytical expertise required to prosecute target validation and drug discovery for mechanisms regulating subcellular trafficking and organelle dysfunction in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, focusing on the Rab5 pathway. As an experienced molecular and cell biologist with a background in neurodegeneration, you will develop, establish, and pursue new techniques to support your research, and will provide expertise for the establishment of iPSC-derived neuronal cultures. In addition to your primary role to conduct laboratory research, you will need to supervise the laboratory work of students or RAs, taking responsibility for their training and health and safety. You will also take responsibility for key pieces of technology or administrative tasks on behalf of the team and wider ODDI, such as developing standard operating protocols, and risk assessments. You will carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partnering academic or industrial institutions and present research findings in discussions with collaborators, seminars and conferences.
It is essential that you hold or are close to completion of a PhD in Biology or related subject, together with research experience relevant to the field of endo-lysosomal biology and trafficking. You will have sufficient specialist knowledge to develop research projects and methodologies relevant to the field, including, for example, neuronal cell culture, ideally of iPSC-derived neuronal cultures, manipulation of gene expression (e. g. siRNA, CRISPRi/a, overexpression, lentiviral transduction), cell-based assays (fluorescent-based reporters, immunocytochemistry), and measurement of cellular phenotypes using confocal microscopy and high-content imaging. You will have in-depth knowledge of molecular biology techniques (e.g. design and manipulation of expression constructs, PCR, RT-qPCR, site-directed mutagenesis) as well as biochemical techniques (e.g. western blotting). The ability to manage in an organised manner the day-to-day tasks of independent experimental research, showing initiative is also essential. You will have an excellent attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly under varied workload and pressure to meet deadlines.
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.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 24 months and is funded by ARUK.
Only applications received before 12 midday on 20 July 2022 will be considered. Please quote 158809 on all correspondence.
Contact Person : Margarita Monroy Vazquez
Vacancy ID : 158809
Contact Phone : 01865287757
Closing Date & Time : 20-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 with a discretionary range to £44,706 per annum
12. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in XFEL MHz Tomoscopy
Central Oxford
We are seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to join the Korsunsky MBLEM research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by Innovate UK (EC Pathfinder) grant and is fixed term to 31st August 2024.
The research project will unlock the potential of X-ray free electron laser (XFEL) beams for ultrafast time-resolved 3D imaging of stochastic, non-repeatable processes such as moving boundary phenomena in the liquid-gas, liquid-solid and solid-solid systems, including two-phase flows, phase transformations, and rapid deformation phenomena.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and optimizing bespoke experimental configurations, participating in beamtime sessions at XFEL (Hamburg) working closely with the local team of Patrick Vagovic and colleagues on beamline SPB/SFX, processing the data jointly with Pablo Villanueva Perez (Lund U.), interpreting the results in correlation with numerical process models, making presentations, and taking the lead in preparing the results for publication.
You will have a PhD/Dphil, (or near completion*) in the field of large facility X-ray science (imaging and diffraction) and possess relevant experience and have stron background in the area of imaging and scattering using partially coherent x-ray beams. You will have the ability to perform innovative and effective studies in X-ray and electron microscopy evidence by a strong publication record.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Alexander M. Korsunsky (email: alexander.korsunsky@eng.ox.ac.uk)
Only online applications received before midday on 20th July 2022 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
XFEL, coherent X-ray beams, picosecond pulse, tomography, ptychography.
Contact Person : Professor Alexander Korsunsky
Vacancy ID : 158839
Closing Date & Time : 20-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : alexander.korsunsky@eng.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
13. Postdoctoral Research Assistant
NDORMS, Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY
We are looking for a talented Postdoctoral Research Assistant who is passionate about advancing fundamental knowledge of how the immune system is organized and how it functions in health and disease to join the group of Dr Tal Arnon at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, part of the University of Oxford.
An important advance from the past decade has been the recognition that adaptive immune cells are not only capable of remembering the antigens they encountered but also the specific sites in which these encounters occurred, such that tissues that are susceptible for infection are reinforced with protective clones. This type of localized immunity proved highly effective in the case of resident memory T cells, leading to accelerated pathogen clearance and reduced widespread of infection in multiple tissues and infection types. Recently, B cells were also reported to establish a similar form of non-recirculatory bona-fide tissue-resident population that develops and persists in the lungs of influenza infected mice and humans. However, little is known about the mechanisms and functions of these cells. Using 2-photon microscopy and new mouse models that we developed, we uncovered a network of innate-adaptive cell interactions that coordinates localised humoral responses, culminating in the recruitment of resident memory B cells to infected sites and in the accumulation of plasma cells within these regions (MacLean M et al. Immunity 2022). Our goal is to define the mechanisms that underline this process and to test how resident memory B cell develop, survive and contribute to immunity in the lung.
Suitable candidates include individuals with a strong background in immunology and basic science, who are excited about testing conceptual biological questions in vivo. You be responsible for the planning, execution and analysing high-quality research, ensuring the validity and reliability of data at all times, maintain ongoing scientific discussion with the PI, keep up-to-date knowledge of relevant publications and submit publications to high quality refereed journals. You will present work progress regularly and actively participate in group meetings and departmental seminars, as well as contribute to the running of the Group’s laboratories with other scientists, technicians and students.
You must hold a relevant PhD/DPhil in immunology or cell biology (or near completion) and have a very good publication record in high impact peer reviewed journals; at least one first author publication in a journal with an impact factor of 4 or above is required, preferentially in the field of immunology. You will have extensive prior experience in immunology, experience in in vivo work and perform effectively under pressure, execute complex and demanding experiments, demonstrate an excellent work ethics, and show willingness to work flexibly. Experience with advanced analysis of tissues by microscopy and cells by microscopy is desirable.
Suitable candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Tal Arnon directly (tal.arnon@kennedy.ox.ac.uk).
This is a fixed-term, full time position for 3 years.
Due to the nature of the research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, this job will require additional security pre-employment checks:
• A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check
• University security screening (eg identity checks)
The closing date for this position is 12 noon on Wednesday 20th July 2022. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
Contact Person : NDORMS HR
Vacancy ID : 158764
Closing Date & Time : 20-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : hr@ndorms.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : 33309 - 40927
14. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbiome – Antibiotic interactions
Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RE
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the newly established lab of Dr Mathew Stracy, based in the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford. The project will focus on understanding how antibiotics cause collateral damage to gut microbial communities. This will involve experiments with microbial communities in vitro as well as using metagenomic sequencing in patient samples. The aim is to deconvolve the key factors that determine how antibiotics affect a patient’s resident microbial population and any resistant pathogens persisting within it in order to develop ways to minimize the spread of antibiotic resistance both within and between patients.
Applicants should hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject (microbiology, molecular biology, microbial genomics, or a related field). You will have prior experience working with bacteria in anaerobic conditions and working with microbial communities demonstrated by first author publications in scientific journals. You will have proven skills using metagenomic sequencing and bioinformatics to study microbiomes/microbial communities and an excellent knowledge of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. We are looking for an individual who enjoys interdisciplinary experimental research and has a drive to learn and apply new methods. The post-holder should be highly motivated to explore new ideas and able to contribute to the study design.
This is a fixed-term appointment available for 2 years in the first instance. If you are interested in this role, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Mathew Stracy at mathew.stracy@path.ox.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Monday 18 July 2022. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
Contact Person : Marina Katash
Vacancy ID : 158328
Closing Date & Time : 18-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : marina.katash@path.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 p.a.
15. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Condensed Matter Physics
Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford
Applications are invited for the position of Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Condensed Matter Physics
The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 24 months.
The successful candidate will be a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research on the electronic structures of topological quantum materials and Moiré systems, making use of conventional and spatially resolved angle resolved photoemission spectroscopy. The post holder provides guidance to less experienced members of the research group, such as PhD and project students.
Applicants should possess (or be close to obtaining) a PhD/DPhil degree in condensed matter physics and a strong background in angle resolved photo emission spectroscopy and relevant instrumentation development .
Previous experience in the field of spatially resolved ARPES and topological quantum materials will be an advantage.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the capability of carrying out research projects independently (e.g. operating a modern ARPES endstation for the measurement of the electronics structures of crystalline materials and processing the data therefore resulted) .
Please direct enquiries about the role to Yulin Chen yulin.chen@physics.ox.ac.uk
Only applications received before midday 18 July 2022 can be considered. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.
Contact Person : HR Team
Vacancy ID : 158584
Closing Date & Time : 18-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
16. IOI Postdoctoral Research Associate – Crystallography & Biophysics
Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA
Applications are invited for an IOI Postdoctoral Research Associate – Crystallography & Biophysics to work under the supervision of Professor Christopher Schofield until 31st December 2025. The project aims to combat antimicrobial resistance via a multidisciplinary approach.
Find out more about the research and the INEOS Oxford Institute at https://www.ineosoxford.ox.ac.uk/
Applicants must hold a PhD in Biochemistry/ Biophysics/Protein Crystallography or a related field, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment. The research requires experience in in solving and refining protein-ligand/fragment crystal structures (e.g. using CCP4, Phoenix, Pymol) and PDB deposition. You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford and is available as soon as possible.
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. Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Monday 18th July. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 3rd August.
The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.
Contact Person :
Vacancy ID : 158971
Closing Date & Time : 18-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
17. Postdoctoral Scientist in Cancer Biology
MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, MRC Molecular Haematology Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DS
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Computational Biologist to join the team led by Professor Beth Psaila in the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects that use state-of-the-art techniques including single cell multi-omics, genetic models, megakaryocyte/platelet biology and a novel bone marrow organoid platform to identify new strategies for early cancer detection, and to understand which patients with early or ‘chronic phase’ blood cancers are at highest risk of progression to high-risk disease.
You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion: thesis submitted at time of application) together with some experience in a field relevant to the project. Excellent communication skills, ability and enthusiasm to independently drive a project are essential, as well the ability to work as part of a dynamic team. Candidates should have at least one first or co-first authored publication.
The post is available fixed-term for 2 years, funded by a Cancer Research UK.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
The closing date for this position is noon on Friday 15 July 2022.
We are planning to hold interviews week commencing 18 July 2022.
Contact Person : HR Administrator
Vacancy ID : 158834
Contact Phone : 0186522675
Closing Date & Time : 15-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@imm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 per annum, depending on experience
18. Postdoctoral Researcher in Single Cell Genomics and Drug Discovery
MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DS
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join teams led by Professor Adam Mead and Associate Professor Beth Psaila in the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM), working in collaboration with Alethiomics, a University spin-out company.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects to apply innovative single cell multi-omic techniques to identify new strategies for the treatment of blood cancers, and to validate these targets using in vitro and in vivo models.
You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion: thesis submitted at time of application) together with some experience in a field relevant to the project. You will have a thorough understanding of basic scientific principals and possess sound experience of relevant laboratory skills. It is essential you will have an ability to accurately follow and adapt complex experimental protocols; to critically evaluate results, and to communicate your findings to the team as well as to external collaborators.
This position is available full-time for 2 years, funded by Alethiomics Limited.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
The closing date for this position is noon on Friday 15 July 2022.
We expect to hold interviews week commencing 18 July 2022.
Contact Person : HR Administrator
Vacancy ID : 158909
Contact Phone : 0186522675
Closing Date & Time : 15-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@imm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 per annum, depending on experience
19. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrochemical Diagnostics
Department of Chemistry, Physical & Theoretical Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ
THIS POST IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT AND PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrochemical Diagnostics to work under the supervision of Professor Jason Davis for a period of up to 12 months. The project involves the establishment of highly effective methods to isolate and detect tumour cells from blood.
Find out more about the Davis research and group at here
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or a relevant subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment. The research requires expertise in electroanalysis, immunoassays, analytical chemistry and microfluidics.
You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities, to supervise other team and lab activities when asked and to coordinate work to meet specified deadlines.
The post will be based in the Physical & Theoretical Chemistry, South Parks Road OX1 3QZ and is available as soon as possible.
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. Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Friday 15 July 2022. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder. The Department of Chemistry is committed to equality and valuing diversity and welcomes applications from minority groups.
Contact Person : Recruitment Administrator
Vacancy ID : 158318
Closing Date & Time : 15-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
20. Postdoctoral Research Assistant – Interaction of microbes with plant roots
Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB
The Department of Plant Sciences is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Assistant - Engineering synthetic signaling between plants and microbes, for 6 months. The supporting grant is held by Professor Phil Poole and the work is to be conducted in his lab in the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RB.
We study how bacteria associate with plant roots. The successful candidate will use RNAseq and proteomics to study the signalling pathway between plants and microbes. You will join a large multidisciplinary group working on understanding bacterial root colonisation and microbiome function, regulation of N2 fixation and the use of synthetic biology to engineer plant microbe interactions.
The postholder should have Experience of: Proteomics, molecular biology; bacterial genetics; microbiology and/or plant biology, biochemistry. High motivation with intellectual curiosity and rigour. Relevant PhD or equivalent, or be close to completion, and publication record. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Ability to assimilate and evaluate the relevant literature and its implications. Willingness and ability to communicate with colleagues and to assist their work. Social responsibility in the laboratory. Statistical and data analysis skills. Ability to present data to colleagues and non-specialist audiences. Desirable: Ability to write effective scientific papers. Advanced experience in synthetic biology.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 15th July 2022.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Poole at philip.poole@plants.ox.ac.uk also see www.rhizosphere.org
Excellent benefits include 38 days’ leave. A full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
Contact Person : Recruitment Administrator
Vacancy ID : 158166
Contact Phone : 01865 275000
Closing Date & Time : 15-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruit@plants.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 p.a.
21. Postdoctoral Scientist - pre-clinical development of GMP compatible methodologies for protein and VLP production
Jenner Institute, Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, Oxford
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Jenner institute, at the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
You will participate in the research programme led by Professor Sumi Biswas to develop malaria transmission-blocking vaccines. You will be responsible for liaising and coordinating with industrial and/or academic collaborators where required, and help supervise students and other members of the group. You will operate laboratory equipment used for all aspects of immunology/vaccine development, and interpret results development, contributing to immunology/vaccine expertise, as well as supervising students and other members of the group as required.
It is essential that you hold a doctoral degree (or close to completion) in a subject relevant to vaccine development / protein expression and purification, together with the ability to be self-motivated, technically competent and capability of working independently in a laboratory. You will have the ability to research complex issues, interpret, analyse, and present scientific data and write factual reports. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with others is essential.
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.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 30 April 2023, and is funded by VaxHub EPSRC.
Only applications received before 12 midday on 14 July 2022 will be considered. Please quote 157987 on all correspondence.
Contact Person : Irene Katusiime
Vacancy ID : 157987
Contact Phone : 01865 287734
Closing Date & Time : 14-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
21. Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Centre for Medicines Discovery, NDM Research Building, Old Road Campus, Headingdon, Oxford, OX3 7FZ
Applications are invited for a motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist with expertise in the field of of neuroinflammation, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease to join the Oxford Drug Discovery Institute (ODDI) at the Centre for Medicine’s Discovery, Nuffield Department of Medicine.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills in in vitro biology to provide disease and biological mechanism of action expertise to support our neuroimmune drug discovery projects, which make up a large portion of our drug discovery portfolio. We are looking for a candidate with experience in designing and conducting preclinical experimental work using human iPSC derived cultures to identify and confirm the role of targets in the TREM2 and complement signalling cascades. Furthermore, your skills will also be used to develop cellular target engagement and screening assays. The Neuroimmune Team has several collaborations with academic and industrial partners, offering opportunities to progress basic science and drug discovery programmes and bring forward new techniques and innovative technologies to the lab. In addition to conducting experimental work, there will be a requirement to train and support the laboratory science of other members of the Neuroimmune team, and champion the preparation of scientific reports, presentations, and journal articles.
It is essential that you hold a hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in Biology or a related subject together with relevant laboratory experience, and research expertise in macrophage/microglial biology. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work on established and new research programmes and will have an understanding of the cellular pathology of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s’ disease; cell culture, and innovative cell-based assay development.
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.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 2 years in the first instance, and is funded by the Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 14 July 2022 will be considered. Please quote 158370 on all correspondence.
Contact Person : Kaitlin Beazley
Vacancy ID : 158370
Contact Phone : 01865 287734
Closing Date & Time : 14-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 with a discretionary range to £44,927 per
22. Oxford-BMS Research Fellow
China Oxford Institute, Henry Wellcome Building for Genomic Medicine, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7BN
We are seeking a motivated Oxford-BMS Research Fellow to join the CAMS Oxford Institute at the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
You will join the research group of Dr Ricardo A. Fernande, and become a member of a dynamic research group with responsibility for working on an exciting collaborative and translational project. During this Fellowship, you will manage your own research and provide guidance to members of the group, including postdocs, research assistants, PhD (DPhil), Master and undergraduate students, as well as working closely with the industrial sponsor BMS. You will lead a research program to develop protein molecules to control signalling by checkpoint receptors found in T cells.
It is essential that you hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or close to completion), in Medical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Structural biology, Immunology or a related field. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes and have significant understanding of fundamental aspects of the adaptive immune system. It will be required that you have expertise in tissue culture and cellular assays, including the handling of culturing of cell lines, PBMCs and, primary T cells isolated from blood and tissue. A flexible attitude, working with little supervision, and managing multiple tasks in a milestone-oriented project will be essential.
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.
This post is offered full-time on a fixed term contract for 3 years, and is funded by the Oxford-BMS Fellowship Scheme.
Only applications received before 12:00 noon on Thursday 14 July 2022 will be considered. Please quote 153714 on all correspondence.
Contact Person : Kaitlin Beazley
Vacancy ID : 153714
Contact Phone : 01865 287734
Closing Date & Time : 14-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: Salary in range £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
23. Postdoctoral Researcher in the Role of Hypoxia in Driving APOBEC Mediated Mutagenesis in Breast Cancer
Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Professor Ester Hammond’s research group, with responsibility for carrying out research for a project funded by Breast Cancer Now, investigating the role of APOBEC in driving mutagenesis in breast cancer. Recent work by the group has shown that APOBEC3B expression and activity is increased in response to conditions of cyclic hypoxia (Bader et al. Nucleic Acids Research 2021). This project will develop these findings to determine how hypoxia induced APOBEC activity impacts tumourigenesis, therapy resistance and recurrence. This current project builds on work from Prof Hammond’s team characterisation of hypoxia-induced replication stress and the resulting biological response (for example Olcina et al., Mol Cell 2013, Leszczynska et al., JCI 2016, Foskolou et al., Mol Cell 2017, Ramachandran et al., Nat Comms 2021).
The post holder will be required to use a range of sequencing-based approaches (RNA-seq and WES) to identify APOBEC-dependent mutations and changes to gene expression in hypoxia. Successful completion of the project has the potential to identify a subtype of breast cancer patients with tumours experiencing cyclic hypoxia and therefore increased APOBEC activity, therapy resistance and increased risk of recurrence. Furthermore, mechanistic insight, particularly into changes in the cell cycle, are likely to point to novel therapeutic strategies which are urgently needed to treat patients.
Working within a team of PhD students and research staff, you will collaborate with researchers from across the University of Oxford. You will review and test hypotheses, generating high-quality, reproducible data in a format suitable for publication, presentation at meetings and submission for grant applications to generate research income. You will be expected to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation. You will maintain accurate recording of samples, reagents and all experiments undertaken in a designated lab notebook. You will be expected to manage your own research and administrative activities and act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group, providing guidance to less experienced members of the research group.
The post will be based at the Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ, and is offered on a full-time basis, fixed-term for three years.
About you
You will hold, or be very close to completing, a relevant PhD/DPhil in cell biology, molecular biology or another relevant field, and will have previous experience in basic molecular biology techniques, including mammalian tissue culture. You will have demonstrable experience of contributing to peer-reviewed publications and the ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings, are essential, together with the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities. Previous bioinformatic experience (for example, RNA seq/WES analysis) or experience in tumour microenvironment/hypoxia/APOBEC research would be an advantage.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.
Informal enquiries can be directed to ester.hammond@oncology.ox.ac.uk
Only applications received by 12pm BST on Wednesday 13 July 2022 will be considered.
Interviews are expected to take place on 26 July 2022
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
Contact Person : HR Officer
Vacancy ID : 158738
Closing Date & Time : 13-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@oncology.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £34,304 per annum (up to first two points on scale available)
24. Postdoctoral Researcher in Mucosal Immunology
The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY
We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Powrie Lab at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford. The successful applicant will use their expertise in immunology and/ or vaccinology to work on a project led by CHAIN Biotech, a microbiome therapeutics company specialising in synthetic biologic approaches to oral vaccine design and delivery. The project is led by Dr Kelsey Jones.
Utilising CHAIN’s Clostridium-Assisted Drug Delivery Platform, the overall aim is to develop novel oral vaccine candidates against pathogens of clinical importance to child health in low- and middle-income countries. The post-holder will optimise methods to measure oral vaccine efficacy in in vivo models, including a model of weanling undernutrition, to refine such models, and undertake detailed assessment of the immunogenicity of leading candidates.
You will hold, or be near to completing, a PhD degree or equivalent in mucosal immunology, vaccinology, or a related subject. You will have experience of working with adaptive immune cell populations and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in intestinal immunology to work on the project. An excellent communicator, you will be able to communicate results clearly and logically and you will have the capacity to deliver high-quality research outputs.
If a suitable candidate cannot be found to fill the grade 7 post, a lower grade offer may be made at grade 6 (£29,614 - £35,326 p.a.) with a commensurate reduction in responsibilities, and amendment in job title to Research Assistant in Mucosal Immunology.
This is a fixed term post for 18 months. The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 13 July 2022. As part of your application, you will be required to upload a supporting statement explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria.
For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Kelsey Jones: kelsey.jones@kennedy.ox.ac.uk
Contact Person : NDORMS HR Team
Vacancy ID : 158643
Contact Phone : N/A
Closing Date & Time : 13-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : hr@ndorms.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : 33,309 - 37,467
24. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Computational Pathology
Department of Engineering Science, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, Oxford
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Computational Pathology to join Prof. Jens Rittscher’s research group at the Department of Engineering Science, Oxford Big Data Institute and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Headington. The post is funded by Arthritis Therapy Acceleration Programme (A-TAP) and is fixed-term for up to 12 months.
The quantitative analysis of histology image data will play an increasingly important role in clinical research and diagnostic. You will be developing algorithms that make use of latest machine learning and computer vision techniques to analyse the cell and tissue morphology at different scales. You will be responsible for the identification of clinical needs, the development of novel analysis methodologies and the analysis of larger population studies.
You should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) and have experience in biomedical imaging, computer vision and machine learning (with the possibility to underfill at Grade 6: £29,617- £35,326 per annum, if you hold a relevant degree/Masters and working on a PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience). You should also have proven programming experience in Python and/or C/C++ and excellent communication skills.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jens Rittscher (email: jens.rittscher@eng.ox.ac.uk).
For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/
Only online applications received before midday on Tuesday, 12 July 2022 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Contact Person : Professor Jens Rittscher
Vacancy ID : 158512
Closing Date & Time : 12-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : jens.rittscher@eng.ox.acuk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 per annum (With reduced responsibilities this post can be offered at a Grade 6: £29,614 - £35,326 per annum)
25. Postdoctoral Researcher in Cognitive Neuroscience
Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX
We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to the laboratory of Dr Miriam Klein-Flugge on her Sir Henry Dale/Royal Society Fellowship funded study of limbic-prefrontal brain circuits in motivation and decision-making. The post is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital and the Tinsley Building, Mansfield Road Oxford.
The post is for a fixed term (funded for two years from 1 October 2022) with the possibility to extend it for a third year.
You will collaborate with other researchers in designing behavioural tasks and neuroimaging experiments for investigating the neural mechanisms underlying emotion, interoception, motivation and decision making. You will use fMRI and ultrasound neurostimulation techniques and will need to show some independence in conducting your work. You will be part of a thriving community of researchers working in related subject areas.
You will have or be close to the completion of a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology or a closely related discipline. With in-depth knowledge of cognitive neuroscience and computational psychiatry including motivation, learning and decision making, you will have strong quantitative and programming skills along with a track record of designing drug studies in healthy participants and of using computer programs to design experimental paradigms, analyse data and conduct computational simulations and/or advanced statistical analysis. Familiarity with neuromodulation techniques would be an advantage.
You will be required to upload a supporting statement, a CV, and details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for this post 12.00 midday on 11th July 2022
Contact Person : HR Administrator
Vacancy ID : 158356
Contact Phone : 01865 618204
Closing Date & Time : 11-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : vacancies@psych.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : 33309 - 37647
26. Postdoctoral Research Scientist – ‘Topography, regulation and function of PDE-dependent cAMP nanodomains in cardiac myocytes’
Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT
Fixed Term – (9 months)
An opportunity is available for a suitably qualified candidate to work as a postdoctoral research assistant in the group of Prof. Manuela Zaccolo on a project focused on compartmentalised cAMP signalling in cardiac pathophysiology.
The appointee will take part in an exciting programme of work analysing local cAMP signalling using targeted FRET reporters in normal and diseased cardiac myocytes . The project will investigate the link between localised cAMP signalling and functional effects and aim at developing strategies for selective local manipulation of cAMP levels to affect specific function. The successful applicant will help in the characterisation of the organisation, regulation and function of cAMP domains downstream of different GPCRs and in defining the identity of the phosphodiesterases involved in the regulation of these domains and the pathways activated downstream of cAMP.
The successful candidate will be required to carry out the research programme directed by the supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and implementing research methods, adapting techniques for the purpose of the project, designing and performing experiments, and analysing and interpreting scientific data and to contribute ideas to develop the project. The successful applicant will also manage their own academic research and administrative activities and report results and plans to the supervisor and will assist with training collaborators and other group members on scientific protocols and experimental techniques. They Must hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in a relevant area of research such as cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology.
The post is available from 1st August 2022
The post will be based in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford in the Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Dr, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7TY
Informal enquiries may be directed to Manuela.zaccolo@dpag.ox.ac.uk
Closing date for applications is midday on 11th July 2022
Interviews are likely to be held on the week beginning July 25th 2022
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. – DPAG Statement of Inclusion
Contact Person : HR Team
Vacancy ID : 158466
Closing Date & Time : 11-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : 33309 - 40927
27. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in High Performance Computing for CFD
Department of Engineering Science, Oxford Thermofluids Institute, Southwell Building, Osney Mead, Oxford
We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the numerical analysis group research group at the Department of Engineering Science in Osney. The post is funded by Rolls-Royce and is fixed-term to December 2022 with extensions considered, subject to additional funding.
Modern CPUs contain features to improve throughput without increasing clock frequency and power consumption. Such features include vector registers and multiple cache levels. Many of these features, however, are not easily accessible and require a judicious management of operation flow and memory layout. Your role will be to develop a sophisticated and well validated CFD software in collaboration with a large industrial sponsor to expose the performance benefits of modern CPUs. Your tasks will include:
- Conducting independent research into HPC techniques for CFD
- Publishing the results of your research and the research group
- Assist in the supervision of DPhil candidates enrolled on projects aligned with your research
- Assist the group in coordinating publication activities such as guest editing of journals to increase the impact of the research.
You should possess a DPhil in computer science or fluid mechanics and relevant experience in the computation of turbomachinery flows in a research setting, direct experience of modelling and simulation of viscous and inviscid flow, experience of high-performance computing both from a development and a usage point of view. Candidates holding a relevant degree/Masters and working on PhD/DPhil together with relevant experience will be considered at Grade 6 (£29,614 - £35,326 p.a.).
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Luca di Mare (email: luca.dimare@eng.ox.ac.uk)
For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/
Only online applications received before midday on 11th July 2022 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Contact Person : Prof Luca di Mare
Vacancy ID : 158513
Closing Date & Time : 11-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : luca.dimare@eng.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
28. Postdoctoral Researcher in Reduced Complexity Modelling of the Earth System
Environmental Change Institute, School of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QY
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to examine the interplay between Earth system behaviour and the mitigation of associated risks stemming from anthropogenic disturbances. Key themes will include: 1) how Earth system risks can be characterised by developing and using existing emulators of Earth system models; 2) approaches to simplify existing integrated assessment models aiming to derive robust strategies against stochastic events either related to Earth system behaviour or related to socio-economic or technological events; 3) assessment of various strategic approaches to assess risk and uncertainties in integrated assessment; 4) methodologies for downscaling aggregate results to validate physical consistency of the obtained results. The primary focus will be global modelling, though there will be scope to explore application to national implementations such as the UK. The post will serve an integrative function across the Environmental Change Institute aiming to link quantitative assessments within research groups arriving at a more comprehensive and holistic understanding of potential total system behaviour.
The successful candidate will be managing their own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues, including using small scale project management techniques to co-ordinate tasks and meet deadlines. You will have significant scope to shape the research activities in this area of integrated assessment. Main activities will involve designing and conducting novel academic research with the main aim to advance methodology in integrated assessment and broaden the scope of integrated assessment to aspects of stochastic events. This will involve conducting work with a network of other like-minded global change researchers. You will also be responsible for preparing manuscripts for submission to peer reviewed journals.
You must hold a PhD /DPhil in subject areas relevant for modelling of complex systems, control theory. You will possess experience in integrated assessment modelling and applied data science. Candidates with theoretical contributions in the areas of AI/optimal control theory/game theory will be at an advantage. Basic knowledge of Earth system science and demonstrated experience in running Earth system models is essential. You will have excellent programming skills with experiences in machine learning Previous experience in developing scientific software for informing environmental decision making (using, e.g., Python, R, and mathematical optimization software). Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings are essential.
Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in SoGE. SoGE and SSEE are committed to equality and value diversity.
This is a full-time post for 2 years.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 8 July 2022, and interviews will be in mid-July 2022.
Contact Person : HR Officer
Vacancy ID : 158084
Closing Date & Time : 08-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : hr@ouce.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : 33309 - 40927
29. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Supramolecular Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, OX1 3TA
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Supramolecular Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Matthew Langton for a period of up to 16 months. The project involves the synthesis of synthetic supramolecular systems that function within lipid bilayer membranes, and are designed to control transmembrane ion transport, catalysis and signalling in and between lipid bilayer vesicles and artificial cells.
Applicants must hold a PhD in synthetic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry or a related area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. The research requires experience in organic synthesis and supramolecular chemistry. Applicants must have expertise in multi-step synthetic organic chemistry and characterisation of complex molecules, with experience of be able to plan and execute synthetic schemes successfully and safely with minimal supervision; adapt existing procedures and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols.
You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities, to supervise other team and lab activities when asked and to coordinate work to meet specified deadlines.
The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, OX1 3TA and is available as soon as possible.
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. Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Friday 8 July 2022. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.
Contact Person : Recruitment Administrator
Vacancy ID : 158433
Closing Date & Time : 08-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
30. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA
THIS POST IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT AND PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Dermot O’Hare on a research project funded by SCG Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Thailand) for a period of up to 24 months. The project involves the synthesis, characterisation and properties of layered double hydroxides and related materials.
Find out more about the O’Hare research group here
Applicants must hold a PhD in Inorganic or Materials Chemistry or a related area (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the post. Have experience in solid state inorganic synthesis and characterisation (e.g. PXRD, BET, TGA), especially 2D materials. Experience in properties of inorganic materials in particular layered double hydroxide and/or synthesis of inorganic/organic nanocomposites would be desirable.
You will be expected to manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, OX1 3TA and is available as soon as possible.
You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
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The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Friday, 8 July 2022. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.
Contact Person : Recruitment Administrator
Vacancy ID : 158351
Closing Date & Time : 08-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
31. Postdoctoral Scientist for Protein Crystallography SRF
Centre for Medicines Discovery (CMD), Biochemistry Phase II, South Parks Road, OX1 3QU
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral fellow for the Protein Crystallography Small Research Facility (PX-SRF), under the supervision of Professor Frank von Delft.
The successful candidate will support all PX-SRF related activities, with the predominant focus on the projects in the ASAP pipeline. Your role in the SRF is to drive crystallography projects to obtain robust crystal systems ready for fragment screening, and the development of biochemical and/or biophysical assays for the characterization of protein ligand complexes of said targets. In addition, we provide support to the wider CMD crystallography community and are involved in training and hosting students and academic visitors. As part of the von Delft group you will work closely with our XChem team, based at Diamond Light source at Harwell campus, and you will have the opportunity to get involved in fragment screening and XChem pipeline methodology development. Through your role in ASAP you will interact with various scientist to transfer and implement research protocols, help develop research questions and planning the follow-up experiments to address these questions and regularly present feedback and results.
It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in a relevant area of structural biology, protein biochemistry, biophysics or chemical biology, together with experience with protein crystallography and structure solution. The ability to manage own academic research and associated activities and experience with keeping accurate and thorough records is also required. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings is essential.
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.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 3 years and is funded by the Department.
Only applications received before 12 midday on 07 July 2022 will be considered. Please quote 157490 on all correspondence.
Contact Person : Margarita Monroy Vazquez
Vacancy ID : 157490
Closing Date & Time : 07-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309- £40,927 per annum
32. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry
Kavli Institute for NanoScience Discovery, New Biochemistry Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU
Applications are invited for a part time (0.8 FTE) Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Andrew Baldwin for a period of up to 1 year. The project is part of a wider programme of work to establish that membraneless organelles, biological liquid droplets, are effectively regions of organic solvent, suspended inside cells and that the properties of each are governed by the specific intermolecular interactions responsible for stabilising the chains. This presents an exciting opportunity to demonstrate how fundamental principles from physical chemistry have been incorporated into cellular function. We are looking for a specialist with experience in protein purification, in vitro transcription and mRNA libraries. The ideal candidate will also have experience in R and python to work on bespoke analysis software of sequencing data.
Find out more about the Baldwin Group and their research at: http://baldwinlab.chem.ox.ac.uk/
Applicants must hold a PhD in Biochemistry or a related area, or be close to completion, prior to taking up your appointment. The research requires experience in protein expression, production of biological samples, a passion for precise work in the wetlab, ideally with knowledge in advanced microscopy techniques. You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, co-ordinating multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
The post will be based in the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, Oxford and be available immediately.
You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Thursday 7 July 2022. Interviews will be held remotely in July 2022.
The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.
Vacancy ID : 158999
Closing Date & Time : 07-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 per annum pro rata
33. Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) on ARiAT Project
Department of Computer Science - Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford
The Oxford Department of Computer Science has a vacancy for a full-time (37.5h p.w.) Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) on the “ARiAT: Advanced Reasoning in Arithmetic Theories” project. This project is funded by European Research Council (ERC).
Arithmetic theories are logical theories for reasoning about number systems, such as the integers and reals. Such theories find a plethora of applications across computer science, including in algorithmic verification, artificial intelligence, and compiler optimisation. The appeal of arithmetic theories is their generality: once a problem has been formalised in a decidable such theory, a dedicated solver can in principle be used in a push-button fashion to obtain a solution. Arithmetic theories are also of great importance for showing decidability and complexity results in a variety of domains. The overall goal of ARiAT is to advance the state-of-the-art in decision procedures for expressive arithmetic theories. The project aims at tackling long-standing open problems—some of them being decades old—and at laying algorithmic foundations on which next-generation decision procedures and reasoners for arithmetic theories will be built.
The primary focus of this role will be on establishing algorithmic lower bounds for arithmetic theories. There will also be ample opportunity for candidates to develop their own research profile whilst holding the post.
You will join the research group of Dr Christoph Haase and work closely with the members of the group. Candidates are expected to hold a PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion) in Computer Science or a related discipline, together with relevant experience in computational logic, complexity theory, automata theory and/or formal verification, broadly construed. Applicants are welcome to informally discuss this position with Dr Christoph Haase (christoph.haase@stcatz.ox.ac.uk).
This role includes an entitlement to 38 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of eight public holidays as well as membership in the USS pension scheme. Whilst the role is a Grade 8 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at Grade 7 (Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 p.a.) with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.
Applicants will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria and a CV.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 7 July 2022. Interviews are expected to be held in July.
We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Living Wage and Mindful Employer, holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award, HR excellence in Research and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.
Our staff and students come from all over the world and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diversity groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.
Contact Person : HR Coordinator
Vacancy ID : 158430
Closing Date & Time : 07-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 8
Contact Email : hr@cs.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 8 (£42,149 - £50,296) p.a. (Post may be under-filled at Grade 7 £33,309 - £40,927 p.a.)
34. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Information Theory (Networks)
Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ
This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to join the Information and Network Science Lab at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by the United States Army Research Office and is fixed-term to 31 March 2025, with possible further extension, subject to additional funding.
The research project the PDRA will be involved in is focused on the study of rate-distortion theory for graph sources, particularly graphs derived from node connectivity rules governed by a latent metric space (e.g., random geometric graphs). The project will also aim to develop compression methods that achieve the calculated rate-distortion bounds. The successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out a programme of research on agreed topics, assisting with supervision of students, and aiding the development of further project proposals.
You should possess a PhD (or be near to completion) in the area of information theory, communication theory, or a related field of study.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Justin P. Coon (email: justin.coon@eng.ox.ac.uk).
For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/
Only online applications received before midday on 7th July 2022 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Contact Person : Prof Justin P. Coon
Vacancy ID : 158601
Closing Date & Time : 07-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : justin.coon@eng.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : £ 33,309 - £40,927 per annum
35. Postdoctoral Researcher in genetic disorders of chromatin function
Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, Roosevelt Drive, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7BN
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher in genetic disorders of chromatin function as part of a new research group led by Dr Robert Beagrie, at the Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, Nuffield Department of Medicine.
You will be responsible for contributing to the research group’s goal of understanding how mutations in chromatin organising genes cause disease. Your project will specifically examine how mutations in Nipbl cause the heart and brain defects seen in Cornelia de Lange syndrome. You will conduct laboratory experiments to test hypotheses, review and refine working hypotheses as appropriate, contribute ideas for new research projects and develop ideas for generating research income. You will manage your own academic research and administrative activities, adapt existing methods and develop new scientific techniques, computational approaches and/or experimental protocols. You will keep detailed, accurate and comprehensible electronic records of experimental and computational work and communicate progress and difficulties in the research project to Dr Beagrie and the wider research group.
It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion) in biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics or a related subject. You will have strong research experience in at least one of the following areas: chromatin, gene regulation or congenital disease, and will have hands on experience generating or analysing genomics datasets. You will demonstrate a clear interest in learning how to generate Genome Architecture Mapping data and integrate it with single-cell and/or spatial transcriptomics data. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills and can work collaboratively as part of a team. Whilst you will be expected to conduct both laboratory experiments and computational analyses, applications are strongly encouraged from applicants lacking experience in one or other of these areas.
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.
This position is offered full time (part time hours considered minimum 60% FTE) on a fixed term contract for 2 years with a possibility of extension, and is funded by Wellcome.
Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 6 July 2022 will be considered. Please quote 158337 on all correspondence.
Contact Person : Kaitlin Beazley
Vacancy ID : 158337
Contact Phone : 01865 287734
Closing Date & Time : 06-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: Salary in range £33,309 - £37,467 per annum (pro rata)
36. Postdoctoral Research Associate on Secure Networking by Design
Department of Computer Science - Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to fill a research role in a newly-funded InnovateUK project in the area of network security. The project is within the ‘Digital Security by Design’ portfolio, and will use the capability-based CHERI/Morello systems architecture, offering memory protection and secure compartmentalisation features to improve the security offered by routers.
Routers are a crucial component in network security, and amount for over 75% of infected devices. Our Secure Networking by Design (SNbD) project addresses the threats arising from this. Building on recent advances in router security, the SNbD project will explore approaches to hardening router and networking protections, employing the CHERI/Morello architecture and other hardware security techniques.
The University’s role is to lead the research and evaluation elements of the project: exploring the interaction of the CHERI architecture with other hardware security features, the practical impacts of software engineering on this novel platform, and the overall security characteristics of the router design and implementation which results from the project. In this, we will be linked with the wider Digital Security by Design community, and produce research outputs and materials in support of education in this area.
The project will employ a post-doctoral research officer to undertake this work, under the supervision of Professor Andrew Martin. The ideal candidate will have some practical experience (ideally, both research and development) in this area and will have a passion for making research contributions in a very practical and applied setting. You will lead on the research aspects of the project, exploring and defining the best way to approach the project goals. Overall, the objective is to describe and evaluate approaches to hardware/software co-design for improved security, including an analysis of the best areas to invest effort for the best security outcomes. We would expect to find a range of publishable research outcomes to arise from this.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 6 July 2022. Interviews are expected to be held in July.
We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Living Wage and Mindful Employer, holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award, HR excellence in Research and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.
Our staff and students come from all over the world and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diversity groups and champions, for example http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/aboutus/women-cs-oxford/index.html , as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.
Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity. We would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
Contact Person : HR Coordinator
Vacancy ID : 158469
Closing Date & Time : 06-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : hr@cs.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: Salary £33,309 - £40,927 p.a. (post may be underfilled at Grade 6: Salary £29,614 - £35,326 p.a.)
37. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Imaging Bacterial Stress Responses during Infection
Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the interdisciplinary research group of Prof Stephan Uphoff at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford. Our lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of DNA repair and mutagenesis and their regulation in bacterial cells. We are particularly interested in the function of DNA repair and mutation during adaptation of bacteria to stress conditions, such as antibiotic exposure or immune responses. To this end, we develop single-molecule & super-resolution microscopy methods to visualise molecular processes in living cells. The successful applicant will take a primary role in applying these methods to image bacterial stress responses during infection.
Applicants will hold a PhD/DPhil, or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil, in microbiology, biophysics, biochemistry, immunology, or related disciplines. Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary experimental research and a drive to learn new skills are essential for this position. Applicants should be self-motivated to explore new ideas and contribute to study design. We are looking for an individual with experience in immune cell culture and cell-based models of bacterial infection, with skills in molecular biology and genetic manipulation of bacteria. Experience working with pathogenic bacteria and/or microscopy are beneficial. Additionally, you will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication and to present research findings at group meetings and conferences.
This full-time fixed-term post is available for up to 2 years in the first instance and is based at the Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford. The position is graded on the University’s grade 7 scale, for which the salary range is £33,309 - £40,927 per annum. The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.
To apply for this role and for further details including the job description and selection criteria, please see the document below. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 6th July 2022, with interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as possible thereafter.
Contact Person : HR Officer
Vacancy ID : 158473
Contact Phone : 01865 613204
Closing Date & Time : 06-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : jobs@bioch.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : 33309 - 40927
38. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Processing and Characterisation of Halide Perovskites
Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Physics, who will work on ****an EPSRC funded project entitled “****Perfecting Halide Perovskites: From Precursor Ink Chemistry to Defect Control.”
The position is available for a fixed-term duration of 36 months with the research focus being on probing perovskite precursor ink chemistry and its impact on defect formation and stability in thin-films and devices.
This project will advance the fundamental understanding of the impact of perovskite precursor ink chemistry on crystallisation and defect formation in halide perovskite thin-films. Halide perovskites are a class of low-cost, high-quality semiconductor materials which have the potential to enter and make significant impact in the photovoltaic (PV) and LED markets. Importantly, by taking a bottom-up approach, this project aims to generate a detailed understanding of the chemistry of perovskite precursor inks, map the conversion processes from precursor ink to perovskite thin-film, and identify how and why manipulating the chemistry of precursor inks, grain boundaries and interfaces affects the nature and concentration of the defects, and the chemical composition and optoelectronic properties of perovskite thin-films. Through gaining understanding and control of these systems from a microscopic level, this project aims to deliver improved reproducibility and performance of perovskite PV and LEDs.
The successful candidate will focus primarily on detailed characterisation of various standard, and novel precursor ink chemistries through a variety of techniques including NMR spectroscopy. These inks will then be used to deposit thin-films which will undergo in-situ and ex-situ structural and optoelectronic characterisation to reveal the impact of precursor ink chemistry on defect formation and the long-term stability of films and devices.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.
Applicants should possess or be close to obtaining a PhD in physics, materials science, chemistry, engineering, or a related field.
Applicants should be highly experienced, and have an established track record, in the development of halide perovskite materials and devices. Experience in solution-based characterisation techniques such as NMR is desirable. Previous experience with X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and GIWAXS/GISAXS would be advantageous
Applicants should be highly motivated and have excellent skills in working collaboratively as part of a team. They should be able to set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks with deadlines and adapt to evolving scientific questions. A good track record of high-quality publications is desirable. Having the ability to direct your own research and interpret your results independently is a must.
Please direct enquiries about the role to Dr. Nakita K. Noel (nakita.noel@physics.ox.ac.uk)
Only applications received before midday (UK time) 6 July 2022 can be considered. You will be required to upload a statement of research interests, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.
Contact Person : HR team
Vacancy ID : 158500
Closing Date & Time : 06-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
39. Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Ubiquitin & Protease Biology group / TDI MS Laboratory
CAMS China Oxford Institute, NDM Research Building, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7FZ
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the CAMS China Oxford Institute, at the Nuffield Department of Medicine. The objective of the group is to develop multi-dimensional –omics technology to discover aberrant functions of the UPS in human disease, in particular in immuno-oncology, and how this can be exploited for the development of novel therapeutics.
Your main responsibility is to use established multi-omics approaches such as proteomics, N-terminomics, ubiquitomics, immunopeptidomics, but also genome-wide CRISPR/CAS9 screens to discover components of the cancer cells that make them more sensitive to conventional chemotherapy and immunotherapy. This post will involve the close collaboration with an industrial partner aiming to explore the translational aspect of the identified findings in this project.
It is essential that you hold a PhD (or close to completion) in biology, immunology, biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology or similar, together with familiarity with biochemistry techniques (e.g. Immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation, pull-down, in vitro enzymatic activity assays). You will have experience in handling cells, tissue culture, transfection experiments along with exposure to Chemical Biology, handling of small molecule inhibitors, peptides. A responsible nature with a methodical and careful approach to working in the laboratory independently is essential.
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.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until the 31 December 2023 with the possibility to extend beyond this date and is funded by Pfizer-CTI and CAMS-COI.
Only applications received before 12 midday on Tuesday 5 July 2022 will be considered. Please quote 156517 on all correspondence.
Contact Person : Kaitlin Beazley
Vacancy ID : 156517
Contact Phone : 01865 287734
Closing Date & Time : 05-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 with a discretionary range to £44,706 per annum
40. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single Molecule Biophysics
Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single Molecule Biophysics to work under the supervision of Professor Madhavi Krishnan for a period of 12 months. The project involves work in the broad area of soft condensed matter at the nanometer scale and has a specific interest in measuring and understanding electrostatics in molecular-scale matter, e.g., biological macromolecules.
Professor Krishan is looking for highly motivated and committed individuals to engage in an ambitious research program applying the new electrometry technique to important molecular measurement problems. A few areas of interest include detection and measurement of charge changing post-translational modifications in proteins, the detection of folded state and molecular conformation, as well that of molecular binding affinities, all using molecular electrical charge in solution as the primary readout. The experimental approaches used by the group centre around optical imaging and spectroscopy and nanofabrication techniques. The work also relies on theory and simulation, specifically focusing on numerical mean-field electrostatics calculations and Brownian Dynamics simulations.
Find out more about the Krishnan group: krishnan group
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in physics, biophysics, physical chemistry, biochemistry, or a related area,(or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. The research requires expertise in, single molecule fluorescence experiments: specifically in building or modifying experimental set-ups for optical imaging and spectroscopy, and experience with data analysis with experience or ability of being able to perform basic biochemical work with proteins and DNA, e.g., fluorescence labelling, enzymatic reactions.
You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities, this involves small scale project management, coordinating multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. You will also test hypothesis and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining hypothesis as required.
The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, OX1 3TA and is available as soon as possible.
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. Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Tuesday 5 July 2022.
The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.
Contact Person : Recruitment Administrator
Vacancy ID : 158279
Closing Date & Time : 05-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : 33309 - 40927
41. Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Structural and Functional Study of the Human Spliceosome
Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford
PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY 4TH JULY 2022
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the lab of Dr Sebastian Fica to help study the dynamics of the human spliceosome and the role of human splicing factors during mRNA synthesis. The group hopes to identify novel conformations of the spliceosome and uncover how specific human factors regulate mRNA synthesis in a transcript-specific manner. The postdoc will undertake a research project designed to advance these goals through in vitro functional biochemistry and by isolating and determining structures of specific spliceosome conformations, using electron cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM). Within the department, the lab has access to state-of-the-art cryo-EM equipment, including a Titan Krios microscope for high-resolution data collection.
Applicants should hold a PhD/DPhil, or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil, in a field of molecular biology, biochemistry, or structural biology and should have demonstrated research proficiency. You should possess relevant molecular cloning skills and have prior experience in the expression and purification of recombinant proteins and protein complexes. Prior experience in either the biochemical study of macromolecular complexes or in structural biology techniques is expected. You will have the ability to manage your own research and be able to develop research projects and specific hypotheses. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write for publication and present research proposals, are essential.
This full-time fixed term post is funded by the Wellcome Trust for up to 3 years in the first instance and is based at the Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford.
This position is graded on the University’s grade 7 scale, for which the salary range is £33,309 - £40,927 per annum. The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available. Informal inquiries can be addressed to Sebastian Fica, at sebastian.fica@bioch.ox.ac.uk
To apply for this role and for further details including the job description and selection criteria, please see the document below. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 4th July 2022, with interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as possible thereafter.
Contact Person : HR Officer
Vacancy ID : 157985
Contact Phone : 01865 613204
Closing Date & Time : 04-Jul-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email : jobs@bioch.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : 33309 - 40927
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