University of Oxford Postdoctoral Positions

1. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biological Physics Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biological Physics.   The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 2 years, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.   This project will develop and exploit Single-molecule investigation of rotary molecular motors.   The successful candidate will undertake independent, collaborative research in the research areas of the Berry lab.    Applicants should hold or close to completing PhD in biophysics, physics, or a related field to the research area of the role.   Previous experience in any of the following fields will be an advantage: Single-molecule biology.  Optical microscopy.  Fluorescence microscopy.  Lasers.  Design and construction of optical experiments.   Candidates are expected to have a strong record of personal research and achievement, very good communication/scientific report writing/presentation skills, the ability to work well independently as well as in a team, and strong self-motivation.   The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.   Please direct enquiries about the role to Prof Richard Berry richard.berry@physics.ox.ac.uk.   Only applications received before midday (UK time) on 28 February 2023 can be considered. You will be required to upload a statement of including research interests and how you meet the selection criteria, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application. Contact Person : HR Team Vacancy ID : 162847 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 28-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 per annum                     2. Postdoctoral Researcher Department of Education, 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PY The Department of Education at the University of Oxford wishes to appoint two Postdoctoral Researchers to work as part of a research team that is exploring the use of technology in schools and the ways it can reinforce or reconfigure existing educational and social inequities. This project, “Towards equity focused approaches to EdTech: a socio-technical perspective”, is part of the ESRC Education Research Programme (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/education-research-programme/projects). Reporting to Prof Rebecca Eynon, each post holder will be responsible for ethnographic work in three secondary schools and will contribute to the running of futures-orientated participatory workshops, the creation of Open Educational Resources for data scientists, and all other dissemination activities.   The postholders will manage their own academic research and administrative activities for school ethnographies. This includes conducting interviews, observations, and employing a range of digitally mediated methods; adapting existing and developing new methodologies and materials for ethnographic fieldwork; analysing varied qualitative and quantitative data; and small-scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. The post holders will also act as a source of information to other members of the research group, contribute ideas for new research projects, develop ideas for generating research income, collaborate in the preparation of research publications and represent the group at external meetings and seminars.   The successful candidates will hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within the established research programme. They will also possess sufficient knowledge of methodology and analysis of data, particularly ethnographic approaches, interviews, observation or digitally mediated methods (e.g. photo-elicitation, Edtech walkthroughs, or social network analysis). They must also have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication and present results, and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate access to schools, and build relationships with a range of stakeholders (e.g. teachers, young people, Edtech developers, policy makers), as well as working with other members of the project team.   Prior experience of working or carrying out research in schools; working with young people and / or educators; and / or an understanding of school systems in the UK would be a significant advantage.   This post is fixed-term until 30 April 2025 and is offered on a full-time basis, with a start date of 01 July 2023.   Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application, explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.   These posts require travel across England for fieldwork purposes; for further details of the roles, please see the job description. The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 24 February 2023 and only applications received by this deadline will be considered. Interviews will likely be held week commencing Monday 13 March 2023. Contact Person : HR Team Vacancy ID : 162807 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 24-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : HR@education.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £34,308-342,155 per annum 3. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Exoplanet Discovery with the PLATO Mission Department of Physics, Denys Wilkinson Building, University of Oxford, Keble Rd, Oxford OX1 3RH Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Exoplanet Discovery with the PLATO Mission.   The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 2 years, with the possibility of extension for a further year.   Oxford Astrophysics invite applications for a PDRA to work with prof S Aigrain on the preparation of the European Space Agency’s PLATO mission, focusing mainly on the impact of instrumental systematics and stellar variability on the detection and characterisation of transiting exoplanets.   PLATO, due for launch in 2026, will discover thousands of planets transiting bright stars, including habitable planets, and will probe the internal structure of the host stars using asteroseismology. The successful candidate will work closely with Prof S Aigrain, her research group, and collaborators at other PLATO Mission Consortium (PMC) institutes, contributing to both the PSM (PMC Science Management) and the PDC (PMC Data Processing) efforts. They will help define, test and implement algorithms to correct instrumental systematics, detrend individual light curves and search for transits. They will also have the opportunity to work with other members of Prof Aigrain’s group on the discovery and characterisation of exoplanets with current facilities. The post-holder will be expected to participate in regular PLATO team meetings and telecons, to write scientific articles, technical notes, software and software definition documents, and to promote the mission and their research at international conferences. The PDRA will join a diverse, dynamic and supportive research group working on a range of topics related to exoplanet observations, in a world-class institution sporting a strong astrophysics and exoplanet community.   Applicants should possess, or be close to obtaining a doctorate in astrophysics or a related field and ideally a background in exoplanet or stellar observations.   Previous experience in the field of transiting exoplanet discovery and characterisation will be an advantage, as will participation in large, collaborative software development projects.   Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellent coding abilities, communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team.   The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach and supervise undergraduate research projects.   Please direct enquiries about the role to Professor Aigrain (Suzanne.Aigrain@physics.ox.ac.uk).   Only applications received before midday 20 February 2023 can be considered. You will be required to upload a brief statement of research interests, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application. You should arrange for your 2 referees to send your reference to Leanne.odonnell@physics.ox.ac.uk before the closing date. Contact Person : HR Team Vacancy ID : 162317 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 20-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 -£42,155 per annum 4. Postdoctoral Research Scientist Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics, Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT Postdoctoral Research Scientist   Full time, Fixed term post until 23rd May 2026   Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 per annum       This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Lakhal-Littleton lab and contribute to our research.   Reporting to Prof Lakhal-Littleton, the successful as a member of a research group will be responsible for carrying out research to understand the role of cardiac hepcidin/ferroportin axis in the management of iron deficiency in heart failure.   The post holder will provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, as well as PhD and project students. The researcher will be managing the role of hepcidin in heart failure project, carrying out experiments independently and contributing to data analysis and interpretation. They will also manage all the mouse colonies for Prof Lakhal-Littleton’s lab, by genotyping the animals and ensuring all breeding is carried out to meet experimental demands.   They will be responsible for running human plasma samples for measuring the level of iron, ferritin and transferrin in a myocardial Infraction by PENTRA machine. As such responsible to run ELISA to measure the level of Hepcidin, IL-6, Erythroferrone, Furin and Erythropoietin in Human and Mice and also measure gene expression, RT-PCR to measure the gene expression level of those parameters.   The post holder also responsible to follow up the heart infraction size after LAD surgery and measure the infraction size and cardiac functions by scanning the mice with CINE MRI and follow up accumulations of the labile iron in the heart and other organs using bioluminescence imaging techniques (IVIS).   They will meet with Prof Lakhal-Littleton and the group regularly to analyse and interpret the data and are expected to contribute new ideas and hypotheses to develop the project further. The post holder provides guidance to the junior lab membranes and less experienced members of the research group, including students, technicians, research assistants and postdocs.       The position is funded by MRC until 23rd 2026.   The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 17th February 2023.   Interviews are to be held on the week commencing Monday 27th February 2023.   Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.   While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.   **DPAG Statement of Inclusion: **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.   Contact Person : DPAG HR Team Vacancy ID : 161919 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 17-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : 34308 - 42155 5. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Multiscale Mechanical Modelling of Batteries Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to undertake research in battery modeling within the Multi-Scale Mathematical Modeling Project of the Faraday Institution, to work with Professor Jon Chapman at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a 2-year fixed term position, until 31 March 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to be in post by 1st April 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.    The postholder will undertake fundamental research in asymptotics, homogenisation and numerics to develop, analyse and solve models of the coupled electrochemistry, mechanics and heat flow that determines the behaviour of batteries. The main focus of the research will be modelling related to thermo-mechanical degradation. In particular we aim to couple detailed particle-level degradation mechanisms to cell-level thermo-mechanics, understand how cell design and operation influences degradation, and develop reduced-order models of the interaction between microscale degradation and macroscale mechanics.     The postholder will be expected to engage with PyBaMM, an open source software environment developed during the Multi-Scale Mathematical Modeling Project. Any models developed will be implemented in PyBaMM.    Applicants will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline of theoretical and numerical analysis, mathematical modelling, and numerical simulations of PDE to work within established research programmes in thermo-mechanical battery modelling. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in multiscale asymptotic analysis, solid mechanics with swelling or damage, and/or electrochemistry.   We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and BAME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department.   Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You will be required to upload a statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, a statement of research interests, and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application. (NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that their letters are received by the closing date).   Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Friday 17 February 2023. can be considered. Contact Person : Recruitment Coordinator Vacancy ID : 162984 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 17-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £36,386 - £42,155 p.a 6. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Epigenetics and Evolution DCHB, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU THIS IS A RE-ADVERTSEMENT AND PREVIOUS APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT RE-APPLY   We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the lab of Prof Peter Sarkies to spearhead a project to use computational analyses of gene networks in order to identify potential novel sources of DNA damage, focussing on metabolic and epigenetic pathways.  Two approaches will be followed: coevolution across species to identify modules of proteins that co-occur across evolution, and co-expression across both healthy tissues and cancer to identify proteins that share similar (or antagonistic) expression profiles across multiple human samples.  Pairs of proteins that are predicted to co-evolve will be tested further using analysis of mutation signatures in cancer.  This is an excellent opportunity for a computational biologist to develop their skills in analysis of “big data”, as well as to further our understanding of the endogenous sources of DNA damage in human cells.   Applicants should possess a PhD/DPhil in molecular biology or a related field and should have previous postdoctoral experience in computational biology. You will have demonstrable ability to code in R or Python and have familiarity with coexpression and/or coevolutionary analyses, together with an understanding and experience of statistical methods for analysis of “big data”.  You will have first author publications in peer reviewed journals and have excellent communication skills with evidence of contributions at international meetings or public engagement activities.   The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.   This full-time fixed-term post is funded by The John Fell Fund for up to 8.5 months in the first instance and is based at Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford.   This position is graded on the University’s Grade 7 scale, for which the salary range is £34,308 - £42,155 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 Friday 17th February 2023, interviews are likely to be scheduled for February 2023. Contact Person : HR Officer Vacancy ID : 163025 Contact Phone : 01865613388 Closing Date & Time : 17-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : jobs@bioch.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : 34308 - 42155 7. Postdoctoral Research Assistant Department of Physics, Denys Wilkinson Building, University of Oxford, Keble Rd, Oxford OX1 3RH Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in machine learning and citizen science.   The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 2 years   This project will build on work by the Zooniverse team in developing methods combining machine learning and citizen science, focusing on the potential of anomaly detection and serendipitous discovery. Example projects in astrophysics (particularly galaxy morphology and/or exoplanet discovery), protein structure (in collaboration with the Rosalind Franklin Institute) and bioacoustics for monitoring the health of ecosystems (in collaboration with UCL and WWF) provide a rich set of problems to address. The project provides an interesting opportunity for anyone with a desire to lead an attack on interesting machine learning problems in the context of real-world scientific problems.   The successful candidate will be responsible for working with the project team to develop, test, deploy and evaluate suitable machine learning responses to the problems at hand, including data from citizen science projects where appropriate.  They will lead publications describing the methodology, and carry out their own research using the results in one or more? of the project domains. They will also work with the Zooniverse platform development team to develop the appropriate infrastructure.   Applicants should possess, or be very close to obtaining a doctorate in a relevant field and ideally have a strong background in either one of the scientific domains (observational astrophysics, cryo electron tomography or ecology) or in machine learning.   Previous experience or a demonstrated interest in citizen science, ‘human in the loop’ machine learning or anomaly detection will be an advantage.   Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to think creatively and work collaboratively. The panel will also assess efforts in service of community scholarship, any track record of collaborating with groups which are underrepresented in our fields, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity.   The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.   Only applications received before midday 17 February 2023 can be considered. You will be required to upload a brief statement of research interest and CV as part of your online application. You should also arrange for your two referees to submit your references to Leanne.odonnell@physics.ox.ac.uk before the deadline. Contact Person : HR Team Vacancy ID : 162985 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 17-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 per annum 7. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Genomics NDORMS, Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY The Kennedy Institute at the University of Oxford has an exciting opening for a talented post-doc to join the group of Associate Professor Stephen Sansom (https://sansomlab.org). We are looking for a suitably experienced bioinformatician to provide collaborative support to the Institute’s research groups with the analysis of single-cell and spatial transcriptomics datasets. In this core-funded role you will have the opportunity to develop your research profile by regularly contributing to publications in high impact journals. You will work closely with world-leading research groups who are using cutting-edge approaches to investigate the immune system and the cellular causes of diseases such as atheroschlerosis, inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis (https://www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/research/research-groups).    You should have a track record of publications or submitted manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals that demonstrates experience with the statistical analysis and interpretation of complex genomics datasets. A PhD/DPhil in a discipline of direct relevant to computational genomics research is essential. In this role, you will perform scientific research, reviewing and refining working hypotheses and developing and acquiring relevant skills as necessary. You will analyse and interpret data, preparing and publishing your findings in peer-reviewed journals. You will help to develop and maintain computational workflows and methods and help to train colleagues in the analysis of single-cell genomics data. Expert-level understanding of single-cell/spatial genomics data analysis is essential. The successful applicant will be based at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences.   Please read the accompanying job description carefully and ensure that you address each selection criteria in a supporting statement which must be uploaded together with your CV when applying online.   For further information please contact Associate Professor Stephen Sansom: stephen.sansom@kennedy.ox.ac.uk or Prof Irina Udalova: irina.udalova@kennedy.ox.ac.uk.   This core-funded post will be initially appointed as a fixed-term, full time position for 3 years. Contact Person : HR Team, NDORMS Vacancy ID : 162545 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 14-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 8 Contact Email : hr@ndorms.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 8: £43,414 - £51,805 p.a. 8. Postdoctoral Research Scientist in STRUBI Division of Structural Biology, Henry Wellcome Building of Genomic Medicine, Roosevelt Drive, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7BN We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the research Group of Professor Jonathan Grimes, located in the Division for Structural Biology, at the Nuffield Department of Medicine. You join a Wellcome Trust-Funded Project to understand in molecular detail Influenza virus replication and transcription, and the process of viral assembly.   You will be responsible for managing your own academic research activities, which involves small scale project management to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work and meet deadlines. You will adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols, and test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. You will contribute ideas for new research projects, and contribute to the presentation of scientific results through journal articles, posters and oral presentations at national/international conferences.   It is essential that you hold a PhD (or close to completion) in structural biology, biochemistry, virology or a related field, together with experience in X-ray crystallography and/or single particle cryo-EM techniques with a strong commitment to gaining expertise cryo-tomography which will drive forward the use of these approaches. It is essential that you have a clear interest in developing correlative approaches of cryo-SIM and cryo-ET data, and have experience with multiple biophysical and cell-based assays, to validate structural information. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken is essential for the role.   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 until 31 May 2027, and is funded by the Wellcome.   The post would be available for overseas applicants requiring visa sponsorship, and the department would cover the initial visa expenses for the applicant.   Please quote 163009 on all correspondence. Only applications received before 12 midday on 13 February 2023 will be considered.   Contact Person : Margarita Monroy Vacancy ID : 163009 Contact Phone : 01865287757 Closing Date & Time : 13-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: Salary in range £34,308 - £42,155 per annum 9. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Hydrogen Uptake Modelling Department of Engineering Science, Keble Triangle We seek a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Hydrogen Uptake Modelling to join the Solid Mechanics and Materials group at the Dept. of Engineering Science in central Oxford. This fixed-term post is funded by Rolls-Royce PLC for 24 months.   You will develop new simulation approaches for modelling the diffusion and accumulation of hydrogen in metals during thermo-mechanical cycling. These models are key to enabling an assessment of hydrogen retention and its effect on mechanical components in hydrogen-fueled jet engines under development by Rolls-Royce PLC. You will be part of a dynamic multi-institutional team working on this challenge.   You should have a strong background in materials modelling, ideally with experience developing user subroutines in ABAQUS. Programming experience in Fortran and Python, and experience using high performance computing facilities are desirable. Excellent communication, management and team-working skills are also essential.   Informal enquiries may be addressed to Felix Hofmann ( felix.hofmann@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 13 February 2023 can be considered. You will be required to upload a cover letter that includes a brief statement of research interests (describing how your experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees.   The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in STEM.   Keywords: Hydrogen embrittlement, hydrogen diffusion, numerical simulation, ABAQUS modelling, mechanical simulation Contact Person : Professor Felix Hofman Vacancy ID : 162792 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 13-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : felix.hofmann@eng.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : 34,308 - 42,155 per annum 10. Postdoctoral Research Assistant Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, South Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3RE Applications are invited for a talented and motivated individual to join an interdisciplinary team on an exciting collaborative project funded by the Wellcome Trust. This project focusses on developing and validating vaccine antigens to prevent infection by the sexually transmitted bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a leading cause of sexually transmitted infections worldwide, responsible for >100 million cases annually. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance has made combatting this bacterium a priority for the WHO and CDC. In this project, we exploit global collections of whole genome sequences, employing the latest analytical tools to: i) define the gonococcal population structure, ii) assess conservation of vaccine candidates, and, iii) explore patterns of variation by superimposing these on atomic structures to pinpoint immunogenic epitopes. Candidates should be highly motivated individuals experienced in bacterial cell culture and molecular microbiology techniques. Experience in using bioinformatic tools and the analysis of whole genome sequence data would be an advantage. Responsibilities will include: i) the management of own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided; ii) general microbiology activities including bacterial cell culture, DNA extraction and QC, antibiotic susceptibility testing; iii) genome sequence analyses; and, iv) the development and establishment of bioinformatics protocols and techniques. You will be expected to analyse and share research findings in meetings with colleagues and to contribute to scientific reports and journal articles. You should hold (or be close to completion of) a PhD/DPhil in a related subject. Candidates who do not hold a PhD/DPhil but who have a good first degree and masters are encouraged to apply stating ambitions for further study. This is a full-time position for till 30 September 2024, with a starting date for as soon as possible. Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Odile Harrison (odile.harrison@biology.ox.ac.uk). The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 13th February, interviews are likely to be scheduled for late February. Contact Person : HR Vacancy ID : 162312 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 13-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : hr@biology.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7.1: £34,308 (with the possibility to underfill at Grade 6: £30,502 - £34,308 if not all of the criteria is met) 11. Postdoctoral Scientist – Protein Biochemistry & Structural Biology Target Discovery Institute, NDM Research Building, Old Road Campus, Heading, Oxford, OX3 7BN We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral scientist with experience in protein purification, biophysical characterization of protein ligand interactions, functional assay development as well as crystallization and structure determination of proteins. You will join the CMD Chemical Biology Group at the Target Discovery Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine.   You will be responsible for unravelling the fundamental role of novel RNA binding proteins involved in human disease. You will be developing biochemical assays and studying the interaction of low molecular weight modulators to protein interaction domains and understand the SAR (structure activity relationship) of compound classes with the goal to develop a highly selective first- in-class chemical probes. You will contribute to the scientific output by publishing high quality manuscripts and by representing the group on scientific meetings.   It is essential that you hold a PhD (or near completion) in protein biochemistry and structural biology with an excellent academic track record (at least one first author publication in an expert journal). Having an extensive experience in cloning and recombinant protein purification using bacterial, insect cell and mammalian host systems is essential, and you will have a demonstrable experience in biochemical assay development using various read-outs and biophysical ligand binding methods such as isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) and surface plasmon resonance (SPR).   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. You must not include copies (reprints) of your original publications, all scientific outputs should be listed in standard journal reference format.   This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 2 years in the first instance and is funded by DBT/EUbOPEN. Previous applicants need not apply.   Only applications received before 12 midday on 10 February 2023 will be considered. Please quote 162995 on all correspondence. Contact Person : Kristina Limbu Vacancy ID : 162995 Contact Phone : 01865-617971 Closing Date & Time : 10-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: Salary in range £34,308 - £42,155 per annum 12. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Hydrogen Powered, Sustainable Aviation Systems Department of Engineering Science, Oxford Thermofluids Institute, Southwell Building, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0ES We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Hydrogen Powered, Sustainable Aviation Systems to join the Sustainable Aviation Group at the Department of Engineering Science, Oxford Thermofluids Institute.  The post is funded for a 3-year fixed-term.   You will be actively involved in the developing and running of experimental facilities investigating hydrogen as a potential fuel for aviation propulsion systems. Concurrently, the researcher will be developing lower order analytical models and performing high fidelity computational simulations to corroborate experimental findings and propose other configurations not experimental investigated.   You should possess a PhD or DPhil (or be near completion of) in the field of engineering, physics or applied mathematics together with relevant experience in the field of thermofluids. You should also have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication.   Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Alex Murray (email: alexander.murray@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 10 February 2023 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 : Dr Alex Murray Vacancy ID : 162982 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 10-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : alexander.murray@eng.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £34,308 - £42,155 per annum 13. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in CO2 Storage Security of Enhanced Rock Weathering Department of Earth Sciences South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3AN Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the main responsibility of this post is to assess the potential for carbonate mineral formation downstream from the range of UK enhanced rock weathering demonstrator sites where crushed basalt is being applied.   The post holder will be part of a consortium project ERW-GGR (Enhanced Rock Weathering-Greenhouse Gas Removal) which is itself a component of the UKRI funded Demonstrator phase of greenhouse gas removal techniques assessing sustainable routes for large-scale removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.   The post-holder will lead the design and execution of a series of laboratory experiments to assess the rate of mineral formation at various river/groundwater chemistries, using element or isotope dopants to minimise uncertainty. They will also explore the role of inhibitors such as soluble reactive phosphate and organic acids in maintaining alkalinity in the soluble form and conduct relevant element and isotope measurements to constrain mineral growth rates, and combine these with other measurements to assess the relationship between mineral growth and river/groundwater conditions.   About you   You will hold a PhD in geosciences, aqueous / environmental geochemistry or a related discipline and will have experience in laboratory wet (geo)chemistry and analytical geochemistry.   You will have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities and the ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation.  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.   This role is initially for six months due to a mid-review, with possible extension for a further 18 months.   The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 10th February 2023.   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 : 161944 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 10-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £35,333 - £36,386 pa 14. Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Cancer Genetics (Maternity leave cover) Wellcome Centre Human Genetics, Roosevelt Drive, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7BN We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Cancer Genetics to join the research group led by Professor Simon Leedham at the Wellcome Centre for Genetics.   You will be responsible for developing and deploying existing and new experimental tumour models of colorectal cancer to assess the dynamic and adaptive stem cell molecular phenotype, assessing how this relates to model genotype and the influence of therapeutic selective pressures. You will design, plan and execute experiments and undertake detailed molecular and morphological phenotyping of resultant models, using available technologies such as single cell ‘omic analysis and multiple IHC assessment.   It is essential that you hold a PhD (or close to completion) in molecular biology or relevant subject and a personal home office licence (or equivalent qualification for your country of residence). Having experience of maintaining in vivo models and basic methods of molecular genetics including cell culture is essential, and you will have a demonstrable ability to organise and prioritise work efficiently whilst delivering results to the required standard and 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 for 12 months (maternity cover) and is funded by the Wellcome and Cancer Research UK.   Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 9 February 2023 will be considered. Please quote 162556 on all correspondence.   Contact Person : Kristina Limbu Vacancy ID : 162556 Contact Phone : 01865 617971 Closing Date & Time : 09-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : Recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 with a discretionary range to £46,047 per annum 15. Postdoctoral Researcher in Image Analysis for Fetal Monitoring Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH), The Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU An exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher is available in the Oxford Labour Monitoring (OLM) group at the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health. We are looking for a motivated and technically adept scientist to join the group as an image analysis researcher. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in acquiring experience of research in a world-class academic unit (see http://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk), while contributing to a multi-disciplinary multi-national project of global importance.   The post holder will work on a fast-paced innovative project funded by Wellcome Leap (https://wellcomeleap.org/inutero/), which aims to reduce stillbirth rates globally. Our study is developing novel wearable sensors for fetal monitoring in pregnancy. We will develop state-of-the-art image analysis algorithms for automatic, continuous monitoring of the foetus in utero, that enable the early identification of the onset of fatal deterioration and guide clinical interventions.   The post holder’s role will involve developing state-of-the-art algorithms for ultrasound navigation, registration, and image reconstruction, for images acquired with the novel sensor. The post holder will work collaboratively to establish an ultrafast Doppler scanning system (with Verasonics), integrated with the segmentation of key anatomical tissues, using morphological and potentially machine learning-based methods. They will be expected to disseminate findings at conferences and in journal publications, interact fruitfully with local and international researchers.   The suitable candidate must hold a PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline. Alternatively, in the absence of post-graduate degree, the candidate must have equivalent experience in image analysis. Is it essential for the candidate to have knowledge and experience in the analysis of medical images, using morphology-based and/or more advanced machine learning-based methods, familiarity with image registration and reconstruction techniques, experience with object detection and/or segmentation algorithms and be proficient in the use of the Python.   Creativity, flexibility and a positive ‘can do’ attitude, the ability to work independently and met deadlines and excellent oral and communication skills (including the proven ability to write in English at a suitable standard for the preparation of written reports and to contribute to discussions with collaborators and scientists in different fields) are also essential skills required for this role.   The post is offered on a full-time basis and is fixed term until 30th September 2025.   Applications for flexible working arrangements including job sharing 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 Wednesday 8th February 2023 and interviews will be held week commencing 20th February 2023. Contact Person : Recruitment Administrator Vacancy ID : 162759 Contact Phone : 01865 221002 Closing Date & Time : 08-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@wrh.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7 or 8: £34,308 - £51,805 per annum. This post may be appointed at either Grade 7 or 8, depending on experience 16. Postdoctoral Researcher – Protein Crystallography and Drug Discovery Centre for Medicines Discovery, BioChemistry Phase II, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU   We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with experience in protein crystallography to join the Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute, where you will be part of a larger team carrying out research into new dementia targets at Centre for Medicines Discovery.   Reporting to the Assay Development and Screening Team Leader (Dr Emma Murphy), you will become an integral part of target-based project teams working on drug discovery projects and employ cutting-edge structural and biophysical/biochemical research to characterise new proteins and carry out mechanism of action studies. You will be responsible for performing fragment screening experiments on targets involved in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases causing dementia and be expected to take the lead in advancing initial fragment hits to potent compounds by closely collaborating with computational and medicinal chemists and to guide the elaboration process through crystallographic and biophysical analysis.   It is essential that you hold a PhD (or close to completion) around protein crystallography/in biochemistry or a related subject together with relevant laboratory experience. Having a strong background in protein crystallography and biochemistry/enzymology is essential and you will have experience in protein production using bacteria, insect cells and mammalian expression systems. You will be able to manage your own research with an eye for detail and take responsibility for administrative activities such as management of lab reagent stock and lab book writing.   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 and is funded by Alzheimer's Research UK.   Only applications received before 12 midday on 06 February 2023 will be considered. Please quote 162034 on all correspondence. Contact Person : Kristina Limbu Vacancy ID : 162034 Contact Phone : 01865-617971 Closing Date & Time : 06-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 with a discretionary range to £46,047 p.a 17. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Sleep Medicine Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute (SCNi), New Biochemistry Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Associate in Sleep Medicine to join the Experimental and Clinical Sleep Medicine group within the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences. We conduct human experimental and clinical studies on sleep and disorders of sleep with the aim of understanding their pathophysiology and treatment.   The post holder will provide research support to clinical sleep studies taking place within the group. Principal duties include supporting participant recruitment, conducting baseline and follow-up assessments, and analysis of sleep data.   The successful candidate will hold a PhD in neuroscience, psychology or related area as well as have experience in research on the link between sleep and mental health. They should hold a Masters degree and be working towards their PhD to underfill at Grade 6. They will have expertise in the assessment of sleep and circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders and in sleep measurement and analysis (e.g., polysomnography, actigraphy). They will also be able to demonstrate competence and success in the thesis research area and have previous experience working within a multi-disciplinary team. Research experience on the link between sleep and mental health is a desirable.   Informal enquiries are encouraged (simon.kyle@ndcn.ox.ac.uk).   The post is fixed term until 31st May 2025, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.   Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 6th February 2023 will be considered.   Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. Contact Person : NDCN HR Recruitment Vacancy ID : 163000 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 06-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@ndcn.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 (with the possibility to underfill at Grade 6: £30,502 - £36,386 if not all of the criteria is met) 18. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Polymerization Catalysis Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Polymerization Catalysis to work under the supervision of Professor Charlotte Williams for a period of up to 2 years. The post is funded through Professor Williams EPSRC Established Career Fellowship (Switchable Polymer Manufacturing Delivering Sustainable Products).   Find out more about the Williams group at:  williams group   Research builds upon recent successes in developing new catalysts for carbon dioxide copolymerization and switchable catalysts which selectively enchain monomer mixtures. 1-3 The catalysts targets are heterobimetallic complexes comprising combinations of metals from Groups 1,2,13 with first row transition metals. 1-3. Research will focus on the synthesis of highly active and controlled polymerization catalysts, particularly using combinations of alkylene oxide/carbon dioxide. A range of techniques including catalyst structure-activity studies, characterization of catalytic intermediates and use of operando spectroscopy techniques will be used to determine the polymerization kinetics and to develop mechanistic hypotheses. The new catalysts will also be tested using other heteroallene/heterocycle alternating copolymerization and for switchable catlysis using mixtures of monomers. 4,5.   Applicants must hold a PhD in Organometallic Chemistry or Coordination Chemistry or a related area (or be close to completion) prior to taking up the appointment. You must have expertise in complex synthesis using anaerobic techniques including Schlenk lines and glove boxes. You must also have expertise in organometallic/coordination chemistry. You will have experience of characterization techniques including spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction methods to characterize new complexes. Experience of homogeneous catalysis, using metals from Groups 1,2,13 and/or first row transition metal centres would be desirable but not essential.   You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities. This involves project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. You will test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate.   You will be trained in all aspects of reaction analysis and in polymer characterizations – working cooperatively with other group members to rapidly apply new catalyst developments to polymer application development. You will also be trained to use the group’s custom built reactors, in situ spectroscopic methods and specialised polymer characterization equipment. You will help to supervise a small-team of postgraduate students working in polymerization catalysis and inorganic chemistry. The project may involve collaboration with the Future of Plastics programme at Oxford and with external partners, including a group of companies.   The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA.   You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Candidates are kindly requested not to upload any additional documents to support your application.   The closing date for applications is Monday 6 February 2023. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.   The University of Oxford is a Silver Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder. Applications are particularly welcome form women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.   Contact Person : Recruitment Administrator Vacancy ID : 162781 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 06-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : 34308 - 42155 19. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry Department of Chemistry, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA and Department of Pharmacology, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3QT Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a research project entitled “Degrader compounds for the oncogenic transcription factor LMO2”, working under the supervision of Professor Angela Russell for a period of 18 months. This project is funded by Cancer Research UK and is carried out in close collaboration with the groups of Professor Terry Rabbitts (Institute for Cancer Research) and Dr Andrew Turnbull (Cancer Research Horizons Therapeutic Innovation).   This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary collaboration with world leading researchers and contribute to the development of an innovative new therapeutic approach for T-ALL, an area of significant unmet medical need.   Find out more about the Russell group’s research at: russell group/   Applicants must hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or Chemical Biology or a related area (or be close to completion prior to taking up your appointment). You should have expertise in the production of compounds for a collaborative project. 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 for presentations, publications and deadlines. You will test hypothesis and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypothesis as required.   The post 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.   To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:   The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Monday 6 February 2023. 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 : 162983 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 06-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : 34308 - 42155 20. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Turbulent Reacting Spray Model Development and Implementation Department of Engineering Science, Keble Triangle We are seeking a full time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Thermal Propulsion System Research Group (TPSRG:  https://eng.ox.ac.uk/tpsrg/ ) at the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford). The post is funded by EPSRC and is fixed-term for 12 months or until 31 March 2024. The position serves the Oxford TPSRG and Convergent Science, where the aim is to broaden the impact of research from TPSRG and help build a more open-source data platform to showcase the research excellence within the TPSRG. You will be responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of advanced turbulent reactive spray models. Additional duties also include constructing a database from previous research activities in TPSRG and making it available to the wider community. The candidate will be working closely with Professor Felix Leach, Dr Leo Fang and external research associates within the Convergent Science research and development team.   You should possess a relevant PhD/DPhil in engineering, computational sciences, physical sciences, or mathematics, together with sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within an established research program. Previous novel numerical model development experience (particularly CMC-based models and spray sub-models) within Converge or OpenFoam environment is essential to this job.   Additional information can be found in the job description. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Felix Leach ( felix.leach@eng.ox.ac.uk) or Dr Leo Fang ( xiaohang.fang@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 **6 February 2023 **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.   Keywords: CFD, combustion, autoignition, CMC, CSE, Spray modelling, Converge Contact Person : Professor Felix Leach Vacancy ID : 162980 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 06-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : felix.leach@eng.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £34,308 - £42,155 per annum 21. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Experimental Petrology Department of Earth Sciences 3 posts available - Fixed term for up to 3 years in the first instance with a possible extension.   The postholders will perform research on the project entitled VulcansFluids: The behaviour of halogens and sulfur in high temperature natural processes. Research will be predominantly in the experimental petrology laboratory under the direction of Prof Bernard Wood https://www.earth.ox.ac.uk/people/bernie-wood/.     The experimental group is large and active and in addition to research duties the post holders will provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students.   The post holders will be responsible for managing their own academic research and administrative activities, involving small scale project management to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.   They will adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols and test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate.   They will use experimental equipment including 1 atmosphere furnaces with controlled gas-mixing and piston-cylinder apparatus and use analytical equipment including electron microprobe and laser ablation ICP-MS.   About you   The successful candidates will hold, or be close to completion, of a relevant PhD/DPhil together with relevant experience, and possess sufficient knowledge of experimental and analytical methods to be able to perform high-level research on the VulcansFluids project with the minimum of supervision.   You will be able to manage you own academic research and have previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations and contributing ideas for new research projects and research income generation.   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.   Experience of independently managing a research project relevant or related to the VulcansFluids project and experience in experiment design or modification would be desirable.   For further details of the role please see the job description.   There are three posts available to start from 1 April 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter, and are fixed term for up to 3 years in the first instance.   The deadline for applications is midday on 6th February 2023   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 : 162935 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 06-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £35,333 – £37,474 pa 22. Postdoctoral Neuroscientist Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit (MRC BNDU), Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TH. This post offers exciting opportunities for a creative Postdoctoral Neuroscientist who enjoy collaborative, multidisciplinary work.   The post holder will be part of the Sharott Group based at the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit (MRC BNDU), University of Oxford.  The Group has a strong track record in studying the functional organisation of the cortico-basal ganglia-thalamic networks in rodents and humans.  The Group use transdisciplinary approaches to elucidate the substrates underlying activity dynamics in these brain circuits, employing innovative techniques to monitor and manipulate neurons and to determine their influence on behaviour.  The proposed research will take full advantage of the intellectual environment, capital equipment, technical expertise and excellent infrastructure in place at the MRC BNDU.   In addition to having a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, candidates should have a promising track record of original research in their field of neuroscience. The main task for the successful candidate will be to develop and implement analysis of multichannel neural data (unit and/or local field potential and/or electrocortiogram) recorded from many brain areas simultaneously in behaving rodents. Often these recordings will also have been made during closed-loop stimulation protocols. Candidates are therefore expected to have technical expertise in advanced signal and statistical analysis on neural data. Expertise in the following methods would be particularly advantageous: spike sorting, data “cleaning” (e.g. artifact removal), analysis of neural oscillations/circular statistics, principal/independent component-based analysis of task-encoding and/or cell assemblies. Experience in using some machine learning/artificial intelligence-based approaches is also desirable. The main objective of the candidate will be data analysis, not computational modelling, although experience in the latter is welcome if it is in addition to high-level experience in signal/statistical analysis. In addition, the candidate will provide evidence of creative and critical thinking as applied to the development and execution of a cohesive programme of research. Experience in neuroscience (preferably in vivo) is strongly preferred, but candidates from other fields may be considered if they can clearly demonstrate relevant skills and their ability to adapt them to this position.   This post is fixed term for up to 25 months, until 31st March 2025, in the first instance.   Only applications received before 12:00 midday on Monday 6th February 2023 will be considered.   Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. Contact Person : NDCN HR Recruitment Vacancy ID : 162881 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 06-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@ndcn.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 (with the possibility to underfill at Grade 6: £30,502 - £36,386 if not all of the criteria is met) 22. Post-Doctoral Research Fellows Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ), 13 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PS The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) in the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) at the University of Oxford is seeking to appoint two postdoctoral researchers to work on a project aimed at the quantitative analysis of news audiences across a sample of more than forty countries, with a particular emphasis on digital media, news, and politics.   This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ongoing research project aimed at the quantitative analysis of news audiences across a sample of more than forty countries, with a particular emphasis on digital media, news, and politics. The purpose of the larger project is to develop a better understanding of media developments in different countries (and their implications), including the interplay between analogue and digital media and the relation between news provision and news consumption.   The individuals appointed will be working with the Institute Director Rasmus Nielsen and with the Director of Research Richard Fletcher as part of the wider project. We are looking for colleagues who can help us develop our understanding of audiences’ engagement with and perception of news and media. The Research Fellows appointed will take responsibility for a particular area but also be part of the wider project team including the principal investigators, the project coordinator, a team of other Oxford-based researchers, as well as a wider network of outside partners from both the academy and the media industry, all as part of the larger project.   The posts are fixed-term until 31 August 2025, on a full-time basis starting from summer 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter and will be based at the RISJ, in Oxford.   You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion) in a substantive area of political or other social science including journalism/media studies, communication, sociology, or data science. You will have knowledge of the literature and debates on trends in media use and news consumption around the world. You will have experience of working with relevant quantitative methods, and extensive training in survey research and quantitative analysis using statistical software (e.g. SPSS, Stata, or R). You will have a record of relevant research and writing achievement at an international level, including peer-reviewed publications.   The duties, responsibilities and skills required are described in more detail in the further particulars, which also contain details on how to apply. Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk   The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 06 February 2023. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 20 February 2023.   The Reuters Institute is a global research centre and we want our team to reflect this. We are committed to equality and value diversity among our colleagues.   Contact Person : HR Team Vacancy ID : 162192 Contact Phone : + 44 (0)1865 278705 Closing Date & Time : 06-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £34,308- £42,155 per annum 23. Postdoctoral Scientist - Enzymology and Assay Development Centre for Medicines Discovery, NDM Research Building, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7FZ We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Scientist with expertise in enzymology and biochemistry to join the ARUK-ODDI. Based at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, you will join The Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute (ARUK-ODDI), which is one of three research institutes sponsored by Alzheimer’s Research UK and charged with uncovering novel therapeutic approaches for dementia.   Reporting to the Assay Development and Screening Team Leader, you will employ cutting-edge biochemical and biophysical research techniques to carry out biophysical characterisation of new proteins and develop biochemical and biophysical assays that will allow for the discovery of new chemical matter. You will be a key member of target-based project teams that ‘own’ a project and, by designing and implementing screening and compound evaluation cascades, will drive the project forward towards the next stage of early drug discovery. You will develop and execute experiments to explore the mechanism of our targets and provide insight into the mode of action of small molecule modulators.   It is essential that you hold a PhD (or close to completion) in Biochemistry or a related subject, and have previous experience in in vitro assay development including biochemical and biophysical assays (HTRF, enzyme activity assays, BLI, SPR, mass spectrometry). You will have a strong background in protein biochemistry/enzymology with experience of analysis of enzyme kinetics and determination of mechanism of action. It is essential that you are reliable, well-organised, showing meticulous attention to detail and the ability to effectively collaborate within a dynamic team environment. You will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meeting.   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 and is funded by ARUK.   Only applications received before 12 midday on 3 February 2023 will be considered. Please quote 162395 on all correspondence. Contact Person : Phoebe Astbury Vacancy ID : 162395 Contact Phone : 01865 287775 Closing Date & Time : 03-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 with a discretionary range to £46,047 per annum 24. Post-Doctoral Researcher Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, New Richards Building, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LG We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher, to join the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health (CTMGH), based at the University of Oxford. You will be based in the CTMGH, reporting to Dr Cherry Lim, working closely with other members of the ADILA project at Oxford, St George’s University of London and at collaborating centres outside the UK.   You will be responsible for identifying, reviewing, and assessing data sources in order to determine their relevance and utility for the research questions, and you will perform appropriate descriptive analyses of these data. You will perform expert elicitation exercises to obtain estimates of relevant quantities needed for this analysis. Other responsibilities will include developing and maintaining relationships with designated collaborators; responding to and, as appropriate, integrating feedback from collaborators into the analyses; working directly with collaborators to understand data to which they have access, and helping them understand the methods being applied.   It is essential that you hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in a relevant subject, along with experience in at least one relevant area of computational biology. You will need to have experience in expert elicitation methods, experience in developing decision tree models and experience of writing scientific papers. You will have a thorough knowledge of hospital antibiotic prescribing behaviour, clinical diagnosis data, and microbiological laboratory testing result interpretations in LMIC settings, and the ability to program in at least one language (e.g. R, Julia, C, C++, or Python).   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 12 months and is funded by the Wellcome Trust.   Only applications received before 12 midday on 3 February 2023 will be considered. Please quote 162823 on all correspondence. Contact Person : Phoebe Astbury Vacancy ID : 162823 Contact Phone : 01865 287775 Closing Date & Time : 03-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: Salary in range £34,308 - £42,155 per annum 25. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Multiple Stressors and Plankton Ecology 11a Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3SZ This is a exciting opportunity to join the Agile Initiative and Jackson Aquatic Ecology Lab as a Postdoctoral Plankton Ecologist to provide rapid evidence-based solutions to the needs of environmental policy-makers. The post-holder will conduct a piece of intensive research (called a “sprint”) from 1st April 2022 for 1 year. This will involve working within an interdisciplinary team of researchers based in the Department’s of Biology (Michelle Jackson) and Earth Sciences (Heather Bouman, Ros Rickaby, Mike Kendall, Joe Cartwright).   The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant area of plankton ecology and have experience in working with plankton cultures in the laboratory. They will also have field work experience, a excellent understanding of multiple stressor theory, and enthusiasm for advancing our understanding of the ‘Blue Carbon’ stored in pelagic communities. While being an independent researcher able to take the initiative, they will also work closely with other researchers to integrate their work within the broader research programme. With excellent communication skills, they will be able to write for publication, present research proposals and results, engage with a wide range of stakeholders, and represent the research team at meetings and conference. This post requires working in both Oxford and Weymouth with CEFAS.   The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.   This post is full time and available immediately.   The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 1st February, interviews are likely to be scheduled for mid February. Contact Person : HR Vacancy ID : 162550 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 01-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : HR@Biology.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 per annum ursue their independent research career   26. IOI Postdoctoral Research Associate – Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry Department of Chemistry, INEOS Oxford Institute for AMR Research, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POST HAS BEEN EXTENDED   Applications are invited for a fixed-term IOI Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, to work under the supervision of Professor Christopher Schofield until 31 December 2025   The position is based at the new INEOS Oxford Institute for AMR Research IOI, at the Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA.   The overall project aims to combat antimicrobial resistance via a multidisciplinary approach. The successful candidate will complement the medicinal chemistry, microbiology and biochemical teams with protein crystallography expertise. The postholder will generate key structural and biophysical data to support the design of small molecule inhibitors with particular focus on protein production and crystallisation, solving protein-ligand structures, fragment screening (XChem), PDB deposition and biophysical techniques including SPR, DSF and NMR.   Applicants must hold a PhD in in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or in Chemistry, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment.  The research requires extensive expertise in organic synthesis, in particular of natural product synthesis and / or modern synthetic methods.  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 IOI’s interdisciplinary research programme involves national and international collaborators. We are a vibrant, enthusiastic, innovative and strategic enterprise with an internationally leading position to make a real difference in combatting antimicrobial resistance globally and changing international policy.  We contribute significantly to basic knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and apply research methods to identify new antibiotics and explore new potential antimicrobial agents. We have a world-class track record of success and a reputation for a can-do attitude to tackling challenging goals. At the heart of our approach is a deep commitment to the training and career development of our staff and students   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.   To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:   The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Monday, 6th February 2023.  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 : Vacancy ID : 162866 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 06-Feb-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 per annum 27. Postdoctoral Scientist RDM Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU *this is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not apply.    We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to work in a translational research group interested in understanding the cardiac substrate of atrial fibrillation. This British Heart Foundation funded 2-year Grade 7 position is ideally suited to a postdoctoral scientist with first-hand experience in cell culture and cells isolation from human tissues methods and single cell/single nucleus RNAseq. You will report to Professor Casadei and Professor Claudia Monaco. Further training will be available as will be opportunities and support for developing an independent research career. Over the last 10 years, researchers in the Casadei’s group were either finalists or winners in >30 Young Investigator Award competitions at national and international scientific meetings and five obtained personal Research Fellowship or Clinical Lectureships to p Your responsibilities will include taking initiative in the planning of research; conduct and plan own scientific work with appropriate supervision. You will also help identify and develop suitable techniques and apparatus, for the collection and analysis of data (e.g. single cell biology platforms, flow and mass cytometry, confocal microscopy, and associated techniques).   You will be required to hold a relevant Degree or equivalent qualification plus PhD and have experience in cell culture and cells isolation from human cardiovascular tissue. A publication record in peer-reviewed international journals would be desirable.   This is a full time appointment on a fixed term contract for 2 years and you will be based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU.   Applications for this vacancy are to be made online; you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.    Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 31 January 2023 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled to place in the middle of February.    The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer   Contact Person : Harry Clarke Vacancy ID : 162729 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 31-Jan-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : cvm_personnel@cardiov.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £34,308 - £42,155 p.a 28. Postdoctoral Researcher in Convective-Scale Climate Modelling School of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QY We seek a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in numerical modelling to join the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project First Rains.  In this role, you will join a team exploring how state-of-the-art kilometre-scale atmospheric models may unlock new forecast skill in predicting the onset of rainfall seasons in monsoon and subtropical regions. The project has UK and southern African partners working to fast-track onset forecasts with sufficient skill to support decision-making in rainfall-sensitive sectors.   You will manage your own academic research including developing idealized convective-scale atmospheric model ensemble experiments. You will contribute to analysis and interpretation of ensemble experiment output alongside kilometre-scale simulations from other global modelling centres. With the team, you will engage project partners in developing these experiments and maintaining communication on project science progress. Leadership and collaboration in the preparation of research publications is a key responsibility.   The successful applicant will hold, or be close to completion of a relevant PhD/DPhil and a level of experience commensurate to your relevant career stage. This experience should be evidenced by high-quality research publications, technical publications, or open-source code repositories. Expertise in atmospheric convection, tropical, subtropical or monsoonal climate dynamics is desirable, although a background in fluid dynamics, astrophysics, or related physical sciences will be welcomed. Experience configuring numerical models on HPC systems is essential. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, represent the research team at scientific meetings, and discuss results with potential users of forecast information is necessary.   The candidate will join the Climate Lab in the School of Geography and the Environment, a vibrant research group working with climate models, convective-scale simulations, and field observations. Your career development will be prioritised and supported through the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship network and development opportunities offered by both the School and the University.    Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in the School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE). SoGE is committed to equality and value diversity.   This is a fixed term post for up to 42 months in the first instance.   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 Tuesday 31 January 2023, and interviews will be in mid-February 2023.         Contact Person : HR Assistant Vacancy ID : 162535 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 31-Jan-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : hr@ouce.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : 34308 - 42155 29. Postdoctoral Researcher in Cloud-Aerosol Interactions and Machine Learning Atmospheric Physics, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in novel observational constraints on aerosol-cloud interactions.   The post is available for a fixed-term duration of 30 months.   This position, part of the EU H2020 collaborative project Constrained aerosol forcing for improved climate projections (FORCeS), with partners across Europe, will be at the forefront of tackling cloud-aerosol interactions using remote-sensing or high-resolution modelling and machine learning.   The successful candidate will work closely with national and international collaborators and be expected to develop innovative approaches. The results should be presented at national and international meetings as well as published in high-impact publications.   Applicants should possess, or be close to completion of a PhD / Doctorate in atmospheric physics, machine learning or a related field.   The ability and drive to work collaboratively, yet independently, as part of a team are essential.   Candidates are expected to demonstrate an excellent understanding of atmospheric physics or machine learning and a demonstrated drive and ability to perform novel research of international standing.   The postholder will have the oppertunity to teach.   Please direct enquiries about the role to Prof. Philip Stier (philip.stier@physics.ox.ac.uk).   Only applications received before midday on the closing date can be considered. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.   Referees are also required to submit their references to Lucy Li (lucy.li@physics.ox.ac.uk) by the closing date. Contact Person : HR Team Vacancy ID : 162319 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 31-Jan-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 per annum 30. Postdoctoral Research Fellow (“Oxford-HEC Montreal Research Fellow in Sustainability”) Park End Street, Oxford Postdoctoral Research Fellow Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 per annum Fixed term contract for 3 years    We invite applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Oxford Saïd Business School reporting to Dr Amir Amel-Zadeh (PI).   You will be a member of the newly created research initiative focusing on sustainability measurement, ESG metrics and sustainable investment. You will design and deliver research and impact on sustainability measurement, relating to ESG (environmental, social, governance) metrics, corporate reporting and their use in sustainable investments.   You will form part of a newly established research team, lead independent research and provide day-to-day research direction to research assistants where necessary. You will lead your own research stream in the area of ESG reporting and sustainable finance and investment, as well as work alongside the wider research programme examining sustainability reporting and sustainable finance more broadly. To be considered for this role you will need to hold a relevant doctorate in accounting, finance, economics or related discipline   You will need to demonstrate excellent aptitude for desk-based research as well as working with large financial and ESG related datasets and have ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation. Furthermore you will need experience of effectively managing relationships with academic and admin colleagues.   What We Offer Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: • Flexible hybrid working • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans   Applications should include a CV and Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.   The cover letter should explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.   For further guidance and support, please visit  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply   The closing date for applications is Tuesday 31 January 2023 at 12 noon.     Contact Person : Anna Giorgi Vacancy ID : 160040 Contact Phone : 07874 895180 Closing Date & Time : 31-Jan-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : Anna.Giorgi@sbs.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £34,308 - £42,155 per annum 31.  Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Spatial Analysis and Multiscale Modelling of Solid Tumours and Their Response to Treatment Mathematical Institute, Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professor Helen Byrne on an exciting new Cancer Research UK funded project, using mathematical and computational approaches to understand the impact of spatial heterogeneity on tumour growth and response to treatment.    The position is available for 3 years and the post-holder will be based at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford.   The successful applicant will join a successful multi-disciplinary team of researchers at the University of Oxford’s Mathematical Institute and the Cancer Research UK Oxford Centre, with the ultimate aims of describing spatial heterogeneity within tumour tissue and understanding how it affects tumour growth and response to treatment.    They will apply a range of methods from statistics, network science and/or topological data analysis to state-of-the-art multiplex immunohistochemistry images of cancer tissues to quantify structural features present in the imaging data which are difficult to discern visually. They will also use mathematical and computational modelling techniques via the group’s existing programming software, Chaste, to simulate tumour evolution and to compare different treatment strategies.   Applicants will be expected to have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics, statistics or a related discipline. You will have prior experience of using methods from statistics, network science and/or topological data analysis to analyse and interpret high-dimensional data, and an ability to program in C++ or a similar language. Previous experience of image analysis, machine learning and multiscale modelling of biological systems is desirable.   We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality.    As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and BAME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department.   Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You will be required to upload a statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, a statement of research interests, and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application. (NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that their letters are received by the closing date).   Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Tuesday 31 January 2023 can be considered. Contact Person : Recruitment Coordinator Vacancy ID : 162602 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 31-Jan-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £36,386- £42,155 p.a. 32. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA and Department of Pharmacology, Mansfield Road, OX1 3QT Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a research project entitled “Second generation arylhydrocarbon receptor antagonist, utrophin modulators for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy”, working under the supervision of Professor Angela Russell for a period of 24 months. This project is funded by the MRC and is carried out in close collaboration with the groups of Professor Dame Kay Davies (Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics) and Professor Matthew Wood (Paediatrics), and the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre.   This is an exciting opportunity to work on a collaborative project with world leading researchers and make a real impact to the development of a new therapeutic approach for the rare neuromuscular disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a disease with significant unmet medical need.   Find out more about the Russell group’s research at: russell group   Applicants must hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or Chemical Biology or a related area (or be close to completion prior to taking up your appointment) and should have expertise in two or more of the following areas: medicinal chemistry, drug design / development, automated / parallel synthesis and purification methodologies, asymmetric synthesis, chemical biology, amino acid chemistry, sugar/amino sugar chemistry.   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 for presentations, publications and deadlines. You will test hypothesis and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypothesis as required.   The post 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.   To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:   The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Tuesday 31 January 2023. 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 : 162833 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 31-Jan-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : 34308 - 42155 33. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Thorium Isotopes in Seawater
Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 5RZ
Fixed term for 7 months in the first instance     The Department of Earth Sciences seeks a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to lead the University of Oxford component of the NERC-Funded ThorMap project, seeking to quantify the fluxes of dust, and of soluble micronutrient metals, to the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.   The main aspect of ThorMap research conducted in Oxford is analysis of 232Th and 230Th concentrations in seawater samples taken from a range of ship-board expeditions.  These demanding analyses will be a significant component of the post-holder’s work. In addition, they will work to improve analytical approaches for Th isotopes in seawater, and build databases of relevant data.  They will use existing and new seawater data, in conjunction with measurements on aerosols conducted at the UEA (the lead institute on the ThorMap project) to achieve the goals of the project and map dust fluxes across the Atlantic.   The post holder will be responsible for chemically separating Th from large-volume seawater samples using low-blank protocols in specialist geochemistry clean suite and analysing Th isotope ratios and compositions with isotope dilution approaches on a Multi-Collector ICP Mass Spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS). They will assess and improve the quality of measurements, and incorporate them into existing and new databases of ocean geochemistry, working with collaborators at the UEA (Norwich) to combine seawater and aerosol measurements and assess dust fluxes to the surface ocean.   The post holder will be responsible for managing their own academic research and administrative activities of the University of Oxford component of the ThorMap project and communicating research findings to the research group and at external meetings/seminars.   About you   You will hold a PhD/DPhil in isotope geochemistry or closely related field and have expertise and past experience of low-blank geochemical work in clean lab environments, including ion-exchange chemistry. You will also have expertise and past experience of isotope analysis by MC-ICP-MS, including use of ion-counters.   You will have previous experience of contributing to scientific publications and presentations, the ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and a proven ability to work constructively in a team.   For further details of the role please see the job description.   This  role is available from 1st March or as soon as possible thereafter and is fixed term for 7 months in the first instance.    The deadline for applications is midday on Tuesday 31st January 2023.   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 :	162978
Contact Phone :		Closing Date & Time :	31-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk

34. Postdoctoral Researcher in Infectious Diseases and Spatial Analysis Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), Old Road Campus, Oxford This is an exciting opportunity for a Researcher to conduct primary research with multimodal, high resolution spatiotemporal data from a low-income setting. You will be a member of an international partnership that is employing cutting-edge big data methodologies for the study of a disease of poverty. You will join the Big Data Institute and Nuffield Department of Population Health, both of which are home to world-renowned research groups applying quantitative methods to key global health issues. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Researcher to conduct research on force-of-infection models using spatiotemporal data at the level of an individual water site where transmission of schistosomiasis occurs. You will join an interdisciplinary team of field epidemiologists, mathematicians, machine learning scientists, technicians, parasitologists, global health ethicists, and health practitioners.   You will manage and analyse complex datasets from the SchistoTrack Cohort, involving data from remote sensing and wearable GPS loggers as well as waypoint data from households, villages, schools, and health centres. Your main objective will be to develop methods to classify water contact sites based on individual usage and contamination to understand whether there are focal points for transmission or super spreaders. You will build on environmental models developed within the group to construct force-of-infection models for parasite acquisition at water/transmission sites. This requires combining environmental determinants with human behavioural exposures. The role does not involve overseas travel unless of interest and requires someone with a strong quantitative/computational background with the capability to learn schistosomiasis epidemiology. Your responsibilities and duties will include to support and collaborate with other group/project members and Ugandan researchers. You will publish research articles for leading peer-reviewed journals and present papers at flagship conferences or meetings, as well as participate in community/public engagement activities.   You will hold or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil in mathematical modeling, geostatistics, spatial analysis, complex network science, machine learning, or a related scientific discipline. You will have demonstrated the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities. A strong track record of advanced statistical skills and experience with large-scale spatial, temporal, or spatiotemporal data are essential.   Informal enquires are encouraged and should be addressed to Dr Goylette Chami (Goylette.chami@ndph.ox.ac.uk). Further particulars, including details of how to apply, can be obtained from the document below.   The post is full time (part time considered) and fixed term for 1 year. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday, 30 January 2023.   You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.   Contact Person : NDPH Recruitment Team Vacancy ID : 162682 Contact Phone : 01865 743629 Closing Date & Time : 30-Jan-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruit@ndph.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155

35. Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Oncology, Weatherall Institute for Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DS/Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, Oxford OX3 7DQ
About the role   An opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Sir Walter Bodmer’s research group working on the genetics, cell biology and differentiation of colorectal cancer, with a special interest in the development of novel immunological therapies. Your main role will be to develop and carry out preclinical testing of bispecific monoclonal antibodies targeted against tumour determinants as well as T lymphocyte engaging surface markers. This will involve the use of the laboratory’s extensive collection of more than 120, mostly fully characterised, colorectal cancer (CRC) derived cell lines as well as CRC organoids derived from freshly obtained CRC biopsies. You will also be expected to help in other projects on aspects of the control of differentiation and myofibroblast/epithelial cell interactions being undertaken by graduate students and visitors in the laboratory. This will include providing guidance to less experienced members of the research group.   This is a full-time post offered for 12 months in the first instance.   About you   You will hold (or be near to completion) a relevant PhD/DPhil in Biology, Molecular Biology or a related science and will have a high level of technical competence in standard molecular and cell biological techniques, including especially cell culture and, for example, western blotting, immunofluorescence, transfection, DNA and RNA isolation.   Application process     If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sir Walter Bodmer at  walter.bodmer@hertford.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.   The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 30th January 2023
Contact Person :	HR Officer	Vacancy ID :	162806
Contact Phone :		Closing Date & Time :	30-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	recruitment@oncology.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	£34,308 - £42,155

36. Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics, Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT
The postdoctoral research scientist will be a member of the Cardiac Neurobiology Research Group within DPAG, who work together to better understand the area of neural control of cardiac excitability. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out research for funded by the BHF to investigate the cardiac-neural co-culture model development to study mechanism of arrhythmia in human channelopathies and will report to Professor David Paterson.   The post holder will: manage their own academic research and administrative activities; adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols; test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate; contribute ideas for new research projects; develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers; collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters; use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment; act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques; represent the research group at external meetings/seminars; and carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.   The successful applicant will hold, or be near completion of a relevant PhD/DPhil, and have experience in iPSC generation, culture and differentiation, genome editing, electrophysiological and tissue engineering methodologies. The post holder will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes and have the ability to manage own academic research and associated activities. Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations is a must, along with excellent communication skills, and commitment to engaging with, and promoting awareness of, equality, diversity and inclusion, embedding these into their work.   This post is offered on a full time basis, and is fixed-term until 31/12/2025.   Informal enquiries may be directed to the DPAG HR Team – hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk    Closing date for applications is midday on 30th January 2023   Interviews are likely to be held on the 9th February 2023.   Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.   While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.   DPAG Statement of Inclusion: 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.
Contact Person :	Matthew Harris	Vacancy ID :	162812
Contact Phone :		Closing Date & Time :	30-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	Grade 7: £34,308 - £38,592

37. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Hydrogen Diagnostics
Department of Engineering Science, Keble Triangle
We are seeking a full time to join the Thermal Propulsion System Research Group (TPSRG:  https://eng.ox.ac.uk/tpsrg/ ) at the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford) from 1st April 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is funded by the EPSRC and is fixed-term to 31st October 2025 (with a possible extension subject to progress and performance).   The position serves the Oxford and JLR led “Centre of Excellence for Hybrid Thermal Propulsion Systems” which aims to establish Jaguar Land Rover, UK industry, and UK academia as the world leaders in hybrid thermal propulsion system science and technology.  You will be responsible for experimental, rig-based, tests to understand hydrogen injection, mixing and combustion using optical and laser-based techniques.   Additional duties also include constructing a database from previous research activities in TPSRG and making it available to the wider community. The candidate will be working closely with Professors Felix Leach,  Martin Davy, and Ben Williams, and external research associates within the prosperity partnership.   You should possess a relevant PhD/DPhil in engineering, computational sciences, physical sciences, or mathematics, together with sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within an established research program. Previous laser/optical diagnostic experience using techniques such as PLIF, LITGS and/or PIV is essential for this role and the role will be tailored to the candidate’s experience.   Additional information can be found in the job description. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Felix Leach ( felix.leach@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 30 January 2023 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.   Keywords: combustion, hydrogen, optical diagnostics, laser diagnostics, gas mixing
Contact Person :	Professor Felix Leach	Vacancy ID :	162785
Contact Phone :		Closing Date & Time :	30-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	felix.leach@eng.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	34,308 - 42,155 per annum

38. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biogeochemistry
Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3AN
Fixed term for 3 years   The Department of Earth Sciences seeks a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to 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” 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, the PDRA will interrogate the carbon pools that drive greenhouse gas production, delivery and release from river surfaces. Fieldwork and sample collection will focus on the Arctic river tributaries of the Mackenzie River Basin, Canada, which drain old carbon stocks that are warming rapidly. A nested approach will be used across scales, from sites of permafrost thaw and slumping, to large river channels that transport large quantities of carbon.   The PDRA will employ a range of geochemical approaches to quantify the source, age and reactivity of organic matter (including Ramped Oxidation and C isotopes), aiming to assess the vulnerability of these carbon pools to loss and the production of greenhouse gases.   You will be responsible for managing your own academic research and administrative activities, adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques and experimental protocols as well as testing hypotheses and analysing scientific data from a variety of sources.   You will contribute ideas for new research projects, develop ideas for generating research income and collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles. You will also design, use and maintain specialist scientific equipment in a field and laboratory environment.   You will hold, or be close to completion, of a relevant PhD/DPhil and with previous experience of geochemical methods to quantify and characterise organic matter and/or inorganic carbon in solid samples. You will also have previous experience of stable isotope geochemistry and/or radiocarbon methods, planning fieldwork and contributing to data collection in the field.   You must 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.   This role is fixed term for 3 years.   The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 30th January 2023.   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 :	162190
Contact Phone :		Closing Date & Time :	30-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	£34,308 - £42,155 per annum

39. Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Immunology and Spatial Profiling
CAMS China Oxford Institute, Henry Wellcome Building for Genomic Medicine, Roosevelt Drive, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7BN
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY   An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Spatial Transcriptomics within the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Oxford Institute (CAMS-COI), Nuffield Department of Medicine.   This project involves overseeing the operation of the Nanostring facility, including stock management of essential consumables and reagents. Reporting to the Nanostring operational lead, you will be responsible for developing and refining protocols for the use of these platforms and overseeing their implementation to ensure consistent and reliable acquisition of results across all three platforms. You will assist in advising on experimental design and contribute to the preparation and processing of samples on these platforms in conjunction with internal and external collaborators, as well as driving forward your own projects as part of Dr Bottomley’s research group. You will have the opportunity to develop bioinformatic expertise in analysing data acquired using these platforms, supported by our growing bioinformatic team and to undertake ‘wet lab’ work to validate findings from these platforms at a functional level.   It is essential that you hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or near to completion) in immunology or a related field and have a background in handling of human tissue or blood samples and experience in gene expression techniques and analysis, such as qPCR or RNA sequencing. Previous experience in histology techniques such as paraffin embedding, tissue sectioning and staining using enzymatic or fluorescent methods, is essential, and you will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research team at meetings.   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 and is funded by the CAMS Core grant.   Only applications received before 12 midday on 27 January 2023 will be considered. Please quote 162511 on all correspondence.
Contact Person :	kristina limbu	Vacancy ID :	162511
Contact Phone :	01865-617971	Closing Date & Time :	27-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	Grade 7: Salary in range £34,308 - £36,386 per annum

40. Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Sociology, Central Oxford
We have an opportunity to join the Department of Sociology as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, working on a research project analysing the impacts of digital expansion on gender equality and women’s social and economic opportunities, supported by the Gates Foundation.   The post holder will report to Principal Investigator, Professor Ridhi Kashyap, and work together with the project team, including external research collaborator, Dr Valentina Rotondi, in generating research outputs. You will work on developing quantitative, causal evidence on the gender impacts of digital technologies using secondary survey datasets (e.g. Demographic and Health Surveys, Living Standards Measurement Studies) in low- and middle-income countries, with a special interest in comparative impacts across Africa and South Asia. You will also be embedded within an interdisciplinary research environment within the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science studying population dynamics, social inequalities and sustainable development.   About you You will have a PhD/DPhil in a relevant quantitative and computational field, such as Economics, Demography, International Development, Quantitative Sociology, Statistics, Politics, or related. You will have a strong grasp of statistical and econometric methods, including methods for causal inference with observational datasets. You will have experience in using and linking individual-level survey data from low- and middle-income countries. You will have experience in writing code, preferably in R, Stata or Python, for quantitative data curation, cleaning, and analysis   If you would like to discuss this role please contact Professor Ridhi Kashyap, ridhi.kashyap@nuffield.ox.ac.uk.   Only applications received before Noon 27 January 2023 can be considered.  Interviews will be held w/c 6 February 2023.  Visa sponsorship can be applied for.
Contact Person :	Professor Ridhi Kashyap	Vacancy ID :	162708
Contact Phone :		Closing Date & Time :	27-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	ridhi.kashyap@nuffield.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 per annum (with a discretionary range up to £46,047 per annum)

41. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nucleic Acid Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Tom Brown for a period of up to 32 months (until 30/09/2025) on the TransNAT project: Transforming delivery, safety and efficacy of nucleic acid therapeutics: from intracellular uptake to targeting brain and muscle. The project involves the synthesis of chemically modified oligonucleotides for therapeutic applications with the intention of improving delivery and targeting to specific cells and organs.   Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or a related area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment.  The research requires experience in Nucleic Acid Chemistry or a relevant area of synthetic chemistry/chemical biology.  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, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory,  South Parks Road, Oxford, 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.   To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:   The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Friday 27th January 2023. 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 :		Vacancy ID :	162689
Contact Phone :		Closing Date & Time :	27-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	recruitment@chem.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	Grade 7: £34,308 - £42,155 per annum

42. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cohesion Establishment in Mammalian Cells
Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Chromosomal Biology research group of Dr. Madhusudhan Srinivasan and Professor Kim Nasmyth. In particular, we are looking for someone interested in working on the studies of cohesin function and cohesion establishment in mammalian cells.   Applicants should hold a PhD/DPhil, or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject and have experience in the relevant field of chromosome biology preferably in mammalian systems. You will have laboratory experience in core molecular and cell biology techniques, such as cloning, quantitative PCR, cell cycle manipulation and analysis techniques as well as mammalian cell culture.  You will also have experience of CRISPR/Cas9 genome manipulation and immunostaining.  You will have a good publication record in peer reviewed journals and be highly motivated to learn new techniques as well as develop your own.  The ability to manage a discrete area of research independently would be advantageous.   This is a full-time fixed-term post 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 £34,308 - £42,155 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 Friday 27th January 2023, with interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held on as soon as possible thereafter.   Committed to equality and valuing diversity.
Contact Person :	HR Officer	Vacancy ID :	162930
Contact Phone :	01865 613204	Closing Date & Time :	27-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	jobs@bioch.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	34308 - 42155

43. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Induced Seismicity and Seismic Imaging
Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3AN
Fixed term for 3 years   This role is divided into two research sections, both reporting to Professor Mike Kendall:   For 12 months from April 2023 supporting AGILE Sprint 5:   The post holder will be a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research as part of a larger initiative within Oxford to address policymaking in the environmental sciences.   The post holder will take responsibility for an evaluation of methods for monitoring induced seismicity at CO2 storage sites. The project will include an assessment of the use of seismic arrays to monitor induced seismicity, including site selection and data processing methodologies. They will play an integral role in the deployment of an onshore seismic array to monitor the Endurance CO2 storage site, which is located beneath the North Sea, roughly 60 km offshore NE England. Methods for improving event detection and accuracy of source locations will be a focus of the project.   For 24 months from April 2024 supporting research in seismology:   The post holder will be a member of the geophysics research group with responsibility for carrying out research as part of an Oxford initiative on imaging and monitoring geofluids in the sub-surface. Specific applications include the storage of CO2 in geologic reservoirs and geothermal targets, including volcanic brines. The post holder will be expected to do fieldwork in the UK and internationally.   The post holder will take responsibility for designing seismic experiments, leading fieldwork campaigns and processing seismic data.   Responsibilities   You will be responsible for managing your own academic research and administrative activities and will play a leadership role in the deployment of seismic networks.   You will process microseismic data using array methods to detect and characterise seismicity and use passive seismic data to image geofluids in the sub-surface.   You will also collaborate in the preparation of research publications in leading journals, present papers at conferences or public meetings and work collaboratively to help to prepare working models for CO2 risk analysis and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining models as appropriate   About you   You will hold, or be close to completion, of a relevant PhD/DPhil in the broad area of passive seismic monitoring and will be proficient in processing seismicity data to determine event locations and magnitudes.   You will have experience in fieldwork to deploy seismometers and servicing seismic networks and have expertise in seismic imaging or modelling of the subsurface.   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.   This post is available from 1 April 2023 and is fixed term for 3 years.   The deadline for applications is midday on 27 January 2023   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 :	162553
Contact Phone :		Closing Date & Time :	27-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	£35,333 - £38,592 per annum

44. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Digital Security by Design
Holywell House, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0FA
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Digital Security by Design to join the Energy and Environmental Informatics Research Group at the Oxford e-Research Centre, Department of Engineering Science in Osney Mead.  The post is funded by Innovate UK under the Digital Security by Design programme and is fixed-term to 31st Jan 2025.   This project will provide hardware-enforced protected communication between endpoint devices and security-critical infrastructure utilizing a Quantum Resistant Mesh VPN infrastructure developed in Rust using the ARM CHERI-Morello platform. Key to the project is the development of realistic domain use cases. The successful post holder will lead the development of the use case around the smart energy system and the explosion of connected network devices, all of which must be secure and in which the system user must have high levels of assurance. This will include liaison with relevant stakeholders including network equipment manufacturers such as transformer manufacturers, Distribution System Operators and for the future smart grid will include net system entrants such as Vehicle 2grid system operators etc.   You should hold a DPhil/PhD in a relevant subject (or be near completion), have software development and Linux/BSD system management experience, and have ideally researched on topics of the application of technical cybersecurity systems in user environments.     Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor David Wallom (email: david.wallom@oerc.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 26 January 2023 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 David Wallom	Vacancy ID :	162791
Contact Phone :	01865 610601	Closing Date & Time :	26-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	david.wallom@oerc.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	34308 - 42155

44. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Programmable Network Devices
Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ
This is a re-advertisement. Previous Applicants need not apply.   We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Programmable Network Devices to join the Computing Infrastructure research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford).  The post is funded by Horizon Europe (UKRI Guarantee) and is fixed-term for 12 months with potential further extension subject to confirmed additional funding.   You will be contributing to a new Horizon Europe research project on Edge-Intelligence, with a focus on dynamic swarm networking. You will contribute to the development of hardware-accelerated in-network operations of swarm networking, and the embedding of network security for the system using programmable data planes. Your role will include the design, implementation and evaluation of different parts in the system, and the integration with other partners in the consortium.   You should possess (or be working toward) a PhD in Engineering, Computer Science or other related field, with established knowledge in computer networks and programmable network devices, significant coding experience (Python and preferably P4) and a record of working in a Linux environment and related scripting languages.   Informal enquiries may be addressed to Noa Zilberman (email: noa.zilberman@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 23 January 2023 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 post), CV and the details of two referees as part of your application.   The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Contact Person :	Noa Zilberman	Vacancy ID :	162672
Contact Phone :		Closing Date & Time :	23-Jan-2023 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 7	Contact Email :	noa.zilberman@eng.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) :	£34,308 - £42,155 per annum

45. Postdoctoral Scientist in Neurodegenerative disease biomarkers – GSK Institute of Molecular and Computational Medicine Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, Roosevelt Drive, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7BN and the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU A highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher looking to develop an independent research career is required to join the NDCN team in the first instance, reporting to Dr Alexander Thompson and Associate Professor Laura Parkkinen, with oversight from the IMCM Programme Manager and IMCM co-director Professor John Todd.   This post provides an exciting opportunity to join the newly established multidisciplinary Oxford-GSK Institute for Molecular & Computational Medicine (IMCM) operating within Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM) in collaboration with Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience (NDCN), Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) and Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG). Researchers working under IMCM will be allocated to specific projects in the first instance, however, may be reallocated to other IMCM projects in the future appropriate to the researcher’s experience and skill set. You will be employed by the University of Oxford and must be willing to work on a cross-cutting departmental basis (currently DPAG, NDPH, NDM and NDCN) depending on scientific phasing of the IMCM projects.   You will develop assays in neurodegenerative diseases; namely TDP-43 and alpha-synuclein RT-QuIC (real-time quaking-induced conversion) or seed amplification assays (SAAs). You will employ various morphological and biochemical techniques, such as conformation stability assays, transmission electron microscope coupled (TEM) with microgold, to study TDP-43 and alpha-synuclein fibrils, and develop research questions, testing hypotheses and analyzing scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. You will manage own academic research and administrative activities, which will involve small-scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet given deadlines.   It is essential that you hold a PhD/ DPhil (or close to completion) in a relevant subject, and have demonstrable experience in amyloid chemistry and assay development/optimization, together with working knowledge of statistical programs relevant to basic research. You will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present  results and represent the research group at meetings, and be able to conduct high quality research and produce relevant publications. It is essential that you are able to work independently, and manage own time and work to strict 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 5 years in the first instance, and is funded by GSK.   Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 23 January 2023 will be considered.   Please quote **162713 **on all correspondence.   Contact Person : Kaitlin Beazley Vacancy ID : 162713 Contact Phone : 01865 287734 Closing Date & Time : 23-Jan-2023 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : Grade 7: £34,308 – £42,155 with a discretionary range to £46,047 p.a.

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