Postdoctoral Research Associate in structural neurobiology

at  University of Oxford

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7
Salary (£): £36,024 - £44,263 per annum
Location: Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 months in the first instance
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

WHAT WE OFFER

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the team of Prof. Elena Seiradake. The Seiradake group specialises in structural biology, cell biology and neurobiology, providing access to expertise and training in these areas. The successful candidate will focus on the structures and functions of adhesion receptors. The work will involve some or all of the following methods: single particle cryo-electron microscopy, cryo-electron tomography, X-ray crystallography, surface plasmon resonance, protein engineering, mammalian cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, immunostaining.
This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the Wellcome Trust for up to 12 months in the first instance.
The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.