Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biophysical Chemistry to work under the supervision of Dr Weston Struwe for a period of 36 months. The project, funded by the MRC, centres on glycosylation of viral proteins and investigating glycan-specific interactions through the development of protein engineering, chemical biology and mass spectrometry techniques. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc with experience in recombinant protein expression/purification and an in-depth understanding of proteomics and chemical crosslinking mass spectrometry.
The postholder will be part of the new Kavli Institute for NanoScience Discovery – an exciting multidisciplinary research centre comprised of research groups from several University of Oxford Departments including Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Pathology, Physiology and Engineering (https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2020-12-03-10-million-gift-new-nanoscience-institute-oxford).
The successful candidate will work with the wider team, contribute to the development of new research areas and present their research findings at international conferences – all with an emphasis on career development and research independence.
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a relevant subject area, (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment. The research requires experience in mass spectrometry, proteomics and recombinant protein expression, purification and characterisation.
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, Kavli Institute for NanoScience Discovery, New Biochemistry Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU and is available from October 1st, 2021.
You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, 31 August 2021. 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.
