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

Pay Scale: STANDARD RESEARCH GRADE 7 

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

Location: Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford

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

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) 

About the role

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

This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the Medical Research Council for up to 6 months in the first instance.

The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.  

What We Offer

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

•       An excellent contributory pension scheme  

•       38 days annual leave 

•       A comprehensive range of childcare services 

•       Family leave schemes 

•       Cycle loan scheme 

•       Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs 

•       Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans 

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

About you 

Applicants should hold a PhD/DPhil or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject area related to Biology, biotechnology, photonics or biophysics and possess sufficient specialist knowledge to work within the established research programme.  You will have knowledge and experience in molecular, cellular or chromosome biology and have the capacity to learn and develop skills in cytometry and have a rigorous approach to data collection and reproducibility.  Experimental and analysis skills are essential as is having the capacity to communicate with others and conveying information in a clear and concise manner.  You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to work as part of a team and individually.

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 178712. You will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. 

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to  

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

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