Postdoctoral Research Associate: The Department of Biology at the University of Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an ERC-funded project. This role involves studying the interactions at the plant-pathogen interface, with the aim of developing new strategies for crop protection.
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area
- Molecular mechanisms underpinning extracellular manipulation of the host during infection.
- Plant-pathogen interactions.
Location
Department of Biology, South Parks Rd, Oxford, OX1 3RB, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification
- Extensive experience in molecular cloning, protein expression, and purification.
- Strong background in using co-immunoprecipitation, enzymatic assays, and activity-based labeling techniques.
- Proficiency in reverse genetics to study plant and pathogen components.
- Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary research team.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and dedication to research.
Job Description
- Verify predicted protein-protein interactions using co-immunoprecipitation.
- Establish enzymatic assays and activity-based labeling to demonstrate the effects of target manipulation.
- Utilize reverse genetics to deplete components from both plant and pathogen, illustrating their importance in pathogen virulence and plant immunity.
- Collaborate with team members to explore new strategies for crop protection based on the results from these studies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary research and contribute to publications resulting from the project.
How to Apply
Applicants should include the following documents:
- Application letter.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A list addressing the job criteria.
- Names and contact information of two academic references.
Where Covid-19 has affected your work or research outputs, please provide an additional paragraph explaining this disruption in your supporting statement.
Submit your application to: recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk
For further inquiries, contact: renier.vanderhoorn@biology.ox.ac.uk
Last Date for Apply
12.00 noon on 02 August 2024
Additional Information
- Vacancy ID: 173946
- Salary: £36,024 – £39,347 per annum
- Contact Person: HR Team
- Job Post File Size: 530.6 KB
Join us in this exciting project to advance our understanding of plant-pathogen interactions and contribute to global crop protection strategies.
