Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Synthetic Chemistry : Oxford, OX1 3TA, United Kingdom

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Synthetic Chemistry
Grade 7 in range £29,837 – £33,562

New fluorescent probes for labelling nucleic acids

We are requesting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work under the supervision of Professor Tom Brown and Dr Veronica Buckle on a research project funded by BBSRC. The Project involves development of new fluorescent probes for imaging. The successful candidate will work with scientists in Oxford Chemistry and the Weatherall Institute for Molecular Medicine (WIMM). Applicants will need a PhD in either chemistry, biological chemistry, molecular/chemical biology or a relevant subject area or have submitted their thesis prior to taking up the post. Expertise will be required in synthetic chemistry and some of the following: DNA chemistry/purification, biological/medicinal chemistry. The post will be based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, South Parks Rd, Oxford, OX1 3TA and the Weatherall Institute, Oxford OX3 9DS.

The position is funded for a period of 15 months.

Details of the group’s research can be found at:

Professor Brown’s Group and Dr Buckle’s Group/

Please quote reference 112496 in all correspondence.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 15th April 2014. Applicants should be available to start work in Oxford as soon as possible. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:
Postdoctoral Research Associate – 112496