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Postdoctoral Scientist Protein Production
Applications to be received by 12pm on Friday 9th of November 2018
Applications are invited for an experienced postdoctoral protein production
scientist to join the ARUK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute (ODDI) and
contribute and/or lead drug discovery projects. This is an exciting and
challenging opportunity to work at the interface between academic and
pharmaceutical research and play a role in discovering new therapeutic
approaches for the treatment of Alzheimers...
Applications are invited for an experienced postdoctoral protein production
scientist to join the ARUK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute (ODDI) and
contribute and/or lead drug discovery projects. This is an exciting and
challenging opportunity to work at the interface between academic and
pharmaceutical research and play a role in discovering new therapeutic
approaches for the treatment of Alzheimers disease and other
neurodegenerative diseases causing dementia.
Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil or equivalent and have expertise in protein
biochemistry and molecular biology, such as cloning and mutagenesis. The
successful candidate will have excellent knowledge and experience of
expressing human proteins in bacterial and eukaryotic expression systems. You
will be primarily responsible for producing and purifying proteins in large
scale in support of assay development/screening for a range of projects. An
aptitude for trouble-shooting technical problems and precise approach to
record keeping are essential. In addition, you might have some experience in
leading early stage projects by designing protein production strategies as
required, and the ability/knowledge to coordinate other project activities to
advance projects to the next milestone. You must have the confidence and
ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
This full-time post is available for a fixed-term to 31 August 2020, in the
first instance, and is available to start immediately. The postholder will be
an integrated member of the ODDI, reporting to the Head of Biology in the
ODDI, and will be based in NDM Research Building and Old Road Campus Research
Building, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford.
Further particulars, including details of how to apply, can be obtained from
the document below. Applications for this vacancy should be made online and
you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your
application.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Friday 9 November 2018.
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We are interested in recruiting talented and enthusiastic scientists in particular with a drug discovery background, and therefore encourage applications throughout the year. Please do not hesitate to contact us to express your interest, or with any other recruitment related enquiries.
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