Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, Biochemistry Department, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU Pay Scale: STANDARD RESEARCH GRADE 7 Salary (£): £42,794 - £47,779 per annum Location: Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford Contract type: Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 months Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) About the role The lab of Professor Matthew Higgins is seeking to appoint a talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Molecular Parasitology group at the Department of Biochemistry, who study the structural basis for host-parasite interactions mediated by human infective parasites that cause diseases such as malaria and sleeping sickness ( ). The postholder will aim to understand structures of critical host-pathogen interactions. This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the Wellcome Trust for up to 12 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. About you You should hold a PhD/DPhil, or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in a subject relative to Biochemistry or Structural Biology and have experience in protein expression and purification and the analysis of protein-protein interactions. You should also have experience of structural biology methods, in particular cryogenic electron microscopy and data processing. Enthusiasm for working in a laboratory environment, a pro-active determination to drive forward an important research project and a willingness to work with others is also expected, together with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 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. Application Process