Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford 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 3 years Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) About the role The Lau Lab is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join us, to study how the malaria parasite cytoskeleton organises the cell. Our research projects require a creative, multidisciplinary approach, and as such provide opportunities across parasitology, structural biology, biochemistry and cell biology including single molecule fluorescence microscopy, CRISPR/Cas9 and cryo electron microscopy. You will join our enthusiastic lab in the Department of Biochemistry. We aim to upskill all our members and work together to answer important biological questions about how cytoskeletal proteins are used by disease-relevant organisms. We have access to excellent facilities such as the Central Oxford Structural and Molecular Imaging centre (COSMIC), as well as the Micron imaging facility. This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the Wellcome Trust for up to 3 years 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 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