Job Description

Pay Scale:

STANDARD RESEARCH GRADE 7

Salary ()

: 42,794 to 47,779 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

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the lab of Professor Toby Warnecke who will have responsibility for carrying out research for a project on histone variants in hyperthermophile archaea. The Warnecke lab study the evolution of chromatin from a comparative perspective, with a particular focus on less-studied organisms such as archaea, many of which also use histones as major chromatin building blocks, and non-model bacteria. In the lab we combine a variety of computational and experimental techniques, including phylogenomics, comparative functional genomics, genetics, microbiology, in vitro biochemistry and synthetic biology. We strive to create an environment that enables open, curiosity-driven science, where cross disciplinary work, especially combining computational and experimental approaches, is actively encouraged.

This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the BBSRC 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

You will hold a PhD/DPhil, or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in a subject relevant to Biochemistry and have specialist knowledge on an aspect which is pertinent to the project, such as chromatin biology, molecular evolutionary analysis, molecular dynamics, functional genomics data analysis or molecular genetics. You will have the ability to manage your own academic research and administrative activities and have a track record, commensurate to your career stage, of contributing to publications and presentations in a lead capacity. The ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation is also expected as is having excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication and present research proposals and results.

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

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID

184271

. You will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to recruitment@bioch.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is

12.00 noon

on

Monday 26th January 2026

. Only applications received before this time can be considered. Interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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