"Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology and Bioengineering"

About the role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology and Bioengineering to work under the supervision of Professor Yimon Aye for a period of up to 12 months.

The project involves developing and applying a novel integrated platform to study the chemical molecular mechanisms and signalling consequences of reactive small-molecule metabolites within important biological contexts including host-pathogen interactions and tumor-immune microenvironment.

The project further leverages state-of-the-art chemical biology tools in unison with advanced genetic and biochemical concepts and models, include zebrafish and mice. The project is funded by European Research Council Advanced (ERC-AdG) Grant.

Find out more about the Aye research and group

About you

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, or a related area (or be close to completion), prior to taking up the appointment.

The research requires experience and supple mindset in interdisciplinary research. Expected background skillsets include, for instance, small-molecule chemistry, biochemistry, cell-based, and model organism studies.

You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.

The post will be based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA and Rodney Porter Building, Sibthorp Road, off South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU and is available from January 2026.

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. In your supporting statement (<4 pages), please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description.

Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Friday, 27 February 2026, UK time. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.

Contact: HR Team | hr@chem.ox.ac.uk
Vacancy ID: 184887
Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7
Salary: £39,424 - £47,779