"Postdoctoral Research Associate"

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Location: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, OX1 3EL

The Mosher lab is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead a project investigating the assembly of grass-specific RNA Polymerases. The selected candidate must have expertise in affinity purification of plant polymerases and associated proteins. Successful applicants will have a PhD in the life sciences and a record of research productivity. Good communication skills, organization, and record-keeping are also essential. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently to move a project forward while operating in a collaborative research environment. It is also expected that this project will be a launchpad for additional research questions and Prof. Mosher will support the submission of fellowship applications.

How to apply

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This post is full time, available till 28 February 2027 and available from 01 March 2026.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 12 February 2026. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

Contact Person: HR
Vacancy ID: 184585
Closing Date & Time: 12-Feb-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7
Contact Email: hr@biology.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): Researcher Grade 7.1 – 7.5: £39,424 - £43,984 per annum, inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting