Q: What qualifications are required for this Postdoctoral Research Associate role?

The successful candidate must hold a PhD/DPhil in molecular plant biology or biochemistry. Key skills include gene and protein expression analysis , protein purification from heterologous hosts, generating transgenic plants , and phylogenetic sequence comparison. Desirable: experience growing plants. Training provided. See postdoc success tips and postdoc jobs .

Q: What are the main responsibilities in this plant biology research position?

Responsibilities include: (i) analyse gene and protein expression ; (ii) express and purify proteins from heterologous hosts; (iii) generate transgenic plants ; (iv) compare protein and nucleotide sequences for phylogenetic relations. Focus on signalling pathways for adaptive responses to hypoxia in Marchantia polymorpha . Work in Synoxys lab, assist team with gene characterisation. Explore research jobs .

Q: How do I apply for this University of Oxford Research Associate position?

Apply online via University portal by 23 April 2026, 12:00 noon . Upload CV and supporting statement addressing selection criteria with examples. Interviews end of April. Contact: recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk or Prof Francesco Licausi. Use our free resume template and cover letter template for applications.

Q: What is the salary, duration, and employment type for this postdoc role?

Salary : £39,424 - £43,984 per annum (Research Grade 7). Employment type : Fixed-term until 30 October 2026 , available from May 2026 . Funded by BBSRC grant BB/X001059/1 . Full-time in Department of Biology . Check professor salaries for comparisons.

Q: What is the research focus of this Marchantia polymorpha project at Oxford?

Project: ' Regulation of adaptive responses to flood-induced hypoxia in Marchantia polymorpha '. Study signalling pathways activating physiological adaptations in the liverwort. Conducted in Synoxys lab. Ideal for experts in plant molecular biology . Learn more via postdoctoral success guide and research assistant jobs .

Q: Is there visa sponsorship or support for international applicants?

The job post does not explicitly mention visa sponsorship . University of Oxford supports equal opportunities and diverse applicants. Check official job description and contact HR at 01865275000 or recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk for eligibility. See higher ed jobs for global opportunities.

Question 1

What qualifications are required for this Postdoctoral Research Associate role?

Accepted Answer

The successful candidate must hold a PhD/DPhil in molecular plant biology or biochemistry. Key skills include gene and protein expression analysis, protein purification from heterologous hosts, generating transgenic plants, and phylogenetic sequence comparison. Desirable: experience growing plants. Training provided. See postdoc success tips and postdoc jobs.

Question 2

What are the main responsibilities in this plant biology research position?

Accepted Answer

Responsibilities include: (i) analyse gene and protein expression; (ii) express and purify proteins from heterologous hosts; (iii) generate transgenic plants; (iv) compare protein and nucleotide sequences for phylogenetic relations. Focus on signalling pathways for adaptive responses to hypoxia in Marchantia polymorpha. Work in Synoxys lab, assist team with gene characterisation. Explore research jobs.

Question 3

How do I apply for this University of Oxford Research Associate position?

Accepted Answer

Apply online via University portal by 23 April 2026, 12:00 noon. Upload CV and supporting statement addressing selection criteria with examples. Interviews end of April. Contact: recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk or Prof Francesco Licausi. Use our free resume template and cover letter template for applications.

Question 4

What is the salary, duration, and employment type for this postdoc role?

Accepted Answer

Salary: £39,424 - £43,984 per annum (Research Grade 7). Employment type: Fixed-term until 30 October 2026, available from May 2026. Funded by BBSRC grant BB/X001059/1. Full-time in Department of Biology. Check professor salaries for comparisons.

Question 5

What is the research focus of this Marchantia polymorpha project at Oxford?

Accepted Answer

Project: 'Regulation of adaptive responses to flood-induced hypoxia in Marchantia polymorpha'. Study signalling pathways activating physiological adaptations in the liverwort. Conducted in Synoxys lab. Ideal for experts in plant molecular biology. Learn more via postdoctoral success guide and research assistant jobs.

Question 6

Is there visa sponsorship or support for international applicants?

Accepted Answer

The job post does not explicitly mention visa sponsorship. University of Oxford supports equal opportunities and diverse applicants. Check official job description and contact HR at 01865275000 or recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk for eligibility. See higher ed jobs for global opportunities.

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