Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Molecular Microbiology and Vaccine Development

Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, South Parks Road, Oxford
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join Professor Christoph Tang's research group based at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology. We aim to understand how human specific bacteria colonise niches in the body, evade elimination by the immune system, and cause disease. We study various organisms that are leading causes of disease, including Neisseria, Shigella, and pathogenic E. coli. The group is interested in defining the mechanisms of pathogenesis and applying these findings to the development of vaccines and therapeutics.
You will be responsible for managing your own academic research under supervision of Professor Tang. You will join an interactive, dynamic group applying multidisciplinary approaches to understand and tackle infections caused by human bacterial pathogens. The post-holder will develop interventions for the prevention or treatment of bacterial infection.

The successful candidate should hold, or be close to completion of, PhD/DPhil in molecular microbiology or biochemistry and have relevant experience in molecular bacteriology, as well as biochemistry and bioinformatics. You must have excellent communication skills, the ability to effectively manage research projects as well as have proven track record of publications. Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work as part of a team are essential.