Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of protein science? We are seeking a talented and driven postdoctoral researcher to join a BBSRC-funded project in Single Molecule Proteomics . This ambitious initiative is led by Professor Justin Benesch and brings together a multidisciplinary team from the Universities of Oxford, Liverpool, and Cambridge.

About the Project

This collaborative effort aims to revolutionize how we identify proteins and their modifications—especially phosphorylation, which plays a critical role in regulating protein function but remains elusive with current technologies. We’re developing a novel platform to uncover the hidden dynamics of proteins in health and disease.

Your Role

As a postdoc on this project, you will be part of a dynamic team working at the intersection of protein biochemistry and structural analysis. You will contribute to protein production, purification and analysis of constructs to test the devices developed in the group. Your expertise in structural and conformational analysis using mass spectrometry will be key to validating the reagents.

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

Your expertise in structural and conformational analysis using mass spectrometry will be key to validating the reagents.

Please submit a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

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

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, on 2 October 2025. 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.