The Department of Biochemistry is recruiting two Associate Professors in the broad areas of Microbiology and Metabolism. One post is associated with a Tutorial Fellowship at St Catherine’s College and the other at St Peter’s College.We particularly welcome applications from researchers working in microbiology (prokaryotic or eukaryotic, for the St Catherine’s post) or metabolism (molecular, cellular, ‘omic, for the St Peter’s post), but we will also consider applicants working in other areas of molecular and cellular biology. We are also keen to hear from candidates who specialise in technology or method development to advance their disciplines.

These appointments are the first two of four new academic positions named the Louise Johnson Associate Professorships, in recognition of Professor Louise Johnson’s pioneering research in the Department and her unstinting mentorship of women and other underrepresented scientists.

Applications are encouraged from early or mid-career researchers leading innovative and independent programmes of work. We particularly encourage applications from women, black and asian, and minority ethnic candidates, and individuals from other backgrounds that are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford. You will be joining a friendly, vibrant, democratic and international academic community, and a department that already has strong representation of women in leadership roles, and one in which everyone feels valued and is treated fairly.

Depending on your research topic, you will join one of our collaborative interdisciplinary research themes applying biochemical, biophysical and computational approaches to major questions in cell & developmental biology, genetics, microbiology, human health and infectious disease processes. High quality laboratory & office space will be provided in the Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, where you will gain access to outstanding colleagues, facilities and expertise to support your research, including state of the art biological imaging, structural biology and biochemical facilities. We have a strong commitment to career development and mentoring at all career stages, and all our groups have access to a range of departmental and University training programmes.

In addition to your research, you will contribute to teaching the next generation of Biochemists through our 4-year Masters-level degree course in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry and by acting as a Tutorial Fellow at either St. Catherine’s or St. Peter’s College.

You should have a higher degree (DPhil/PhD) and postdoctoral experience in a relevant biologically-related science; an internationally recognised research record, or clear potential to achieve this, demonstrated through impactful publications appropriate to your career stage; the ability to develop and lead an independent research programme, promote ethical and inclusive research culture, and secure research funding; a commitment to teaching and inspiring undergraduates from all backgrounds, helping them to realise their full potential; strong communication and interpersonal skills; the ability and willingness to contribute to departmental and college administration, outreach, and widening access.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the ‘Apply’ link herein.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon onFriday 31 October 2025. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held over three days between01-03 December 2025in Oxford.

£57,986 to £77,366 per annum - Grade 10a: Combined University and College salary, increasing each year to the top of the scale, plus a college housing allowance and other benefits.

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