The Department of Biological and Medical Sciences of Oxford Brookes University is seeking a post-doctoral research scientist for work on characterising the action of plant extracts on the activity of the GABA receptor (RDL) from diverse insect species.

 

Experience in two-electrode voltage-clamp electrode physiology is highly desirable. Experience in basic molecular biology techniques including PCR and DNA cloning would be advantageous.

 

The post is full time during a fixed term for 6 months starting January 2018.

 

The post will be supervised by Andrew Jones. Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Andrew Jones via email (a.jones@brookes.ac.uk).

 

You should have experience in:

 

Two-electrode voltage-clamp electrophysiology

PCR and preparation of plasmid DNA

Preparation of solutions.

International applicants from outside the EU will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

 

Location : Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus