We are looking for a full-time postdoc to join our labs in the Centre for Functional Genomics at Oxford Brookes University for 1.5 years to work on a BBSRC-funded project to create a library of transgenic flies with endogenously tagged transcription factors. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a unique functional genomics resource for the Drosophila community and will gain extensive experience in state-of-the-art genome engineering, transgenesis, chromatin profiling, and large-scale resource generation. The project offers excellent opportunities for publication, collaboration, and development of leadership skills valuable in both academia and biotechnology.  

The main tasks will include cloning of transgenesis constructs and generation and validation of transgenic flies (injections, crosses). Additionally, the postdoc will perform basic characterisation of select fly lines using immunostaining and CUT&RUN. They will oversee the main lab work and collaborate closely with the other team members (two technicians and two research fellows). 

An ideal candidate would already have experience with Drosophila genetics and fly transgenesis. 

The annual salary is £36,636 (rising to £39,906), and the start date is as soon as possible.

Please send any informal inquiries and questions to Korneel Hens (khens@brookes.ac.uk) or Sebastian Kittelmann (skittelmann@brookes.ac.uk) and see https://my.corehr.com/pls/oburecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=193486 for further information and application instructions.