Research Assistant

About the role

The Department of Biology is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant for 1 year. This post is financially supported by the funds from the Royal Society awarded to Dr Jani Bolla. The work is to be conducted in his lab in the Department Biology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RB. The postholder will support ongoing research that aims to unravel the molecular architecture of the TOC complex using structural tools.

The role of the individual will be as follows: (i) to be responsible for the generation and maintenance of various transgenic plant lines; (ii) to grow a large number of plants and extract proteins from isolated chloroplasts; (iii) to perform mass spectrometry analysis and probe protein-protein interactions.

About you

The successful candidate will work closely with other group members to assist them with mass spectrometry analysis. They must work as part of a team, be willing to learn new methods and skills, and have excellent communication skills. The role will also include protocol development. The postholder is expected to be organised, with excellent record keeping and have the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, including training junior members in the group. Desirable experience includes previous experience with growing plants (Arabidopsis thaliana) and purifying proteins for mass spectrometry and interactomics analysis, although training will be provided. See the job description for the full list of selection criteria.

How to apply

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.  Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 09 July 2024.

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