Research Assistant

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building
Sherrington Road
Oxford
OX1 3QU

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to work on a project to characterize novel mouse models of cerebellar ataxia. The project is funded by UKRI-MRC and represents an exciting opportunity to work within a stimulating research environment on a project of clinical relevance.

Your duties will include undertaking laboratory experiments; molecular biology, biochemistry, immunocytochemistry, animal behaviour; interpretation of data; imaging analysis; and preparation of data for publication. You will be part of a team but are also expected to work independently.

Applicants must hold, or be near completion of, a BSc/MSc in a relevant area of research. You will be highly motivated, have strong practical laboratory experience and good knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases. The ability to design experiments, trouble-shoot technical problems, be meticulous in practical work and in record keeping is essential.

The post is full-time and available immediately for two years in the first instance. The post will be based in the Cerebellar Disease Group, Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, Sherrington Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Esther Becker (esther.becker@ndcn.ox.ac.uk).

Please see the below 'Job Description' for further details on the responsibilities and selection criteria, as well as further information about the university and how to apply.

The post is full-time for a fixed-term of 24 months in the first instance.

Only applications received before Tuesday 17^th September will be considered.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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