Location: | Oxford |
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Salary: | From £33,882 per annum with an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata) - Grade 6. We would also look at taking on a grade 5 with the criteria changed to match. |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 21st November 2024 |
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Closes: | 27th November 2024 |
Job Ref: | 176711 |
The University of Oxford is seeking for a Laboratory Technician/ Post-graduate Research Assistant to work at the Centre for Human Genetics and the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Facility. They will join a wider team of clinicians and research personnel in delivering the CAREFOL-HT project. An antenatal study investigating the role of tetrahydrobiopterin in hypertensive pregnancies. The Research Assistant will be responsible for culturing human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and performing endothelial tube formation assays, among other duties.
The successful candidate will hold a Bachelors in an appropriate subject area or HND in Biomedical Science, have an interest and experience in placental and vascular function in hypertensive pregnancies as well as knowledge in preeclampsia, associated therapies, and use of computational science in healthcare. The candidate should also have experience in one or more techniques in molecular, protein and cell biology, as outlined in the Job Description.
Application Process
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement, please explain why you would like to do this role and how you meet the selection criteria in the job description. If you would like further information about the role, please contact: Paul Leeson, paul.leeson@cardiov.ox.ac.uk
Interviews are expected to be held during the week of 16th December 2024
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