Research Assistant - Protein and Antibody Production

Location: Department of Paediatrics, Draper Group, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, South Parks Road, Oxford

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity in the Department of Paediatrics, for a Research Assistant working on the preclinical development of malaria vaccines and antibody therapeutics. The role will be varied and provide core support to the research group led by Prof Simon Draper, in particular assisting with sterile cell culture, cloning, protein vaccine production and high-throughput antibody production and characterisation.

You will be supporting the general protein/antibody work within the group, which includes general lab duties (maintaining supplies, consumables and instruments); preparing reagents; cataloguing frozen samples; and some data analysis. This will require you to be highly organised, have good interpersonal skills and be able to interact productively and collaboratively with other team members.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

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

This is a full-time post, fixed term for 18 months, funded by USAID in the first instance and is based at the Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building.

This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices developed across the department.

We encourage staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.

Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.

About you

We are looking for a motivated individual with a relevant degree in the area of biomedical science or a similar related field. You will be highly organised, have good interpersonal skills and be able to interact productively and collaboratively with other team members. Proven experience in a laboratory environment, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Dr Kirsty McHugh using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 08 January 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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