Research Assistant in Immunology

University of Oxford - Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£34,982 to £40,855 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	5th February 2025
Closes:	3rd March 2025
Job Ref:	178001

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a flourishing research program led by Dr. Rachel Tanner, studying tuberculosis (TB) in humans and cattle with a focus on novel vaccine development and evaluation. The successful applicant will be required to work across a range of immunology and microbiology projects, primarily evaluating the effects of environmental changes on mycobacteria and the host response to them. The work will be conducted at the Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research, Oxford.

The postholder will have excellent organisational and laboratory management skills and will be a team-player able to support other members of the group including a postdoc, graduate and undergraduate project students as required. The role will include performing experiments and day-to-day laboratory duties such as ordering and maintaining consumables and equipment, preparing reagents and documentation, shipping and cataloguing samples, and analysing data. Attention to detail is essential. You will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant biological subject.

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

This post is full-time and available immediately for 12 months.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 3 March 2025, interviews are likely to be scheduled for early April 2025.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system. Your supporting statement should explain how to meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

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