Research Assistant

The Department of Biology is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant to work on a BBSRC project awarded to Prof Francesco Licausi. The work is to be conducted in his lab in the Department of Biology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RB. The postholder will support the group with general lab activities and plant growth. The group works with a variety of plant species including Arabidopsis thaliana, Camelina sativa and Solanum tuberosum as models to investigate opportunities to improve crop yield under stress conditions.

The duties will include managing research support in the lab and plant growth facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, placing orders for the group, collecting parcels, keeping track of reagents and seed stocks, supervising plant growth space usage and management (watering/ pest control/ plant disposal), taking care of shipping materials with couriers and regular mail.

The successful candidate will have a relevant bachelor’s degrees. You will demonstrate relevant experience in molecular plant biology and will work closely with other group members to assist them with their research. You must work as part of a team, be willing to help others and manage them to ensure a plant working environment. The postholder is expected to be organised, with excellent record keeping and have the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Francesco Licausi (francesco.licausi@biology.ox.ac.uk).

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 and is available from 1 May 2025.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 31 March 2025, interviews are likely to be scheduled to take place in mid-April.

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