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Research Assistant in betacoronavirus vaccinology

University of Oxford - MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit

Location: Oxford
Salary: £34,982 to £40,855 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 3rd April 2025
Closes: 1st May 2025
Job Ref: 178716
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our team focused on novel betacoronavirus vaccine development at the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford. This role centres on projects related to the development of alternative mosaic nanoparticle pan-SARS-like betacoronavirus vaccines. We are working towards developing novel mosaic nanoparticle vaccines against sarbecoviruses that are more potent and easier to manufacture. The postholder will play a key role in supporting the pre-clinical development of these new vaccine candidates, including their production, characterisation, and evaluation of immune responses.
 
About You
The postholder is expected to manage own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues, attention to detail and evaluation of the literature in vaccine research, immunology and virology, to develop and perform in in vivo and in vitro assays, Responsible for general laboratory management and administration, including stock control of laboratory consumables, gather, analyse, and present scientific data from a variety of sources, and contribute to scientific reports and journal articles and the presentation of data/papers at conferences. Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.
 
You will hold a qualification in relevant area of science (e.g., immunology, virology, molecular biology, or related disciplines), have experience working in a research laboratory, proficiency in tissue culture and molecular. Experience in working with laboratory animals or willingness to undergo training to work with laboratory animals are essential for this post.
 
The post is full-time and fixed-term for 2 years.
 
Benefits of working
University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
 
Application Process
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 01/05/2025 will be considered.
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