Research Assistant

Location: - CAMS Oxford Institute, Building for Molecular Physiology, Roosevelt Drive, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7BN

Salary: - Research Grade 6: Salary in range £34,982 - £38,674 per annum (pro rata). This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata). 

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual for the role of Research Assistant, to support Dr Christina Heroven on a Wellcome Trust-funded project at CAMS Oxford Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine. 

You will be responsible for designing, expressing and purifying recombinant proteins from mammalian or bacterial cells. You will determine the most appropriate methodologies to test hypotheses and use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment. You will perform biophysical, biochemical and cellular assays to characterise the activity of synthetic proteins. You will ensure basic principles of cell culture are met and support the routine maintenance of cells. You will also share responsibility for maintaining and managing stocks of chemicals, laboratory reagents, and consumables. You will manage your own tasks, projects and administrative activities, where appropriate that involves small scale project management and to coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. Additionally, you will contribute to scientific reports and journal articles and the presentation of data/papers at conferences. 

To be successful in this role, it is essential that you hold a BSc in biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry or related scientific areas together with experience of laboratory support in a life science laboratory. You will also have experience in the preparation of common buffers and basic laboratory techniques. You will be able to manage own research and administrative activities, including the ability to prioritize and manage a varied workload in order to meet deadlines. You will have excellent communications kills with the flexibility of working independently and as part of a team. Having experience in protein expression and purification is desirable.  

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 18 months and is funded by the Wellcome. 

Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 17 April 2025 will be considered. Please quote 178659 on all correspondence.

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