Research Assistant

Economicsnetwork; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biological research is seeking a passionate Research Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on the life cycle maintenance of schistosomes and molecular biology, contributing to groundbreaking research that impacts global health. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated team at the Department of Biology, utilizing cutting-edge techniques to generate vital data for understanding parasitic biology. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project that aims to make a difference in the lives of over a billion people affected by parasitic diseases.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in life cycle maintenance of schistosomes.
• Proficient in molecular biology techniques and NGS library preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the life cycle of schistosomes for research.
• Prepare NGS libraries for molecular biology projects.

Skills

life cycle maintenance of schistosomes

molecular biology

NGS library preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Parasite Biology Lab, led by Dr Gabriel Rinaldi at the Department of Biology is interested in the fundamental biology of parasitic worms that affect over 1 billion people worldwide. The team was relocated to the Department of Biology in October 2024 and is currently in the process of setting up the whole life cycle of schistosomes, which is essential for the generation of parasite material. Parasite material, including all developmental stages of Schistosoma spp, is used to generate large scale bulk and single cell omic databases and validate data-generated hypothesis. We are seeking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant with extensive experience in two main areas: (1) life cycle maintenance of schistosomes; (2) molecular biology and NGS library preparation.

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.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 26th May 2025, interviews are likely to be scheduled for early-mid June 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

£34,982 to £36,616 per annum : Researcher Grade 6.1 – 6.3