Research Assistant - Immunology

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multidisciplinary team at a renowned university dedicated to exploring human intestinal development and disease through advanced research methods. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively, develop technical skills, and contribute to impactful scientific publications while supporting career growth, including opportunities for PhD enrolment. The position is well-suited for candidates with a background in molecular biology, eager to advance in computational biology and laboratory techniques.

Benefits

38 days' paid holiday

Generous pension schemes

Travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Free entry to Botanic Gardens

Discounts at University museums

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in sterile laboratory techniques.
• Hands-on experience with at least two key laboratory techniques.
• Experience in working collaboratively within a research team.

Responsibilities

• Generating and analyzing high-quality data for discoveries.
• Contributing to high-impact publications.
• Managing research and administrative duties.

Skills

Sterile laboratory techniques

Precise pipetting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

BSc in Molecular Biology

MSc degree (advantageous)

Job description

About the Role

Join a multi-disciplinary team that explores human intestinal development and disease using cutting edge single cell and spatial biology technologies, organoid models and computational approaches. You will play a hands-on role in generating and analysing high-quality data that fuels discoveries, publications and therapeutic innovation.

https://www.rdm.ox.ac.uk/research/antanaviciute-group-computational-biology-and-tissue-immunology

We offer

• World-leading infrastructure and facilities

• Opportunity to learn cutting edge molecular techniques

• Opportunity to gain experience in high dimensional computational biology analysis pipelines

• Working within a collaborative and inter-disciplinary team of clinicians, molecular biologists and computational biologists

• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact publications

• Career development opportunities, including support for enrolment in PhD programmes

This post is for 1 year initially, with possibility of extension. Although the post is particularly well-suited to candidates who ultimately plan to pursue a PhD, we ask applicants to commit to at least 12 months in the role so that both you and the project can benefit from continuity.

About You

You will hold a BSc in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related field, with demonstrated proficiency in sterile laboratory techniques, precise pipetting and meticulous record-keeping. You will have hands-on experience with at least two key laboratory techniques, such as immunohistochemistry, qPCR, flow cytometry, histology, confocal microscopy or cell culture, and be confident in selecting and adapting protocols to suit experimental needs. You will be organised, capable of managing your own research and administrative duties, and experienced in working collaboratively within a research team. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to scientific problem-solving are essential. Additional research experience, an MSc degree, working with human tissue or complex culture systems or contributing to scientific publications, would be advantageous.

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 Thursday 12/06/2025 will be considered.

Contact Person :

HR Team

Vacancy ID :

179913

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

12-Jun-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

RESEARCH GRADE 6

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

£34,982 - £40,855 p.a.