Research Assistant – Parkinson’s Biomarkers & Seeding

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Translational Neuropathology Group (TNG) at the University of Oxford is recruiting a Research Assistant to work on the Deciphering the Aggregatome project. Based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, you will contribute to experimental characterisation and quantification of α-synuclein seeding and handle human biosamples under supervision.

The role offers collaboration across a multinational research program.

Responsibilities

• Optimise, perform and quality-control α-synuclein SAAs on cerebrospinal fluid and brain-derived material
• Prepare and analyse human biosamples and contribute to data and protocol sharing within the consortium
• Collaborate with scientists in Oxford and across the ASAP Collaborative Research Network to develop translational neuropathology skills

Job description

The Translational Neuropathology Group (TNG) at the University of Oxford is recruiting a Research Assistant to work on the Deciphering the Aggregatome project. Based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, you will contribute to experimental characterisation and quantification of α-synuclein seeding and handle human biosamples under supervision.

The role offers collaboration across a multinational research program.