Research Assistant Oxford, England
University of Oxford
Full Time
Oxford, England
34308 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
A Postdoctoral Research Assistant position in the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health (WRH) is available to start as soon as possible. The post is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in acquiring experience of research in a world-class academic unit (see http://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk).
Reporting to the Professor Karl Morten. The post holder is a member of a research group with responsibility for the provision of research support in a new research project investigating the presence of low level of pathogens in patients suffering with Chronic Lyme disease/Long Lyme. Using shotgun meta-genomic sequencing and new culture approaches to identify pathogens and establish the impact of long-term antibiotics on Chronic Lyme patients.
The key duties of this role will include contributing to the development of research, determining the most appropriate methodologies to test hypotheses, select, follow, and adapt experimental protocols including new protocols to establish L-Form cultures from patient’s blood, gather, analyse and present scientific data, contribute to scientific reports and manage own research activities.
The suitable candidate must hold a first degree in a relevant subject area, together with relevant experience, have the ability to manage own research and administrative activities, have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings. Previous experience of following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies is also essential for this role.
The post is offered on a part-time basis (11 hours per week) and is fixed term for 1 year in the first instance. We are looking for the post holder to start as soon as possible.
Applications for flexible working arrangements including job sharing are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 and interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd March 2023.
