Research Assistant in Microbiology Oxford, England
University of Oxford
Full Time
Oxford, England
32332 - 38205 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly-motivated Research Assistant to join the research group of Professor Christoph Tang. The post holder’s primary responsibilities will be to conduct research, and to work independently in a laboratory handling enteric pathogens. The project will involve studying virulence and resistance plasmids in Shigella and other enteric pathogens. This requires experience of transformation of bacterial transformation with plasmid DNA, immuno-fluorescence imaging of bacteria, and confocal microscopy.
The post-holder must have a BSc in a relevant subject (microbiology, molecular biology, or biomedical science). It is essential that candidates have practical experience in working with bacterial pathogens, in particular at containment level 3. Evident ability to work independently with human pathogens is required. Candidates must have good communication and record keeping skills and the ability to effectively manage research projects. Good organisational skills and willingness to work as part of a team are essential. Some work will be in a LMIC, so prior work in LMICs is a requirement.
This is a full-time position available for 3 years. If you are interested in this role, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Monday 25 September 2023. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
