Research Assistant

Location: NDCLS, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU

Job Description 

Post: Research Assistant in Gene Therapy (Full Time) 

Closing date changed to 25/09/2024

Contract Type: Fixed-term for 12 months with possibility of extension  

We are seeking a Research Assistant to work with the Gene Medicine Group to develop gene theraputics for a range of lung diseases. The group is directed by Professors Deborah Gill and Steve Hyde at the University of Oxford, and based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. 

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team-worker willing to support multiple gene therapy projects. The applicant will contribute to the production and testing of new Lentiviral vectors for therapeutic application, which will include the large-scale manufacture of purified virus batches. 

This is a unique opportunity for a research scientist to contribute to the clinical development of new gene therapy products from first inception, proof-of-concept testing through to successful manufacturing. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant biological science subject with expertise in molecular/cell biology and relevant laboratory experience in line with the duties of the posts, as outlined in the Job Description.

The position is available immediately.

For further details see: Gene Medicine Group

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. In your cover letter please indicate how you meet the essential and desirable selection criteria.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25 September 2024. Please quote reference number 174602 in all correspondence. 

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