Research Assistant and Laboratory Manager

Location South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QU

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Research Assistant and Laboratory Manager to join the lab of Dr Lars Jansen. You will be a central pillar in the function and organization of a highly dynamic, internationalized research team of Postdocs and students. You will assist team members in performing research projects in the area of chromatin and epigenetics in human cell culture. Research projects include elucidating the mechanisms of centromeric chromatin assembly and inheritance and developing methods to determine the contribution of cis-acting chromatin structure and trans-acting transcription factors in the maintenance of long-term memory following cytokine-mediated gene activation. You will also act as a laboratory manager and team manager, which will include ensuring the daily functioning of the research team, ordering supplies and stocking the lab as well as using and maintaining lab equipment. You will also play a central role in training and supervising junior students and postdocs during their experimental work.

This full-time fixed-term post is funded by Wellcome for up to 2 years in the first instance, with a possibility of further extensions.

The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

About you

Applicants should hold a Masters degree in the life sciences and have a background in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology or Molecular Genetics. You will have experience in human cell culture, transfection, transduction, single cell isolation and genome editing, as well as having the ability to manage your own research and administrative activities. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to help write text for publication, present data at research group meetings.

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 175332. You will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to recruitment@bioch.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 11^th October 2024. Only applications received before this time can be considered. Interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held on (as soon as possible thereafter.

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