Research Technician

We are seeking a Research technician to join the Biology Department and provide research support to the Fitz-James Lab and the Animal Vibration Lab. Responsibilities of the post include maintaining live animal stocks as well as conducting molecular biology experiments to advance larger research projects. This may include DNA/RNA extraction, PCR & agarose gel electrophoresis, chromatin techniques such as Cut&Run, sequencing library preparation and creating recombinant DNA (cloning). Further details of the research projects can be found on the labs’ respective websites:

https://fitzjameslab.web.ox.ac.uk/

https://animalvibration.web.ox.ac.uk/ 

You will be educated to at least A-level or equivalent qualification in science or experience of working in a laboratory environment. You must be willing to work with a variety of animal models. The work will primarily involve spiders, locusts and fruit flies however you may be called upon to work with other organisms including vertebrates (birds, fish...). Previous experience working with insect or arachnid models is desirable but not required. However, good communication skills, organization, interpersonal skills and record-keeping are essential.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

This post is full time (although applications to work >60% of full time are welcome) and available from 1 September 2025.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 23 June 2025, interviews are likely to be scheduled for early July 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

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