Research and Public Outreach Assistant

Location: South Parks Road, Oxford

About the role 

The lab of Prof Elena Seiradake requires a Research and Public Outreach Assistant to provide research and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the laboratories and to support public outreach activities at schools. This post will be responsible for supporting specific research projects in the lab, managing administrative tasks, and organising science teaching events at schools. Contributing to maintaining equipment, cleanliness and upkeep of the lab space is also expected.

This part-time fixed-term post is funded by the Wellcome Trust for up to 12 months in the first instance. 

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

About you

You should have proven expertise in growing and maintaining HEK293 cell cultures using sterile conditions, as well as proficiency in molecular cloning techniques, including single-point mutagenesis. You will hold a university bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to social work or education (or an equivalent qualification) and possess experience in designing and leading regular science outreach programs for primary school students. Additionally, you will be a qualified Montessori teacher with extensive teaching experience and a strong background in supporting children with special educational needs.

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 (applies to full time work, part-time correspondingly less)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via via the above ‘Apply’ button. 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. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. 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 noon on Monday 1st December 2025. 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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