Research Assistant in Biotechnology
University of Oxford - Department of Engineering Science, Keble Triangle
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £35,681 to £41,636 per annum. Grade 6 |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 15th April 2026 |
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| Closes: | 29th April 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 185953 |
About the role
This post will recruit a Research Assistant to join the Engineered Biotechnologies Research Group to work at the intersection of Biotechnology and Biomedical applications. This group brings together researchers from a range of disciplines including Engineering/Synthetic Biology, Control Engineering, Robotics, and AI, working on a range of applications at the intersection of these technologies. The post holder will work 20 hours per week to contribute to development of biomedical measurement approaches and collaborate with a broader team in testing these in a range of sensing applications.
About you
The post will be suitable for candidates with experience in fields including Engineering/Synthetic Biology, and/or its applications in Biomedicine. It is essential that applicants have experience in these areas, as well as experience in managing their own research and administrative activities in a laboratory environment. Experience in contributing to research publications and working as part of an interdisciplinary team is also beneficial.
How to apply
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.
The position is a fixed term for 9 months, for 20 hours per week.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Harrison Steel: harrison.steel@eng.ox.ac.uk
Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.
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